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 Element GOAL PS-3: Utility Infrastructure Supply, maintain, and expand City services and infrastructure improvements through innovative funding options and sustainable practices. Policy PS-3.1 Service Partnerships Partner with service providers to ensure access to a wide range of state-of-the-art telecommunication systems and services for households, businesses, institutions, public spaces, and public agencies. Policy PS-3.2 … 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-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
Mobility Element GOAL M-2: Regional Mobility An integrated system of travelways that connects the city to the region, employment centers, and key destinations, making Santa Ana the leader in regional transportation. Policy M-2.1 Interstate Freeways Support Caltrans and OCTA efforts to improve freeway safety, while addressing impacts to neighborhoods. Policy M-2.2 Transit Services Support OCTA, … 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
