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ZOA No. 2022-04 (Outdoor Dining) & ZOA No. 2022-05 (Mobile Food Trucks) November 14, 2022 Page 5 3 0 5 3 Topic Proposed Regulations Permit Revocation, Modification, & Termination Will establish a revocation/modification process in which the mobile food truck permit can be revoked or modified by the City if the operation of the mobile food truck turns into a public nuisance. Consistency with the Santa Ana General Plan The proposed zoning ordinance amendments are consistent with various goals and policies of the Santa Ana General Plan. Goal 2 (Diverse Economic Base) of the Economic Prosperity Element (EP) encourages the maintenance and enhancement of the diversity and regional significance of the City’s economic base. Policy EP-2.6 (Small Business Assistance) supports and encourages small business development, incubators, and microenterprises through start-up assistance and identification of fiscal resources for entrepreneurship. The proposed amendments will provide small eating establishments the ability to expand their operations outdoors and provide entrepreneurial opportunities for small businesses to start their own mobile food truck business. In addition, the actions will allow brick-and-mortar businesses to expand their operations to different locations and markets in the City. Goal 3 (Business Friend Environment) of the EP promotes a business friendly environment where businesses thrive and build on Santa Ana’s strengths and opportunities. Policy EP- 3.5 (Simplify The Process) encourages the development of streamlined processes and business assistance through the permitting process. Policy EP-3.6 (Responsive to Trends) encourages the maintenance of flexible and up-to-date land use regulations that are responsive to changing business trends, best practices, technological advancements, and community needs. The proposed zoning ordinance amendments will create a streamlined and flexible permitting process for outdoor dining areas and mobile food trucks and establishes best practice development and operational standards. The amendments are also responsive to market conditions that were impacted by COVID-19. Goal 2 (Land Use Needs) of the Land Use Element (LU) encourages a balance of land uses that meet Santa Ana’s diverse needs. Policy LU-2.2 (Capture Local Spending) in particular encourages a range of commercial uses to capture a greater share of local spending, and offer a range of employment opportunities. Policy LU-2.7 (Business Incubator) encourages the support of land use decisions that encourage the creation, development, and retention of businesses in Santa Ana. The proposed zoning ordinance amendments will encourage the development of new businesses and help retain current businesses by providing them with tools to help them stay competitive with neighboring markets. Lastly, Goal 4 (Complete Communities) of the LU supports a sustainable Santa Ana through improvements to the built environment and a culture of collaboration. Policy LU-4.1 (Complementary Uses) encourages the promotion of complete neighborhoods by encouraging a mix of complementary uses, community services, and people places within a walkable area. The proposed zoning ordinance amendments will provide ancillary and complementary uses and services which will help promote the creation of complete and 11/14/2022 Planning Commission 3 – 5