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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA TO INCREASE THE FLOOR AREA
RATIO OF THE ONE BROADWAY PLAZA DISTRICT
CENTER TO 2.9, TO CLASSIFY STREETS AS LOCAL
COMMERCIAL STREETS, TO MODIFY THE URBAN
DESIGN ELEMENT TO INCORPORATE ONE BROADWAY
PLAZA (GPA NO. 2004-01) AND TO REPEAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-059
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS
FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines
and declares as follows:
A. Applicant is requesting approval of various entitlements in order to
construct a thirty-seven (37) story, 493 feet in height, office tower located
at One Broadway.
On February 23, 2003, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed
public hearing, and by a vote of 6: 1 (Sinclair opposed) voted to
recommend that the City Council:
1. Certify and adopt the Final Environmental Impact Report No. 99-01,
the Mitigation Monitoring Program, and the Statement of Overriding
Considerations.
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Adopt an ordinance approving the rezoning the property located at
One Broadway Plaza from Midtown Specific Plan No.3 (SP-3) to
One Broadway Specific Development District (SD-75), Amendment
Application No. 2004-01.
Adopt an ordinance amending to the Midtown Specific Plan (SP-3)
(ZOA NO. 2004-02).
Adopt a resolution amending the General Plan of the City of Santa
Ana to increase the Floor Area Ratio of One Broadway Plaza
District Center to 2.9, to classi~ streets as Local Commercial
Streets, and to modify the Urban Design Element (GPA No. 2004-
01 ).
The City Council of the City of Santa Ana held a duly noticed public
hearing on the abovesaid actions for One Broadway on March 15, 2004,
and at that time considered all testimony, written and oral. After closing
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this hearing, the City Council directed that a Development Agreement be
negotiated.
On June 14, 2004, the Planning Commission, held a duly noticed public
hearing, and by a vote of 6: 1 (Sinclair opposed) voted to recommend that
the City Council:
1. Adopt additional mitigation measures in response to comments
from the Santa Ana Unified School District.
Adopt and ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 2004-
01.
Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-02
(County Map No. 2003-262) as conditioned.
On July 6, 2004, a second City Council meeting was scheduled and was
continued by the City Council to July 19, 2004.
On July 19, 2004, the aforesaid hearing was held and at that time the City
Council considered all testimony, written and oral.
General Plan Amendment No. 2004-01 has been filed with the City of
Santa Ana to:
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Modify the Land Use Element as follows:
a. Creation of the One Broadway Plaza District Center.
b. To increase the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of the property
located at One Broadway to 2.9 (the FAR for One Broadway
Plaza District Center).
Revise and update the policies to accommodate large-scale
office development.
Revise the boundaries of the Midtown Specific Plan.
Revise the Key Areas in the City of Santa Ana and the
corresponding Floor Area Ratios. (Table A-2).
Identify One Broadway Plaza District Center as a Major
Development Area.
Modify the Circulation Element to create a Local Commercial street
classification and standards.
Modify the Urban Design Element to incorporate One Broadway
Plaza.
The Council finds that General Plan Amendment No. 2004-01 is consistent
with the General Plan, including but not limited to its policies and goals of:
1. Promote the balance of land uses to address basic community
needs. Land Use Element Goal 1.0.
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Promote land uses which enhance the City's economic and fiscal
viability. Land Use Element Goal 2.0.
Support developments that create a business environment that is
safe and attractive. Land Use Element Policy 2.8.
Enhance development sites and districts which are unique
community assets that enhance the quality of life. Land Use
Element goal 4.0.
Encourage high intensity office development to attract major
tenants that will contribute to cultural and business activities of the
central city. Land Use Policy No. 1.3.
Support projects that contribute to the redevelopment and
revitalization of the central city urban areas. Land Use Policy No.
2.7.
Create Class A office space suitable for acquisition of major, high
profile tenant in the Downtown Development Area. Land Use
Policy No. 2.11.
Encourage large-scale office development with ancillary retail in the
proximity of the Civic Center Complex, Downtown and Midtown
urban areas. Land Use Policy No. 2.12.
The Council finds that the City's general plan is designed, as it must be, to
accommodate a wide range of competing interests - including those of
developers, neighborhoods and homeowners, prospective homebuyers,
environmentalists, current and prospective business owners, jobseekers,
taxpayers, and providers and recipients of all types of city-provided
services - and to present a clear and comprehensive set of principles to
guide development decisions. The City's general plan sets forth these
guiding principles. Once in place, it is the province of this Council to
examine the specifics of a proposed project to determine whether it would
be in harmony with the policies stated in the general plan.
The City Council has weighed and balanced the general plan's policies,
both new and old, and has determined that based upon this balancing that
the One Broadway project is consistent with the purpose of the general
plan.
Final Environmental Impact Report No. 99-01, the Mitigation Monitoring
Program, and the Statement of Overriding Considerations which came
before the City Council on March 15, 2004, and was approved and
adopted by resolution at the July 19, 2004 hearing. At the July 19, 2004
meeting, the City Council also introduced an ordinance amending the
Midtown Specific Plan (ZOA No. 2004-02) and rezoning the property (AA
No. 2004-01), adopted a resolution amending the City's general plan
(GPA No. 2004-01), and a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No.
