FAQ Topic: Land Use

Nodes and People Places

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

Attractive Travelways

Urban Design Element GOAL UD-3: Attractive Travelways Create and maintain safe and attractive travelways through coordinated streetscape design. Policy UD-3.1 Landscaped Travelways Promote visually appealing and sustainable landscaping along freeway corridors, roadway medians, and parkways. Policy UD-3.2 Activate Paths Strengthen and activate the design of paths and adjacent development through enhanced and cohesive streetscapes, architectural … Continued

Sustainable Environment

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

Physical Character

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

Aircraft Hazards

Safety Element GOAL S-4: Aircraft Hazards Protect the safety of the general public from aircraft hazards. Policy S-4.1 Structures Above 200 Feet For development projects that include structures higher than 200 feet above existing grade, the City shall inform the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) and submit materials to the ALUC for review. Proposed projects … Continued

Hazardous Materials

Safety Element GOAL S-2: Hazardous Materials Protect residents and environmental resources from contaminated hazardous material sites and minimize risks associated with the use, production, storage, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials. Policy S-2.1 Regional Collaboration Consult and collaborate with federal, state, and regional agencies to identify and regulate the use, storage and disposal of hazardous … Continued

Airport and Land Use Environs

Noise Element GOAL N-3 Airport and Land Use Environs Protect sensitive land uses from airport related noise impacts. Policy N-3.1 Residential Development Residential development within the John Wayne Airport (JWA) 65 dB(A) CNEL Noise Contour or greater is not supported. Policy N-3.2 Flight Paths Advocate that future flight path selection be directed away from existing … Continued

Land Use Compatibility

Noise Element GOAL N-1: Land Use Compatibility Ensure that existing and future land uses are compatible with current and projected local and regional noise conditions. Policy N-1.1 Noise Standards Utilize established Citywide Noise Standards and guidelines to inform land use decisions and guide noise management strategies. Policy N-1.2 Sound Design Encourage functional and attractive designs … Continued

Healthy, Safe, and Inclusive Opportunities

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

Parks, Open Space, and Recreation

Open Space Element GOAL OS-1: Parks, Open Space, and Recreation Provide an integrated system of accessible parks, recreation facilities, trails, and open space to serve the City of Santa Ana. Policy OS-1.1 Park Master Plan Create and regularly update a citywide parks master plan to provide guidance for the acquisition, development, maintenance and programing of … Continued

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