2010-025 - Create the Urban Neighborhood Land Use Designation

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LAND USE ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS 'I'bis section serves as a guide for the Land Use Element's implementation, and contains a listing of programs which will be effective in meeting this goal The programs are arranged below in alphabetical order. Uniform Code Review. "I'he City will periodically review, and attempt to modify the Uniform Housing Code to reflect safe occupancy standards. Code Enforcement. Code enforcement is an ongoing program designed to ensure that homes and businesses meet current zoning regulations, as well as safety standards. Structures and/or properties not. in compliance with City codes and regulations must be upgraded to protect the safety and welfixre of people living and/or working in the City. Code enforcement efforts will continue as applicable to maintain acceptable standards. Environmental Review "I'he City will continue to evaluate [he environmental impacts of new development, and provide mitigation measures prior to development approval, as required by the California Environrnental Quality Act (CEQA). Environmental review shall be provided for major projects, and those having the potential to adversel}~ impact the environment. In compliance with CEQA, the City also assigns responsibilities for verifying the implementation of mitigation measures. General Plan Annual Status Report. StafFwill conduct an annual review and develop a status report detailing the efforts completed to implement the Land Use Element. Historic Review Process. '['he City will implement a process for the revie+v, and designation of historic structures. "Phis process is intended to preserve architcccurally signit3canc buildings by encouraging their ongoing maintenance and rchabilicacion. Interagency Coordination. Designated representatives from the City will mete with other responsible governmental agencies concerning issues related co planning and development in the City, as appropriata'I'he City's project review process is a component of its ongoing interagency coordination process. Mitigation Fees. The City assesses fees on new development to ensure that the public does not incur an undue financial burden in providing services to the project. The City annually evaluates reasonable and fair methods of assessing new development For the cost of providing any additional infrastructure inquired by the development. Project Review. "I'he Cicy will continue to implement its current project review procedures. "I'he purpose ofthe project review process is to ensure that building design, architecture, and site layouts are compatible with ~',`-' surrounding development_ "Phis process includes coordination by the ;~ ~ 1 , ~ °?., Resolution No. 20'10-025 . _„ ' _,, .,. ~ Page 75 of 107 A-32 CITY OF SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN