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INTRODUCTION We're excited to introduce the Santa Ana General Plan: A Shared Vision. This policy framework serves as an outline to our New General Plan which will comply with State law and serve as a blueprint to guide the future development of our City. The Santa Ana General Plan will serve as a tool for achieving our Shared Vision by communicating the vision, values and goals for physical development, sustainability and quality of life for the entire community. Santa Ana is the world-class capital of Orange County that celebrates diversity, neighborhoods, cultural heritage and will be the leader in creativity, sustainability, and that will continue to foster a sense of community. Santa Ana embraces its history and promotes sustainability by creating open space, investing in education, celebrating neighborhoods, and supporting equitable business opportunities. These affirmative statements were drafted by our own community and refined by our General Plan Advisory Group. These aspirations are forward facing, ambitious, and inspiring. They are a reflection of our community values and contain emergent themes of sustainability, culture, diversity, and equity. Our community of ambassadors expects us to follow through with our promise with a New General Plan that holds every stakeholder, business and resident responsible for: Our Shared Vision The Policy Framework contains three components: 1) General Plan Purpose, 2) Santa Ana's Shared Vision, and 3) Element Goals and Policies. GENERAL PLAN PURPOSE Plan Organization Santa Ana's General Plan will be a dynamic working document with new elements to embrace forward looking topics, practices, and philosophies. The new document is based on a Vision Statement and Five Core Values established as part of an extensive community outreach effort. The plan will serve to reflect an inclusive community effort. The Santa Ana General Plan will be organized by three Sections and will cover all seven required elements as required by State Law. These sections are Services and Infrastructure (I), Natural Environment (II), and Built Environment (III). Within these volumes, a total of 12 elements will serve to replace a total of 16 existing elements last revised comprehensively in 1982. Four optional elements will be added to cover topic areas of special or unique relevancy to our city. Two existing elements, which include the Circulation and Housing Elements are being amended separately at this time or will be revised as required by State Law*. The planning horizon year for this sustainably new community vision is 2040. General Plan Policy Framework 1 65A-7