Conservation Element Policy CN-4.1 Water Use Encourage and educate residents, business owners, and operators of public facilities to use water wisely and efficiently. Policy CN-4.2 Landscaping Encourage public and private property owners to plant native or drought-tolerant vegetation. Policy CN-4.3 Recycled Water Systems Continue to coordinate with the Orange County Water District, Orange County Sanitation … Continued
Conservation Element GOAL CN-3: Energy Resources Reduce consumption of and reliance on nonrenewable energy, and support the development and use of renewable energy sources. Policy CN-3.1 Interagency Coordination Consult with regional agencies and utility companies to pursue energy efficiency goals and expand renewable energy strategies. Policy CN-3.2 Education Programs Support education programs to provide information … Continued
Natural Resources Goal CN-2: Natural Resources Preserve and enhance Santa Ana’s natural and environmental resources while maintaining a balance between recreation, habitat restoration, and scenic resources. Policy CN-2.1 Native Wildlife Habitat Protection Protect and enhance natural vegetation in parks and open spaces for wildlife habitat, erosion control, and to serve as noise and scenic buffers. … Continued
Conservation Element GOAL CN-1: Air Quality and Climate Protect air resources, improve regional and local air quality, and minimize the impacts of climate change. Policy CN-1.1 Regional Planning Efforts Coordinate air quality planning efforts with local and regional agencies to meet or exceed State and Federal ambient air quality standards in order to educate the … 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
Economic Prosperity Element GOAL EP-2 Diverse Economic Base Maintain and enhance the diversity and regional significance of the city’s economic base. Policy EP-2.1 High-growth Businesses Promote economic development opportunities in high-growth business clusters that match the changing skillset of the city’s resident population. Policy EP-2.2 Deliberate Investment Pursue business attraction and retention prospects in sectors … Continued
Economic Prosperity GOAL EP-1: Job Creation and Retention Foster a dynamic local economy that provides and creates employment opportunities for all residents in the city. Policy EP-1.1 Protect Industrial Protect industrial uses that provide quality job opportunities, including middle-income jobs; provide for secondary employment and supporting uses; and maintain areas where smaller emerging industrial uses … Continued
Community Element GOAL CM-3: Active Living and Well-being Promote the health and wellness of all Santa Ana residents. Policy CM-3.1 Supporting Health Services Collaborate with and provide support to organizations engaged in improving public health and wellness, expanding access to affordable quality health care, and providing medical services for all segments of the community. Encourage … Continued
Community Element GOAL CM-1: Recreation and Culture Provide opportunities for public and private recreation and cultural programs that meet the needs of Santa Ana’s diverse population. Policy CM-1.1 Access to Programs Provide and maintain access to recreational and cultural programs to serve residential areas. Prioritize the provision of programs for residents living within park deficient … Continued