2004-02. This resolution incorporates by reference, as though fully set
forth herein, the ordinance and resolutions and said Final Environmental
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Impact Report, Mitigation Monitoring Program, and Statement of
Overriding Considerations, and all of their respective facts, findings and
conclusions in support of this resolution and the findings made herein.
Section 2. The City Council hereby, approves General Plan Amendment No.
2004-01. The pages changed in the Land Use Element (Exhibit A), the Circulation
Element (Exhibit B), and the Urban Design Element (Exhibit C) are attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth.
Section 3. The City Council hereby repeals in its entirety Resolution No. 2000-
059 entitled "A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana closing to
vehicular traffic that portion of Tenth Street between Main Street and Sycamore Street,"
which repeal shall only become effective upon issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy to
One Broadway Plaza.
Section 4. The Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting
this Resolution.
Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption
by the City Council; provided however, that if Ordinance No. NS-2656, or Ordinance No.
NS-2649 are for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any
court of competent jurisdiction, or otherwise do not go into effect for any reason, then this
resolution shall be null and void and have no further force and effect.
ADOPTED this 19th day of Julv, 2004.
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Iguel A. Pùlido
Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney
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ity Attorney
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AYES: Councilmembers: Alvarez. Bist. Garc~)
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ABSENT: Councilmembers: Pulido. Franfgjn (2)
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: ~one (0)
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the
attached Resolution No. 2004-021 to be the original resolution adopted by the City
Council of the City of Santa Ana on Julv 19. 2004.
Date:
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Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
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LAND USB ELEMENT
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Land Use PolIcIes
Goal 1.0 Promote 8 bIIanc8 of land ..... to add..... ba8ic community
needs.
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Policy 1.3
PoIcy1.4
PoIcy1.5
Poley 1.6
Poley 1.7
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Poley 1.9
Promote medium density housing in and around the
downIøM1 ares.
SUpport high density restdenIiaI devetopment within the
CIty's DIsIricI Centers as a part fA master..plamed mixed
use dewIopmenl
Encourage high intensIy ofIœ ~ to attract
major tenants that wi oonb1buteb aAnJ and business
adiviIIes of the central city.
SUpport development of single-family residential lots on
a rnit'tnum .. of at least 6,000 square feet.
Maintain and foster a variety of residential land uses in
the City.
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SUpport ,1veIvtrork" opportunities within specifically
defined areas.
SUpport open space in under served ...
Encot.nge the development of commeroial and nonprofit
recreational facilties and services.
Coordinate street and parkway designs that are
attractive, functional, and compatible wilt adjacent on-
site dewIopmenl
Policy 1.10 Encot.nge the location of commeràaI centers at arterial
roadway ìûersections in conv'n8fàaI districts.
Policy 1.11
SUpport the location of regional governmental facIties In
1he downtown Md Civic Center areas.
EXHIBIT A
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LAND USE ELEMENT
Go8I2.0 PrOlllOte land ... which enhance the Clty'8 4ICOnomlc and
fiscal viability.
Poky 2.1
Policy 2.2
Poley 23
PolIcy 2.4
Policy 2.5
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Policy 2.6
Policy 2.7
Poley 2.8
Policy 2.9
Policy 2.10
Policy 2.11
Policy 2.12
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Discourage the Intrusion of commercial land uses In
Industrial areas.
Support commercial land uses in adequate amounts to
8C00n.nMXlate the CitYs need. for goods and teNice$.
Encourage the location of child care facilities within
empbyment centers.
Support pede&trian access between commercial uses
and reaidentieI neighborhoods which are in dose
proxinity.
Balance the economic and fiscal benefiIs of commercial
development with its impacts on the quality of life in the
CIty.
Encourage the creatbn of new employment opportuniUe8
in developments which are compatible with surrounding
land uses, and provide a net community benefit.
Support projects that oontributeto the redevelopment
and revitafizatlon of the central city urban areas.
Promote rehabltatJon of commercial properties, and
~ inaeased levels of capital investment
Support developments that cnate a business
environment that is safe and atIractiYe.
Support new development which is hannoniout in ICIJe
and character with ædsting development in the area.
Create Class A office space suitable for acquisition of
major, high profile tenant In the Downtown Development
Area.
Encourage large-scale office development with ancillary
retail in the proximity of the CMc Center Complex,
Downtown and Midtown urban areas.
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LANDUSB BLBMENT
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Table 1
Deve/opment 11_" SItndatcIa
LInd u.. D8IIgnItion
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(duIAcø .FAR)t
ResldentJalLMd Use DesIgnatIona
Low Den8JtyResidential (LR-7)
I.owoMedUn Deneity Residential (LMR-11)
MedlumDen8Jty ResidentIal (MR..15)
Residentialllndustria¡2 (RJI-15)
District Center (DC)
CommeIr:lalLand U8e~
ProfessionaJ and Administtative.OIfice (PAO)
General Commercial (GC)
Di8tricteenter (DC)
One Broadway Plaza Diatrict Center (OBPDCf
Industtlal Land Use Dulgnatlons
Industrial (IND)
ResidentIaIIIndustrIaI* (RJI)
Other Land Use DesIgnations
Institutional (INS)
Open Space (0)
7 dulacre
11 du(acre
15 dulacre
15 dulaae
90 dulacre
FAR ().5..1. 0
FAR Cl5-1.0
FAR 1.0..2.0
FAR 2.9
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FAR 0.45
FAR 0.45
FAR 0.5
FAR 0.2
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t The IntensIly ItsndatrJs Mown ,.,., to,. thetJIwIIt:aI meånum amount of
dfweIopmenf pttmiIt(NJ for each ItInd .". døignation, (du-dweIin( unl.r;
FAR-fIoqr ...ratIo) 0frtIW0pment trIUItIII80 ftCIItø to ZØtIng ~
.and'orapedtlc plan .......
