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January 2025 6 Environmental Analysis 3.0 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT The proposed amendments would modify the list of land uses and permit types, including the following: •Deletion of industrial land uses •Amend nonconforming regulations, including the addition of an amortization process •Amend and add operational standards for allowed uses and nonconforming uses •Delete the Industrial Overlay (I-OZ) zone from text and maps •Delete the M1 (Light Industrial) and M2 (Heavy Industrial) suffixes from certain properties within the SD84 Zoning District boundary as designated on the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map Implementation of the proposed amendments do not include nor require implementation of any site-specific development projects. Table 1 – Current and Proposed Text Regulations, below lists the proposed amendments and is followed by a summary of each. Figure 2.5 Proposed Transit Zoning Code Designations depicts the removal of I-OZ from the map. Table 1 – Current and Proposed Text Regulations Code Section Title Existing Zoning Code Regulations Proposed Zoning Code Regulations Application of Article SAMC Section 41-2001 establishes the land uses and standards applicable to the TZC - primarily for new uses. The update to text of this Section clarifies that the regulations apply to existing uses, whether conforming or nonconforming, change in land use or tenancy requiring issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. Organization SAMC Section 41-2001.5 establishes the contents and organization of the TZC regulations The update to the text is necessary to encompass the new Section 41-2009 (Operational Standards for Nonconforming Industrial Uses). Nonconforming Buildings, Structures and Uses SAMC Section 41-2002 establishes the regulations for nonconforming buildings, structures or uses within the TZC boundary. The provisions contain minimal limits for rehabilitation of buildings and structures and their expansion for both residential and non- residential uses. The update to text of this Section will further limit some rehabilitation of buildings and structures, with specific emphasis on nonconforming industrial uses. These updated provisions include: • Requiring rehabilitation or expansion of buildings and structures, occupied by any nonconforming use to comply with the new operational standards contained in Section 41-2009. • Prohibits expansion of a building or structure occupied by a nonconforming industrial use. • Discontinuation of nonconforming City Council 22 – 36 4/1/2025