As shown in Figure LU-4 (see page LU-16) and listed in Table LU-3 (see page LU-17), the General Plan provides the maximum density or intensity for each land use designation. The zoning code further refines these standards and prescribes additional regulations that affect a building’s form, character, and use. Residential Density Each residential land use … Continued
Existing1 Growth2 Buildout Planning Area Housing Units Building Sq.Ft.3 Jobs Housing Units Building Sq.Ft.3 Jobs Housing Units Building Sq.Ft.3 Jobs Specific Plan/Special Zoning 4,685 13,924,891 38,548 15,839 3,033,554 1,154 20,524 16,958,445 39,702 Adaptive Reuse Overlay Zone4 260 976,935 3,043 1,000 0 -476 1,260 976,935 2,567 Bristol Street Corridor Specific Plan 136 140,348 294 -1 2,791 … Continued
Table LU-2 reflects the reasonable long-term buildout potential for housing units, nonresidential building square footage, and jobs that could be generated by the overarching growth strategy and the Land Use Plan (Figure LU-1). While these estimates provide a tool to monitor growth in the City, the figures shown in Table LU-2 represent an informed but … Continued
The City’s growth strategy is to concentrate new growth opportunities into key parts of the city while maintaining and enhancing its existing neighborhoods, employment centers, and intact industrial centers. Seven planning areas, including specific plans and other special zoning areas adopted before this General Plan, have remaining development capacity. These areas are shown on Figure … Continued
The Land Use Plan consists of two primary components: land use designations and land use maps. The land use designations establish the types and intensity of land uses permitted in Santa Ana. The land use maps display the pattern, distribution, and intensity of land use designations across the entire city, down to the parcel level. … Continued
The development, use, and distribution of land are critical to achieving our city’s vision and adhering to our core values. As stewards of the land, the City must plan for uses and development that create a sustainable, healthy, and livable city; ensure equitable outcomes and land use distributions; protect and enhance our cultural and community … Continued
Support a sustainable Santa Ana through improvements to the built environment and a culture of collaboration. Policy LU-4.1 Complementary Uses Promote complete neighborhoods by encouraging a mix of complementary uses, community services, and people places within a walkable area. Policy LU-4.2 Public Realm Maintain and improve the public realm through quality architecture, street trees, landscaping, … Continued
Preserve and improve the character and integrity of existing neighborhoods and districts. Policy LU-3.1 Community Benefits Support new development which provides a net community benefit and contributes to neighborhood character and identity. Policy LU-3.2 Empower Community Facilitate community engagement and dialogue in policy decisions and outcomes affecting land use and development, with supplemental opportunities for … Continued
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 uses to capture a greater share of local … Continued
