Urban Design Element GOAL UD-5: Focus Intersections Create focal points at major intersections to enhance community identity and open space. Policy UD-5.1 Building Presence at Intersections Create a strong presence at focus intersections by locating intense building mass and open space areas along the street that include high quality design and materials. Policy UD-5.2 Linkages … Continued
Urban Design Element GOAL UD-4: Nodes and People Places Create nodes and urban hubs throughout the city to foster community, education, arts and culture, business activities, and entertainment and establish Santa Ana as a vibrant center. Policy UD-4.1 Intentional Development Support development growth in nodes consistent with the City’s vision as the dynamic urban center … 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
Safety Element GOAL S-1: Flood Safety Protect life and minimize property damage, social and economic disruptions caused by flood and inundation hazards. Policy S-1.1 Regional Collaboration Continue to consult with agencies to maintain the most current flood hazard and floodplain information; use the information as a basis for project review and to guide development in … Continued
Noise Element GOAL N-2: Noise Generators Reduce the impact of known sources of noise and vibration. Policy N-2.1 Transportation Related Noise Reduce noise generated from traffic, railroads, transit, and airports to the extent feasible. Policy N-2.2 Stationary Related Noise Minimize noise impacts from commercial and industrial facilities adjacent to residential uses or zones where residential … 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
Open Space Element GOAL OS-2: Healthy, Safe and Inclusive Opportunities Provide welcoming, inclusive, safe, and healthy parks, recreation facilities, and activities to serve Santa Ana residents regardless of age, ability, or income. Policy OS-2.1 Recreation Variety Provide a variety of recreation facilities and activities to meet the diverse needs of the community. Consider needs for … Continued
