2010-025 - Create the Urban Neighborhood Land Use Designation

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LAND USE ELEMENT Mixed Use The L-~nd Use Plan provides for two distinct mixed use land use designations 't'hese designations allow for both vertical and horizontal mixed use developments wick an emphasis on linkages to a range of transportation options: F3istrie#-Centers The District Center (DC) land use designation includes the major activity areas in the City. Seycnpire areas of the City, totaling 513.44ss4-~ acres, are designated as District Center. The intensity standard for the Discriu Cenrer designation ranges from a floor ratio of 1 .0 to S_O~H. District Centers are designed to serve. as anchors to the CGity's commercial corridors, and to accommodate major development activity. District Centers are to be developed w~ich an urban character that includes a mixu[re ofhigh- risc office, commercial, and residential uses which provide shopping, business, cultural, education, recreation, entertainment, and housing opportunities. Residential developments within somerrxrst Disvicc Centers are allowed at a density of up to 90 units per acre when developed as an integral component ofa master planned mixed use project . Ln Metro East. Downtown. and 'Iiansit Villaee District Centers ~- .. residential devclonment intensity wc~i-cv is based on a combination of floor area ratio and zoning overlay and/or development standards. Some District Centers serve as major retail and employment centers locally and regionally, and should include development which promotes the City as a regional activity center while creating an environment conducive to business on a regional scale. District Centers in Santa Ana include the Following: The Main Place/City Place District Center includes a regional shopping center and office complex. Additional high intensity mixed- use development is anticipatedrtnxrrecl for this district. The Museum District located between the Downtown and Main Place/City Place District Centers is proposed as a major office/cultural ccnrer which will be developed over the next L 5 to 20 years. The area will focus upon the expanded Bowers Museum, the Discovery Science Center and the construction of additional museums and cultural centers. "I'he Downtown Ddistrict serves as one of the County's major employment and governmental ol,~eracions centers wm~emenred with a mix of residential, commercial, and services uses to enhance its urban vibrancy. Emphasis on streets chat accommod•ue •[11 modes of transport-tion including mass transit. ~edestri•[n and bicyclist is key in this urban sertin -: ~''~ . ~~sa~r~Y No. 2010-025 ~. ` Page 65 of 107 • ' q_yy CITY OF SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN