2010-025 - Create the Urban Neighborhood Land Use Designation

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LAND USE ELEMENT of existing development, there are limited opportunities to expand, or otherwise improve- the City's basic roadway system. • Roadway Improvements- "I'he County of Orange and Caltrans are working with a number of Orange County cities to improve the eflicicncy, and/or expand the capacity of selected major arterial roadways. A number of widening projects are planned in the City, as well as realignments ofscleaed roadway segments. ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES The City of Santa Ana is largely developed and there are Few areas which have not been impacted by urbanization. "I'he majority of the remaining open space areas within the City have been set aside For parkland, flood control, or other types of utility casements. Most of this open space has undergone significant modification and no longer reflects the native habitats which existed in the area prior to original European settlement Santiago Creek is not. channelized in its entirety, and some non-riparian habitats re[nain along this channel. Plant life in the City of Santa Ana is limited to non-native, introduced, exotic, and ornamental spccics which arc used for landscaping. • Sensitive Species. "I'he California Department ofFish and Game maintains a listing (State and Federal) of endangered, rare, and threatened plants and animals, plus chose which warrant listing by the scientific community. A review of the Natural Diversity Database indicated that sensitive species are limited to a possible occurrence oFche San Diego Horned Lizard which is apparently Found. throughout the region but is restricted in range. "l'he San Diego Horned Lizard was last sighted in ]922 in the northern section of Santa Ana, and is still presumed to be in existence today. • Potential Habitat Impacts. The Natural Diversity Database identifies the San Diego horned lizard as an endangered species candidate. It was last seen in 1922 in the northern part oFSanta Ana. "I'he LJ.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recommends early consultation with their office For development projects which are likely co impact any ofthe listed species, in order co avoid or reduce impacts to such spccics and to resolve potential conflicts early in the development process. • Wetland Habitats. "1'he Santa Ana River is channclized and no longer contains wetland habitat. No natural blue line strcarns are identified in the area according to topographic maps published by the U.S. C:eological Survey. • Locally Significant Species. The official City Flower is the hibiscus, and the official tree is the Jacaranda, which can be found along a number ofroadv`~ay medians and parkways throughout the City. . __• f+: t ~ ~,.. r-, Resolution No. 20'10-025 '- ~ ~ ~.._r-~' Page 93 of 107 A-50 CITY OF SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN