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INTRODUCTION These Design and Development Standards are the result of a comprehensive analysis and review by the Planning and Development Services Department and an ad hoc committee consisting of seven members appointed by the City Council. In June 1983, the Planning and Development Services Department developed a set of interim standards to be used by staff and developers in designing projects. These interim standards served as a tool for the development of properties to the highest possible standard. However, more precise standards were needed in order to accomplish the city's goals in the development of projects. With this in mind, the City Cguncil authorized the appointment of an ad hoc committee consisting of seven members in November 1983 to review and amend the interim standards. This committee met on five occasions and thoroughly ana- lyzed the interim standards. The following Design and Development Standards are the result of their efforts. Purpose The purpose of this document is to present a set of design and development standards for the improvement or development of property in the City of Santa Ana. It is intended that these standards will assist the property owner and the developer by providing a consistent and understandable point of reference. That point of reference for the developer is in the form of standards with which the developer can work to develop a quality project. These standards will serve as the basis from which development proposals will be evaluated by city ,staff, the Planning Commission and the City Council. With these standards as a basis, the property owner or developer will be aware from the predesign stage of what the opportunities and constraints are for their particular project. Standards included in this document are not intended to inhibit innovative design solutions or unique alternatives. Flexibility for economic and aesthe- tic choice has been incorporated whenever possible. The standards are intended to be flexible in the recognition that, in some instances, certain basic prin- ciples may not be workable for an individual project. Organization The Design and Development Standards are organized to provide a complete packet of information related to site development. Periodic references may be made to sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code or other generally accessible re- source material. This is done to assist the property owner or developer in understanding existing city standards and make the development process easier. The Table of Contents provides a listing of the standards for various design situations. It may be used as a handy cross reference for standards related to specific design situations. The illustrations, charts and diagrams suggest acceptable techniques to resolve design situations and are not intended to dictate the only solutions that may be appropriate or acceptable. - 1 -