Historic Preservation Element GOAL HP-2: Cultural and Historic Resources Promote the City’s cultural and historic resources to advance Santa Ana’s role in Southern California history. Policy HP-2.1 Resource Stewardship Expand community outreach to educate property owners and businesses regarding responsibilities and stewardship requirements of the city’s historic resources. Policy HP-2.2 Educational Awareness Provide educational opportunities … Continued
Mobility Element GOAL M-4: Transportation, Land Use, and Design Coordinated transportation planning efforts with land use and design strategies that encourage sustainable development and achieve broader community goals. Policy M-4.1 Intense Development Areas Program multimodal transportation and public realm improvements that support new development in areas along transit corridors and areas planned for high intensity … Continued
Land Use Element GOAL LU-2: Land Use Needs Provide a balance of land uses that meet Santa Ana’s diverse needs. Policy LU-2.1 Employment Opportunities Provide a broad spectrum of land uses and development that offer employment opportunities for current and future Santa Ana residents. Policy LU-2.2 Capture Local Spending Encourage a range of commercial … Continued
Urban Design Element GOAL UD-4: Nodes and People Places Create nodes and urban hubs throughout the city to foster community, education, arts and culture, business activities, and entertainment and establish Santa Ana as a vibrant center. Policy UD-4.1 Intentional Development Support development growth in nodes consistent with the City’s vision as the dynamic urban center … Continued
Urban Design Element GOAL UD-2: Sustainable Environment Improve the built environment through sustainable development that is proportional and aesthetically related to its setting. Policy UD-2.1 Enhanced Public Realm Experience Encourage development to enhance the existing environment through the use of creative architectural design and sustainable streetscape treatments that are consistent on each corridor. Policy UD-2.2 … Continued
Urban Design Element GOAL UD-1: Physical Character Improve the physical character and livability of the City to promote a sense of place, positive community image, and quality environment. Policy UD-1.1 Design Quality Ensure all developments feature high quality design, materials, finishes, and construction. Policy UD-1.2 Public Art Require public art as part of major developments … Continued
Open Space Element GOAL OS-2: Healthy, Safe and Inclusive Opportunities Provide welcoming, inclusive, safe, and healthy parks, recreation facilities, and activities to serve Santa Ana residents regardless of age, ability, or income. Policy OS-2.1 Recreation Variety Provide a variety of recreation facilities and activities to meet the diverse needs of the community. Consider needs for … Continued
Public Safety Element GOAL PS-2: Public Safety Preserve a safe and secure environment for all people and property. Policy PS-2.1 Public Safety Agencies Collaborate with the Police Department and the Fire Authority to promote greater public safety through implementing Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPETD) principles for all development projects. Policy PS-2.2 Code Compliance Require … Continued
Public Services GOAL PS-1: Public Facilities Provide quality and efficient facilities that are adequately funded, accessible, safe, and strategically located. Policy PS-1.1 Maintenance and Design Provide and maintain public facilities that reinforce community identity through high quality design. Policy PS-1.2 Equitable Distribution Ensure public services and facilities reflect changing population needs and are equitably distributed … Continued
Economic Prosperity Element GOAL EP-3: Business Friendly Development Promote a business friendly environment where businesses thrive and build on Santa Ana’s strengths and opportunities. Policy EP-3.1 Leverage Historic and Cultural Assets Market the city’s historic and cultural assets to increase the attraction of businesses and their employees to Santa Ana’s places and destinations. Policy EP-3.2 … Continued
