FAQ Topic: Natural Environment

Sustainable Transportation

Mobility Element GOAL M-5: Sustainable Transportation A transportation system that is attractive, safe, state-of-the-art, and supports community, environmental, and conservation goals. Policy M-5.1 Enhanced Street Design Improve the beauty, character, and function of travelways with amenities such as landscaped parkways and medians, bike lanes, public art, and other amenities. Policy M-5.2 Rail Corridors Coordinate with … Continued

Active Transportation

Mobility Element GOAL M-3: Active Transportation A safe, balanced, and integrated network of travelways for nonmotorized modes of transportation that connects people to activity centers, inspiring healthy and active lifestyles. Policy M-3.1 Nonmotorized Travelway Network Expand and maintain a citywide network of nonmotorized travelways within both the public and private realms that create linkages between … Continued

Complete Communities

Land Use Element GOAL LU-4: Complete Communities 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 … Continued

Compatibility of Uses

Land Use Element GOAL LU-3: Compatibility of Uses 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 … Continued

Land Use Needs

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

Growing Responsibly

Land Use Element GOAL LU-1: Growing Responsibly Provide a land use plan that improves quality of life and respects our existing community. Policy LU-1.1 Compatible Uses Foster compatibility between land uses to enhance livability and promote healthy lifestyles.   Policy LU-1.2 Homeownership Opportunities Support innovative development policies to expand homeownership opportunities at all income levels. … Continued

Landmarks

Urban Design Element GOAL UD-6: Landmarks Create new and protect existing City landmarks and memorable places that convey positive images. Policy UD-6.1 Design with Landmarks Strengthen the design of development to frame and enhance landmarks, natural features, and view corridors. Policy UD-6.2 Appropriate Design Near Landmarks Ensure development near existing landmarks is supportive and respectful … 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

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