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Historic Preservation Element December 4, 2018 <br />Goal 1: Preserve and enhance Santa Ana's historic <br />areas and resources to maintain a unique sense of <br />place. <br />Policy 1.1 Architectural and Design Standards. Preserve unique neighborhoods and structures <br />in Santa Ana through implementation of the Citywide Design Guidelines and historic <br />preservation best practices. I C, S <br />Policy 1.2 Federal Standards for Rehabilitation. Ensure rehabilitation of historic buildings <br />comply with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic <br />Properties and that new construction in historic districts is compatible with context. I C, <br />S, Ed <br />Policy 1.3 Historic Districts and Design Standards. Explore opportunities to preserve <br />neighborhoods with largely intact historic buildings and character through the creation <br />of historic districts or neighborhood design standards. I C, Eq, S <br />Policy 1.4 Protecting Resources. Support land use plans and development proposals that <br />actively protect historic and cultural resources. I C, Eq, S <br />Policy 1.5 Structure and Systems Maintenance. Encourage maintenance, care, and systems <br />upgrades of historic resources to avoid the need for major rehabilitation, prevent loss of <br />historic resources, and remediate health concerns such as lead based paint and mold. <br />H, Eq, S, Ed <br />Policy 1.6 Lead by Example. Ensure that all City -owned historic resources and cultural facilities <br />reflect exceptional architecture and historically appropriate features to celebrate Santa <br />Ana as a world-class city. I C, H, Eq, S, Ed <br />Policy 1.7 Preserving Human Element. Encourage participation in oral history programs to <br />capture Santa Ana's historic and cultural narrative. I C, Eq, Ed <br />Policy 1.8 Reuse of Historic Buildings. Support flexible land use standards to facilitate the <br />adaptive reuse of historic buildings with a variety of economically viable uses, while <br />minimizing impacts to the historic value and character of sites and structures. I C, H, S <br />Policy 1.9 Historic Downtown. Strengthen the image and identity of Downtown through <br />unifying design and architectural themes that are compatible with existing historic <br />fabric. I C <br />General Plan Policy Framework 65A-29 23 <br />