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LAND USE ELEMENT <br />for commercial and industrial developments than that which is permitted under <br />the General Plan. <br />As indicated in Table A-4, between 55,332 -55 to 95,8-F495,E-36housing units <br />are allowed by the Land Use Plan. The additional units which presently exist in <br />the City beyond the maximum number permitted under the theoretical buildout <br />scenario arc a reflection of the higher density multiple -family developments <br />constructed in the 1970's and 1980's. However, the purpose ofthe land Use Plan <br />as it applies to the residential areas is to preserve and maintain the stability of <br />existing neighborhoods, regardless ofthe character ofdevelopment.The intentof <br />the Plan is not to create any displacement, nor decrease existing development <br />densities. Rather, it is to ensure a safe, healthy, and livable environment for City <br />residents. Existing residential development entitlements are protected through <br />this Land Use Element, applicable Zoning regulations, and sections of the City <br />code pertaining to legal nonconforming uses. <br />The Land Use Element's implementation may result in an increase is the <br />amount of commercial, office, and industrial development in the City. As <br />indicated in Table A-4, up to 33.136,745' ,'T, quare feet ofcommercialand <br />office development, and 42,199,991 square feet of -industrial development are <br />possible under the effective capacity parameters of land Use Plan. <br />A-34 CITY OF SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN' <br />MYA•� <br />