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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Open Space Element Goal OS-3: Park Maintenance, Stewardship, and Sustainability Maintain and manage parks, recreation facilities, trails and open space to sustain City assets and support safe use. Policy OS-3.1 Park and Facility Maintenance Ensure all parks, recreation facilities and open spaces are well maintained. Policy OS-3.2 Maintenance Resources Ensure that funding, staffing, and other … Continued
