2010-025 - Create the Urban Neighborhood Land Use Designation

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LAND USE ELEMENT RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER ELEMENTS AND PLANS A number of other City plans and regulations are important considerations in respect to implementation of the Land Use Elemenc. The City's zoning regulations are a primary tool for implementing the Land Use Plan. In addition, a number of Specific Plans have been adopted for key districts in the City which helps to implement the plan for these areas. Finally, the City has also adopted redevelopment plans and other programs which are effective tools in support of atdopced ]and use policy. While all of these Plans are discussed in the Implementation Plan of this Element, they are also important when evaluating development proposals. SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN 'l'he Land Usc Element is an integral part of the C':eneral Plan, and is one oFthe seven mandatory elements under State planning law. State law also reyuires aril elements of the General flan to 1>e internally consistent, and to provide similar policy direction. The Elements which arc most closely related to the Lund Use Element include the following: "I'he Circulation Element establishes a transportation network to improve access, to facilitate efficient transportation, and to serve the circulation needs of future development contemplated in the Land Use Element. The scope of the Circulation Element has been expanded to include the Growth Management Elemenc which is in conformance with the Measure M Program. "I'he Urban Design Element seeks co create a positive visual appearance in the City through a variety ofimprovemenc programs, and the preservation of the area's historical structures. "C'hc Open Space and Recreation Element seeks to provide sufficient open space to meet the recreational and aesthetic needs of the City "I'he Element also promotes the preservation ofopen space for the conservation of natural resources. 7'he Housing Element promotes the preservation of the existing housing stock, the development of housing to meet existing and future needs, and the promotion of opportunities to develop and maintain affordable housing in the CIC}! "I'he Economic Development Element outlines ways to increase employment opportunities in they City, and to enhance Santa Ana's economic base. "hhe Airport Environs Element ofche City of Santa Ana General Plan serves as a long-range policy guide ensuring that development in the City does not endanger the general public from safety or noise hazards associated with .y^~). aircraft in the vicinit of John Wayne Airport (JWA). Additionall it rovides t Resolution No. 2010-0x25 y' P ~r f `~ _ ~ ~ ~, Page 46 of 107 }j ,~1~ ~ 1v `~ CITY OF SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN q_3 '