'The ~Iand use døIgnaIon"'" 10" Logan
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'n. DiIIItk;l Cfnt8r land use døIgnaIon""" both ~ and
commetr:IIJ dlVIIopment
. One &wdtvay PIaa Disttict Centerltlnd use ~ petJJ1/I$ office.
TNtawant SlId 8td8ry I8tBI for. master planned de\lfopment.
uCornmetcl8lIntMdle, may vary, BaMIItN FAR ,,0.5. Spec1tIc MNII
allowing gruter"""'" ølntJ1ctMd it &hM k3.
*Refer to Appendix for~ 01 Land Use tIesJgnatJona.
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LANDUSB BLBMBNT
This section of the Land Use Element indicates the adiems and programs
that are used to implement the goals of the Element. The first column
identifies the specific policy or policies In the Polley Plan (shown In
parenthesis) related to the aellon. The second column identifies the agency
responsibJefor implementation, .. well as the timing of the action.
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ImpIemMtlItJon MattIx
IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN
GOAL. 1 Promote. bIIanc8 cllIInd..to prcwfdebulc comrrudty
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ActIon (polley}
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1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
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be c:oflllRmt witt.. land use ~.. (PcIcy 1.9)
MeinC8i1 zoni1g ~ that pemit a varfetf of
residenUaI product types wiIhin a apecIIc Recside81tia1
L.a1d Use Des9~)", (Pdiciea 1.1, 1.2.1.3. 1.4. 1.5)
lnaease CIy parkland In tI1derS8Mld -. (Policy
1.6)
Ev8Iuat8.. Land USe Map on 8ft.......... end
i1IIi8te c:ñaIlQII. necnallY. (PolIcIes 1.6, 1.7. 1.9)
e-..Ite c:d8rIa for ~ InllIand subclvilicos.
(PoIdes 1.1. 1.2. 1.7)
ConIinœ pDjeå rwiewthmugh cay nMewp(X J58 n.
(PoIicie81.3. 1.1,.1.8, 1.10)
Evaluate '"pøtfomtlnœ- zoning I8gLIIdons. (Poley 1.7)
COlllpll.18MJIy ravI8e 1h8 zoning code. and design and
dweIopInønt stand8n8 00I,,1! . : nt witt.. GenenII Pkn
(PcIIdes 1.1,1.8)
1.9 Conca.."_~ ecMie68tmøjorart8t1øl
Intentecticns. (Poley 1.9)
1.10 Dewlap high qu81IIty of ofb 8P8C81n Ih8 pradmity of
the CMc Centet. (Pc:*ies 1.3,2.10,2.11)
1.11
PnIp8nt and pr8IIf1tan annuaf.... NpUt Gn
itØ8møtttalllbt 01.. L.81d Use eJement to" PIaI.1i1g
ConI..., and ClyCowd. (PoIk;y 1.10)
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LAND USB BLEMBNT
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Imp/aJeIJt8tIon ""'*
GOAL 2 Promøt.tland ..... which IrN"" III CIty's ICOftOJftIr; IIId
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Action (PolIcy)
Lead Af8ttcYI
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2.1 Evaluate dMIopment IhrouØ1I1e projec:t I'8YÎ8W PBA
PlOC8l188 to determine potentiII irnpactI to the Cly's 1997 .. 2010
....... (Policies 2.1, 2.5)
2.2 Evatuate dMIopmft.... to deIermN""
economic and COI1II1IIIIIty ~ (PdIçiII
2.1,2.2,2.5,2.8,2.7,2.8,2.9, 2.10,2.11)
2.3 EstablIsh regulltiona IØJIot InadvI8 for
devetopment to uPOrt child en needs. (Policies
2.2, 2.3)
2... EvIU8tt the UN d . comptehWive pedeÃ'iIn
tystem to comeGt de\eIopmeItt with .......
.... tMJugh -8Iopmant review proceIS8I.
(Poky 2.4)
CONP8A
1191.2010
PBA
1997 .. 2000
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1997..2010
GOAL 3 Pnørvllnd ImpnM the ch8nIct8" and Int8gtIty of
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3.1 Conhle the f8cIiIaticn ofn~ 1ØOO1ilJtU1$.
