FAQ Topic: Policies

From 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-1.6 Active Transportation Infrastructure Support the creation of citywide public street and site amenities that accommodate and promote an active transportation-friendly environment.      GOAL UD-3: Attractive Travelways Create … Continued

From 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-1.3 Equitable creation AND Distribution of Open Space Promote the creation of new open space and community-serving amenities … Continued

From 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 materials, prevent … Continued

From 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 parks, recreation facilities, … Continued

From 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-1.2 Climate Action Plan Consistency with emission reduction goals highlighted in the Climate Action Plan shall be considered in all major decisions on land use and investments in public infrastructure.    Policy … Continued

From Public Services Element

GOAL PS-1: Public Facilities Provide quality and efficient facilities that are adequately funded, accessible, safe, and strategically located. Policy PS-1.2 Equitable Distribution Ensure public services and facilities reflect changing population needs and are equitably distributed and accessible, with priority assigned to improving areas that are underserved and/or within environmental justice area boundaries. Policy PS-1.5 Community … Continued

From Economic Prosperity Element

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-1.9 Avoid Conflict of Uses Avoid potential land use conflicts by prohibiting the location of sensitive receptors and noxious land uses in close proximity.      GOAL EP-2: Diverse Economic Base … Continued

From Mobility Element

GOAL M-1: Comprehensive Circulation A comprehensive and multimodal circulation system that facilitates the safe and efficient movement of people, enhances commerce, and promotes a sustainable community. Policy M-1.2 Balanced Multimodal Network Provide a balanced and equitable multimodal circulation network that reflects current and changing needs.    Policy M-1.7 Proactive Mitigation Proactively mitigate existing and new … Continued

From 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 or environmental … Continued

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