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2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report <br />March 3, 2026 <br />Page 2 <br />accomplishments fall under the categories of growth and development, environmental <br />justice, economic prosperity, parks and public spaces, and sustainable infrastructure. <br />Growth & Development <br />o The City Council unanimously approved "The Village Santa Ana," a specific <br />plan that at build-out will featuring up to 1,583 residential units and <br />generate $16.4 million in direct community benefits. <br />o Key legislative actions included the adoption of an A-Frame Ordinance to <br />create new advertising opportunities for the local business community and <br />a Group Home Ordinance to support local businesses and improve living <br />conditions for vulnerable residents. <br />o The City Council approved an historic update to the Transit Zoning Code, <br />which enhances new, neighborhood-compatible development in the <br />Downtown, Logan, and Lacy neighborhoods. The adoption of this <br />ordinance marks a reversal of past planning practices that promoted <br />industrial land uses and the proactive dismantling of environmental <br />challenges borne by residents of these neighborhoods. <br />o The City also launched a study to create a legal framework for phasing out <br />high-impact, “Noxious Use” industrial operations in the Transit Zoning <br />Code area. <br />Economic Prosperity <br />o The City fostered local economic development through initiatives like the <br />"Launch Your Business" workshop series and the Santa Ana–Sahuayo <br />Sister Cities Business Expo. The sold-out Santa Ana GROW conference <br />showcased major strategic projects, including "The Row at Red Hill" and <br />the "Rove" electric vehicle charging hub. <br />Parks and Public Spaces: <br />o Infrastructure improvements included the opening of the "River’s Edge" <br />exhibit at the Santa Ana Zoo and the community-driven construction of a <br />new playground at Sandpointe Park by nearly 200 volunteers. Multiple ADA <br />accessibility projects were also completed, such as the renovation of <br />restrooms at El Salvador Park and the PAAL Center. <br />Sustainable Infrastructure: <br />o Major projects focused on resilience, including the installation of 1,350 feet <br />of new storm drain for the Rousselle Street Flood Protection Project using <br />$4.675 million in grant funding. The City also completed the rehabilitation <br />of Wells 29 and 32, with Well 32 now producing 2,500 GPM to secure a <br />reliable, drought-resilient water supply. <br />In addition to implementing actions of the General Plan, staff review development <br />applications for consistency with General Plan goals and policies and recommend <br />approval of those that are consistent with the General Plan. In some cases, the General <br />Plan Land Use Map may be amended to further General Plan goals and policies. Since <br />the City Council adopted the General Plan in 2022, the City has processed one application <br /> <br />