(Poficy 3..2)
3.2 F'" City programllhat support ~
activItie$. (PøIiçy 3.3)
3.3 Contiu """codt ..4oIQWß8Id proø'IIM and
acUvWeI. (Policy 3.4)
3.4 ConInIe prCIject ....... thIOUgb CIty...
procI8St8. (PoI1ciøI3.1, 3.5)
CDA
1991..2010
CDA
1997..2010
PBA
1997.. 2010
PeA
1901..2010
COA.. ComrrIdy De\¡~Af1/Ilw:I
PIA.. PiannIng and IuIdk1g Þ/¡fncy
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LAND USE BLEMBNT
This section serves as the Appendix to the Land Use Element. It also BACKGROUND
discu&88S reIøted plans, describes tand use standards in greater detail. and
provides an owMew of existing conditions. The Appendix also provides a
context for planning. and an owwview of those trends affecting the City.
The previous land Use Element was adopted by the City in 1984, more than
13 years ago. Major demographic changes have occurred during this time
including a shift in the City's ethnic diversity. a lower median age. and a
growth in the average number of persons per househofd. Other changes in
thJl time period have included a growth in the number ofneighborbood
associations in the City. These neighborhoOd associations have had an
active rae in shaping land use and development in the City.
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Since 1984. the City's population has increøed from 203.793 to 347,237
persons according to the State Department of Anance 2003 estimate. Since
1980. the ...,mbet of persons living in the City grew by more than 73 perœnt.
During this period of substantial population growth. the number of housing
units remained relatively stable. Other notable demographic changes
have occurred 8S welt. The City's population Is getting otder. The median
age of the population in 1980 was 26.2 years. By 2000. it had increa$ed to
26.5 years compared to a median age of 33.3 years for the County overaU.
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LAND use aeMENT
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T he City of Santa Ana is located approximately 30 miles southeast of
downtown Los Angeles, and 10 mIe8 north8I8t of Newport Beach in the
west-centtal section of Orange County. Senta Ana is bordered by the CIty of
Orange, and unincorporated .... ci Orange County on the north; the City of
Tustin on the east: the cities of Irvine and Cotta Mesa on the sou1h; and the
cities of Fountain Valley and G8rden Grove on the west. Freeway 8OC888 to
the City of Santa Ana is pmvtded by the Garden Grove Freeway (SR-22) and
the Orange Freeway (SR-57) on the north. the Santa Ana Freeway (1-5) on
the northeast, the Cotta MeIa Freeway (SR-66) on the .st. the San Diego
freeway (1-405) on the south.
Reglona' Trends
Santa Ana is the largest city in Orange County in terms of population (12
peroeot of the County populetJon) and fourth in terms of land area (27.3
square miles). Approximately 58 perœnt d the City's land area 18 developed
with residential U888. Commercial areas account for approximately 15
percent of the City'. IOtaIIand area. andlnduaUial uses cover approXimately
14 perœnt.
The City's January 2003 population is edmated by the California Depaltment
of Finance to be 341,231 persons. The 2003 housing stock consists of
74,912 dwelling units and the average household size is 4.6 persons per
household.
The City experienced rapid population growth from 1910 through 1990. The
City's populatJon in 1970 was 155,710 persona. By 1990, the pope_don had
increased to 293.142 persons, representing an increaae of 89 peroent. while
the County's population increased by onfy 25 percent. Moreover, during this
period of intensive population growth. the number of housing unfts in the City
only grew by approximately 12 percent. The Clty's growth trends s1nce 1990
have been more modest and are expected to continue at approximately two
percent per year through the year 2010. The City's housing production is
likewise expected to continue to be stable. There h88 been little growth in
housing over the last several yea...: however, additional infin housing is
anticipated through 2010 particularly in the CIty's DIstrict Centers. With
even modest population growth at the current nde of housing production.
the City Is likely to continue to experience . rise in 8V8I'1Ige houaehoId size.
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REGIONAL;
CONTEXT
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LAND USB ELEMENT
To effectively aOOlev. the broad range of pis outlined for the City's future LAND USE PLAN
growth and development. a variety of plans, programs, and regulations must IMPLEMENTATION
be relied upon. This section of the Element discusses these tools, and how
they oorreIatewith implementation of the Citÿ, Jand use goals.
Development Intensity Standards
Table A..1 sumrnarizss the deveJopment intensity standard for each of the
General Plan designations. and provides land use distribution by acreage for
the land use. The intensity standards for the categories permitting residential
development are expressed in "units per acre-, The Intensity standards for
non-residential development are expressed 8$ -rIoor area ratio- or FAR. The
FAR concept is illustrated in Exhibit A.3.
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low Density
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Medium Density
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ComIß8'CiaI Land Use DnIgnatIons
PtOfessionaUAdmin. Offiœ
General Commercial
District Center
One Broadway Plaza Distriçt center"
IndUI8riaJ Land UaeDesignallons
Industrial
ResidentiaJllndustrlal
Other Land Use D.slgnations
Institutional
Open Space
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11 d.uJacre
15 d.uJacre
15 d.uJacrelFAR 0.45
90 d.uJacre
FAR 0.5-1.0
FAR Q.5..1.0
FAR 1.0..2.0
FAR 2.9
FAR 0.45
FAR 0.45
FAR 0.5
FAR 0.2
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The use of floor area ratio 8$ 8 development standard allows 8 high degree
of flexibiIy in both the location and design of a structure. The benefit of this
flexibility to the City is the possibility for the provision of more open space on
a site without reducing the total square footage of development. The
following guiding principals apply to the floor area ratio definitions:
Floor area ratio refer to the gross floor area of a building divided by the
gross lot area upon 'Nhich it is located.
