80A - TRANSIT CODE AND STATION DISTRICT - EXHIBIT Q

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Transit Zoning CodelProposed Development May 27, 2010 Page 3 In order to better analyze subsequent projects required to implement SARSP, as well as to respond to community concerns regarding the ambitious scope of the plan itself, the SARSP, as a comprehensive document, was tabled and is not under consideration for adoption by the City at this time. The zoning code component of the SARSP, which contains the regulations and standards for the development of the subject area, was separated out and has been further refined as the Transit Zoning Code. The Transit Zoning Code ~TZC} is designed to provide the zoning necessary to s~~ipport the long- term development of a successful transit program, as well as to provide the framework for the redevelopment of the Santa Ana Redevelopment Agency Agency} properties. The TZC will provide new zoning for properties contained within its boundary while, at the same time, preserving the existing Light Industrial ~M1 }and Heavy Industrial ~M2} zones through new Industrial Gverlay Zones. Properties within the Industrial overlay Zones will continue to be governed by the current provisions of the Santa Ana Municipal Code for Light Industrial ~M1 }and Heavy Industrial ~M2}until such time as the property owner chooses to exercise the option to convert the property to the mixed-use zone also allowed by the new zoning code. The project objectives for the Transit Zoning Code are as follows: • Provide atransit-supportive, pedestrian-oriented development framework to support the addition of new transit infrastructure. • Preserve and reinforce the existing character and pedestrian nature of the City by strengthening i~irban form through improved development and design standards. • Encourage alternative modes of transportation, including the rail system that connects San Diego to Los Angeles. • Provide zoning for the integration of new infill development into existing neighborhoods. • Provide for a range of housing options, including affordable housing. • Allow for the reuse of existing structures. • Allow development of Agency properties described further under Developer Project Gbjectives}. witl~iin the boundary of the Transit Zoning Code, the Agency owns 49 parcels comprising approximately seven noncontiguous acres. The Agency has entered into a Predevelopn~ent Agreement with The Related Companies of California, LLC and Griffin Realty Corporation, a California Corporation jointly, the Developer} to redevelop the Agency-owned properties generally located in the vicinity of Santa Ana Boulevard. The proposed concept for the 49 Agency-owned