FAQ Topic: Urban Design Element

Create and strengthen gateways into the City that promote a sense of arrival. Policy UD-7.1 First Impression Strengthen the architectural design of developments near gateways to communicate a sense of arrival and inspire positive images of the City. Policy UD-7.2 Streetscape Improvements Enhance Santa Ana’s gateways to include unique and distinctive streetscape improvements. Policy UD-7.3 … Continued

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 of architecture, site, and other design … Continued

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 Between Public Art Promote public art in … Continued

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 of Orange County. Policy UD-4.2 Image Making through Architecture … Continued

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 themes, and landscaping. Policy UD-3.3 Foster Community … Continued

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 Compatibility and use with Setting Employ buffers … Continued

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 and the public realm improvements. Policy UD-1.3 … Continued