SUrface parking or parking structures are not included in the building
area to calcul8tethe floor area ratio.
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To encourage lot consolidation for optimal site d.ign. the floor area
ratio can be calculated on an area wide basis for contiguous parce18
which are fØ1 of a large<, muIti-structUte project.
To qualify for an area wide floor area raUo<calculation, a project must
be integrated In design and function, and the owner/developer must
record deed reatrictlona Umiting the project area to the legally eIJowed
ftoor area ratio.
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Land Us. DesIgnations
The Santa Ana Land Use Plan includes 10 land use designations. These
designations Indicate the types and IntønsIty of development to be allowed on
the property which they cover. Generally. the designation also reIIeds the
predominant development character of the area. Aa Ie typical In older.
urbanized communi11e8 IIœ Santa AnI. the.. .. 8Om8 ... whet8 8Jdsting
development doe8not compJet8Iy I8Iect the land u. d88ignaIion d the Land
Use Plan. Where these occur the pIOp8Itie8 81'8 deemed legal conforming
and may continue untl such time .. the property has been .cant for twelve
months or more. Each I8nd use de8lgnation and 8 brief de8crlptIon are
discussed below.
Residential
The Land U8. Plan provid.. for three di8tinct residential land use
designations. ResIdential development is also pennitted in twò other
designations: District Center and Re8tentiIIIIndustrial. The Santa Ana Land
Use Plan includes the foJIowing residentl8lland use designalons:
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The Low DensIty Rø.sitM)tJaJ (LR..7) ~ applies to those areas
of the City which are developed with lower density resfdentlalland
uses. The allowable ~ development intene" it 7 units per
acte. DeveloPØl8Pt In this cstegaly Is chamdeñZ8d primarily by
singJe-fømily homes. This de8Ignation spplJes to a large proportion of
the City (6.653 scree) representirtg 37 perœnt of the Citfs total land
area.
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The Low-MedJum Density Residential (LMR-11) des1gnaIIon applies to
those sections of the City which are developed witt residential uses at
permitted densities of up to 11 unite per acra. The land area Included
In this designation Is approximately 443 8Cr8I. The grut majority of
the land designated 88 low-Medium Density Residential is located In
the westerly portion of the City, north and south of First Street.
Properties with this designation are typically characterized by mobile
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amaH lot subdivisions.
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The Medium Density Re8identia1 (MR-15) designation appUes to
those sections of the City which are developed with residential
uses at densiU.. of up to 15 unls per acre. Development in this
designation is characterized by duplexes, apartments, or a
combination of both. A total of 409 acres is designated as Medium
Density Residential. The designation a~iee to areas Ioœted in the
vicinity of downtown. areas north and south of MacArthur
Boulevard. and in other areas where there areestabiished multiple..
family development projects.
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The Residential Ilndustdal designation permits either residential
development up to 15 units per aae or indu8tria1 us.. The
designation applfesto the Logan neighborhood, which was
estabfi$hed near the tum of the century. Since the 19308, this
9.6-acre area has developed with a mixture of residential and
industrial uses.
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The DIstrict Center designation permit$residential development up
to 90 units per acre when it is a component of a mixed-use,
master planned projeçt, approximately 358 acres are in this
designation. This category is described in greater detail later in this
section.
Professional and AdministratlveOfftctt
The ProfessionaVAdministrative office (PAO) designation applies to those
areas where plt)fessJonal and/or administrative offices are predominant. or
where such development is being encouraged. land included in this
designation is found primarily near the Civic Center. and along the First
Street and Tustin Avenue COrridors in close proximiIyto freeways. There
are other smaller PAO areas in the City such as along North Broadway and
along portions of east and west Seventeenth Street. A total. of 526
acres is included in this land use designation. The floor area ratio intensity
standard appticable to this land use designation ranges from 0.5 to 1.0.
The Professional and Admini&trative Office areas are intended to provide a
unique environment for office development in those areas of the City where
office uses are the predominant land use. The purpose for maintaining and
supporting these areas excJusivefy for office and office..related U$Ø$ is to
encourage major employment centers at locations which slgnificanUy lessen
the impact to the City's local street system. The First StreetlTustin Avenue
office corridor between the Santa Ana (1-5) and Costa Mesa (SR-55)
Freeways serves this purpose. In addition, the orderfy,welf..maintained
quality of existing devefopment supports 8 continuation of these areas as
functional offteelemployment centers.
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The ProfessJonaI and AdmInIstIative omce designation incIude8 a fIng8 of floor
area ratios to differentiate development intently and character in relation to
adjacent land uses. The areas with a FAR of 0.5 .. not major oftiœ centers.
but ra1her have an established chataGter of lower intensity garden office and
ptOf888ionaI service uses. These ..8 are typically adjacent to low density
residential neighborhoods, or are converted residential office uses. Office
development along Eeat Fourth Street. ball''''' Grand Averœ 81d the Santa
Ana Freeway. is typical clthillow-ri88 oftiœ chncter.
The Tustin Averuwfk8t Str8et 00f1ÌlOl area is ..... becø- cI ita location
between two freeways and three major arterIeI ......... This .. II where
majotolice development i& targeted. The PAO area located adjacent to the
Civic Center contains oftce development which supports the City's functional role
as the government center clthe County.
The typeS of uses typically located in the PAO district include .. foIowing:
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Professional and adnlftsbative oØiœsIoØiœ partes;
Serite activities such 8$ œpy centers, oourier servfœs, travel agencies.
and røstaurantl when such UI88 are an integral component of a planned
office development; and
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ProteuionaI uses such as accountants, aUomeys, doctors. engineers.
and insurance brokers.
Gtner8I Commercial Districts
The General CommercIal district (GC}appllø8 to commercial corridors in
Santa Ana including 1hœe located along Main Street. Seventeenth Street.
Harbor Boulevard. and other major arterial roadways in the City. The
intensity standard applicable to Ö11s designation is 8 floor area ratio ( 0.5 ..
1.0, though most General Commercial districts have a FAR of 0.5. A total of
1, 118.2 acres d land is included In this designation.
General Commercial districts are key components In the economic
development of the City. They provide highly visible and accenible
commerciaJ development along 1he CIy's arterial 1r8n8pOItation corridors. In
addition, General Commercial land uses provide important neighborhood
facilities and services. Indudlng shopping,. recreation, cultural and
entertainment activities, employment, and education, The districts also
provide support facIIJes and servicesb' IndusI1I8I .... including otfiœ and
retail, restaurants and various otfw seMcea.
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The General Commercial development standards are based upon the
character and intensity of development. . well . the degree of access and
market demand for these propertie8. The relationships to adjacent land
U$8S, are also consideted. Uses typically located in this district are:
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Recreational, cultural, andentertaivnent uses; and
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Vocational schools.
General Commercial Districts have a floor area ratio of 0.5 with the
exception of the Mid-town area which has an floor area ratio of 1.0.
Distñd Centers
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The District Center (DC) land uae designation Includes the major actJvly
areas in the City. Five areas of the City, totaling 323 acres, are designated
as District Center. The intensity standard for the District Center ranges from
a floor ratio 011.0 to 2.0.
District CenteFl are designed to serve as anchors 10 the Citýs oommercial
corridors, and to accommodate major development activity. District Centers
are to be developed with an urban character that includes amixlure of high-
rise office, commercial, and residential uses which provide shopping,
business, cultural, education, recreation. entertainment, and housing
opportunities. Residential developments within District Centers are allowed
at a density of up to 90 units per acre when developed as an integral
component of a master planned, mixed-use project with the exception of the
One Broadway Plaza Dtstrict Center. These areas serve as major
employment centers locally and regionally, and should include
development which promotes the City as a regional activity center whle
creating an environment conducive to business on a regional scale. District
Centers in Santa Ana include the following:
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The Main Place District Center Includes a regional shopping
center and office ex>mpJex. Additional high intensity mixed-use
development is programmed for this districL
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The J.fusøum DIstrIct located between the Downtown and Main Place
DiaIrict Centers fa proposed . a major ofIiœIculturll center which wi be
devefoped over the next 15 to 20 years. The area wi focus upon the
expanded 8OW8I8 Museum. the Discovery Science Center and the
construcI1on of addllon8l rœ.... and cullurel centeIt.
The Downtown c.ntIaI BœInea dl8trict 88IV8I .. one of the Countÿa
major employment and governmental operations centeI8.
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The South Coast Met10 area S8t'V88 as a regional retail shopping area
which incIUdea a range of commercial seMces and office projects.
The Hutton CenterlMacArthur Place District Center contains an
existing officelhotel complex, and a proposed major mbœd use project
which will include a professional office complex with supporting
commerciaI81d residential cørnponents.
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District Centera are considered to be the Citÿ. -major development areas"
The rTI08t Intense dewlopment in the City Is targeted to these areas. The
East First S1reetITudn Avenue corridor is a major development area even
though it is not a designated District Center. This area has developed over the
years .. a prime offtoe conidor and major employment area. The PAO
designation faclit8teS the continued development of this area with high
intensity. hi(l1 quality regional office projects.
One Broadway Plaza District Center
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One BIoadway Plaza DJstrict Center is a sepnt8 land use d881gnaUon as it
has an F .A.R. of 2.9, which exceeds the typical District Center intensity lmil
Additionally, ,it does not Include a residential component. One Broadway Plaza
ts envisioned as a landmark professional omce COJ'I1)Iex that wi be a focal
point in the Downtown Redevelopment area seMng the CIvIc Center complex.
Downtown. and MidtoWn urban areas. The City's District Centers and major
development arMS are $hown In ExhibitA-S.
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2 - Museum Oittrict
3 - Downtown
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S .. Southcout Metro
6 .. MacArthur PIaceIHutIon Center
7.. Tustin Avenue Corridor
8 - East F'nt Street Corridor
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The Industrial designation applies to those areas developed with
manufacturing and induattlaf US8I. The designation appIie8 to ... which
are predominantly industrial in character, and Include8thoH industrial
dlstrfcts In the southwestern, south central and 80Utheastem sections d the
City. A total of 2,497 acres of land in the City is designated as Industrial.
