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ELEMENTS The General Plan goals and policies are organized across a set of 12 elements divided into three volumes. A description of each element is provided in the following pages. The elements address topics required by state law and a number that are optional, but of importance to the Santa Ana community (see list below). Some topics are discussed entirely within a single element while others are touched on throughout multiple elements. REQUIRED TOPICS ■ Circulation and complete streets ■ Climate adaptation and resiliency ■ Conservation ■ Environmental justice ■ Housing ■ Land use ■ Noise ■ Open space ■ Public utilities and facilities ■ Safety OPTIONAL TOPICS ■ Air quality ■ Community ■ Economic prosperity ■ Historic preservation ■ Urban design Notes: The topic of environmental justice is required for any jurisdictions that contain disadvantaged communities. The topic of air quality is optional for jurisdictions outside of the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District. POLICY FRAMEWORK Each element contains a set of goals and policies on matters related to one or more topics. Goals are statements of desired future conditions toward which efforts, regulations, and use of resources are directed. Policies are statements that guide decision -making and specify an intended level of public commitment on a subject. The tables, figures, and maps shall also be considered City policies, offering either greater detail or a visual depiction of the context or intended outcome. Most of the improvements envisioned by this General Plan will nottake place overnight. Both goals and policies are intended to be long-term in nature and are not intended to be changed frequently. IMPLEMENTATION Each element also contains an implementation section that provides a list, organized by goal, of the actions to take place in the next one to five years to make progress toward said goal(s). These implementation actions provide the basis for establishing priorities, scheduling, and assigning staff and other resources. Implementation actions also identify who is responsible for implementing the action item and when it should be carried out. Implementation is often contingent upon adequate funding. While many actions can be pursued through initiatives already underway, others will require additional resources. As such, the exact mix and timing of programs the City may pursue will in part be opportunity driven, dependent on the availability of funding, staffing, and other necessary resources. CONSISTENCY The General Plan (all content) must be internally consistent and all other City plans and documents must be consistent with the General Plan. is a .1..•• CITY OF SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN