Item 30 - Uncodified Ordinance Amending the List of Parcels

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will incorporate new recommendations to sidewalks, public gathering places, and local amenities, in order to reach and accommodate all residents. Current development trends show that high residential density is feasible and realistic, and appropriate to accommodate housing for all income levels and can be accommodated on the alternative parcel sites. Sites that have been redeveloped include social lodges, religious facilities, office buildings, and industrial buildings, older/smaller multi -family residential and single-family units. Table 3 Distribution of Units by Disability Affordable Mixed Income Total <10% 94% 92% 93% 10%-20% 6% 8% 7% 20%-30% 0% 0% 0% 30%-40% 0% 0% 0% > 40% 0% 0% 0% Total 4,222 9,648 13,870 Exempt Sites The exempt sites designated by the City are primarily located along the west and east sides of 17th Street and Tustin Avenue to the east. These areas are generally outside of the City's Focus Areas and not targeted for redevelopment under the General Plan. Similar to the Alternative sites, most of the exempt sites are in neighborhoods where less than 10 percent of the population has a disability. The City's AB 2011 implementing ordinance exempts these parcels from streamlining provisions, while identifying one or more Alternative sites to ensure no net loss of permitted residential density. Conclusion For populations with disabilities, both the Alternative and Exempt sites are in areas where less than 10 percent of the population is affected. However, the Alternative sites are primarily situated in the central and northern parts of the City, where zoning and land use plans encourage multi- family development. These areas also benefit from excellent public transit options, including rapid bus lines, the OC Streetcar, and connections to the broader Metrolink system through the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC). As a result, these locations are well -positioned to attract new investment. The development of these sites has the potential to improve conditions for both new and existing residents, offering additional services and enhancing the quality of life for the entire community.