The maximum floor area ratio for Ihis desigl tation is 0.45.
The Industrial districts of the City are vital to its economic health. The88
areas povIde employment opporIunitlHfor local residents, and generate
municipal RMlnues for continued economic development. As one of the
Countÿa oIdeat cities. Santa Ana has long been an Industrial center for the
region, The Citÿ$ goal i8 to maintain this strong industrial base by setting
land U88 policies which preclude the inWSion of leu inten8ive commerdal or
residential US8$. TypJçaI uses found in this district indude the foßowIng;
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Ught and heavy product manufacturing and assembly; and
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CommercIal uses which 818 ardIary to Industrial uses in the district.
Institutional
The Institutional designation Includes the CtvIc Center, other governmental
facilities, City facilities and pubtic institutions such as schools, etc. Only
public properties of approximately five act88 or more are designated as
InstitutionaJ. The maximum 8PPßcabIe floor area ratio standard for this
de$Jgnation is 0.5. The 0.5 FAR is used as a guideline since mOtt
development in this designation are State, fedn, and local governmental
fadlitiesthat are not subject to local development regulation&. A total of 810
acres of land is Included in this designation.
Open Space
The Open Space designation Is applied to parka, water chs.nnel.,
cemeteries and other open space uses. A total of 1.021 acres are included
in this land use designation. Of this total. 375 acres of public park land is
included in this land use designation.
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Specific Plans
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Table A..4 indicates the development possible under the build...out of the
land Use Plan. The buld-out for residential land uses considered two
scenarios. EIfdve bulcJ..out for residential development is calculated by
adding the 3,222 unitS possible in the areas designated as Di8trict Canter to
the existing 74,588 units presently found in the CIty. TheoI8ticaI buikf..out for
residential development considered the development postible If al of the
areas designated as residential were developed acœrding to the permitted
land Use Plan intensities. Since the Land Use Element does not
contemplate the elimination of exlstfng housing fn the City, the effective
build-out figure represents a more rea11stic estimate of future residential
development.
As indicated in Table A-4, four of the non-residentIaIland use designations
have a range in FAR Intensities. For the non-residential land use
designations. effective buld-out oonaidered thé development possible under
the lower range of FAR Jnten8ities while IheoretIcaI buld-out considered '"
upper FAR range. Typically, parking and land8caping requirements will
result In significantly lesl floor area for commercial and industrial
developments than that which Is permitted under the General Plan.
As indicated In Table A..4. between 60.248 to 77.810 housing units are
aRowed by the Land Use Plan. The additional units which presently exist in
the City beyond the maximum number permitted under the theoretical buld..
out scenario are a reflection of the higher denlity multiple-family
developments constructed in the 1970's and 1980's. However. the purpose
of the Land Use Plan as its applies to the residential areas is to preserve
and maintain the stability of existing neighborhoods, regardless of the
character of development. The intent of the Plan is not to create any
displacement. nor decrease exi8ting development den8itJes. Rather. it fa to
ensure a safe, healthy. and tivableenvironment for City residents. Existing
residential development entitlements are protected through this Land Use
Element. applicable Zoning regulations. and sections of the City code
pertaining to legal nonconfonning U88S.
The Land Use Element's implementation may result in an increase in the
amount of commerciat. office. and industrial deVelopment In the City. As
indicated In Table M up to 50,338.807 square feet of œmmerciaI and offiœ
development. and 49.138.293 square feet of industrial development are
possible under the .effective capacity parameters d Land Use Plan.
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Land u.. lIMn BulJd.out Capac1t1e8
LMMt Use
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In~ Density
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tJ.fR..11 443.2 ac. 11 d.u/ac.
MR..15 409.2 ac. 15 d.uf8C.
RlI.15 9.6 &c. is d.ufac.
DC 36.8 ac. 90 d.ufac.
7.,41Ø.1 ac. 77,810 d.u, ,
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Low MedUn DenIIty Re8identI8I
MedUn Density Re8ktenIiaI
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4,875 d.u.
8,138 d.u.
144 d.u.
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525.7 &c. FAR O.s..1.0
1.118.2 8C. FAR 0.5-1.0
322.2 ac. FAR 1.0..2.0
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1.831A ac.
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24.310,836 8.1. 48,621.672 $.f.
14,035,032 8.1. 28,070,064 ..f.
543.193 Lf. 543.193 sJ.
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48.950.114 I.f. 48.950.114 sJ.
1.170 8". 188,179 s.f.
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7,060.205 s.f. 17.650.5128.t.
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of FAR intensity ..._dt. Residential eIfeche c:apøcity was t8bùted by addng the 3.222 uni1s poesIJIe in
the OiItriet Center witt !he uitting 74,588 (Census 2.000) housing unitt.
2 Land use delfGllIIfon pemits both residenliallnd industrial dewfopmenl 8uIJd.out assumed 50 % of
the IMd area wit be developed .. f8IidentIaI ind 50% aalnG.lstrtat development,
. Land U.. deIgInaIon pennlta both rI8Identi8t and ~ deveIopme!ll 8uHd-out aaumes 90% of
land area wit be.. eloped .. <:omn1IfdaI and 10% wi be developed . residendal.
FAR .. floor.. ratiO. d.u.-dweIØnø units. I". .. square feet (of tcø ..), Aa8age shown in table does
not Incfude I08ds in r8gh~.
. Effective capeQty aaunes FAR of 02.
. Land use dMlgllICIon pennÞ high in18nslty omce d8VeIOprneIlt.. anciIfIfy retail use,
TMI"".".. been 1WIIfKIto ~. 1M GJS Land u..AlapIllufl1atedIn EmIbIt 2.
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The City of Santa Ana contains a V8fIéty of land UNI, reflecting b maturity
as a commercial. employment. and admistrative center for Orange County.
Since, the City has very limited vacant land available for cIeVeIopment. most
new projeçts œnslst primarlyof InfIII development and redevelopment
activities on properties which are currently improved. Because of the City's
age, some properties are undergoing development for the second or third
time.
The City has a total land area of 27.3 8qU8re miles or 17,408 aerea. Total
land use distribution is as follows: 10.2181Ct81 (58.1~) is residential, 2,843
8Cf88 (15.2%) is commercial (retal. office, and mixed use). 2.481 8CI8$
(14.3%) is industrial, and 1.538 acres (8.8%), contains pubJlc and
Institutional uses. The remaining 530 acres (3.0%) is undeveloped and
open space al'88s. The distribution of existing land uses within the City is
summarized in Table M.
Table A-5
ExI8tIng úwI u..
L8td U. CaIøgary Þøw,
Pttœrt
Si1gII-family ResidelIIIaI 7-
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COIf1Inen::iaf 2.843
JndustrI8I 2,.481
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Scuœ: ÇIy 01 Sanlø Anø IJJIId. 11197
41.7%
11.0%
15.2%
14.3'4
8.8%
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1GO.O%
DemOllraphlc Characteristics
The City of Santa Ana is the largest in Orange County In terms of population
with an estimated 1990 population of 293.742 persons. The CitYa current
population is 347 :1.37 persons accolding to the most recent 2003 CaUfomia
Department of Finance estimates. This represents an increa8e of 53.492
persons (or 18%) since the 1990 Census was compIetød.
The City's population has doubled Iince 1970. According to the 1970 U. S.
Census. 155,110 pel'SOn$ lived in the City. By 1980. the population
Increased by 48.003 (31 %) to a total of 203,713 perwons. The greatest
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period of growth was in the 1980s when the population increased by 90,029
persons. According to County estimates, the City of Santa Ana Is projected
to grow to 350.172 persons by the year 2020, if hiltoric trends continue.
Between 1990 and 2003, the City's housing inventory has decreased by 61
units while the population grew by 18 percent. Table A-6 provides historic
population growth trends for the City from 1950 to the presenl
Table A-6
PopuIaIlon GIowIh In ",. CIy
Vw Popu8don ~ Increue In
of Popúetion
Increase
1- 45.533
1960 100.350 126% !M.S17
1910 155.710 55% 55.380
1980 203,713 81% 48.003
1890 293.7<t2 44% 90.029
1997 306.961 4.5% 13.219
2000 337 J71 15% "",061
8cxne: S8nM AnI CHA$ 19tH; us Censw 2«10.
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In addiion to being the latgest city in Orange County, Santa Ana now ranks
9th in California and 52nd in the nation. The population of the City of Santa
Ana repreaents the largest perœntage of the County's total population. or
approximately 12 percent
Population growth in the City since 1990 abient a corresponding inaease in
housing units has led to a significant Increase in the average household size.
The 2003 average household size in the City was 4.6 persons per
household. This compares to 3.0 persons pet household for the County as a
whofe. Accordjng to the State Department of Finance. Santa Ana had the
highest average household size in the County in 2003.
Based on the 2000 US Census, the Citýs population is relatively young. with
127,603 persons (38 It) under 20 years old. This Isa greater percentage of
children than is the case for the County (which is 29.7 percent). This
condition is to be expected given the rate of natural population increase and
the high birth rate experienced within the City during the 1980's. Alto, 18,565
persons (5.5 %) are over 65 years old. More than 76 percent or 257,097
residents are of Hispanic origin. with only 12.4 percent Caucasian, 8.7
percent Asian, 1.3 perœnt Black, and 0.4 percent of American Indians or
other races.
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The percentage of Hispenic residents Is over 11," tinea greater than the
ov8tll1 County average (22 "). The CountY' total population is
approximately 51.3 percent white and 30.8 percent Hispanic. Race and
ethnicJty statlltlcs are shown In T8ÞfeA.7.
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257.091
4.309
888
30.405
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Housing ClMrat:f8tlstH:a
The 2000 housing stock of the City of Santa Ana consisted of 14,475 units.
The housing supply consists of 33.453 singJe-famly detached units. 6,377
attached units, 7,611 units in projects with 2 to 4 units, 14,125 units in
projeds with 5 to 49 units, 9.106 unitt in døveIopmentJ with 50 or more units,
3.879 In mobile home units, and 24 In other dwellng units. According to the
2000 US Census. almost 50 peroent. or 37,816 units, are renter-occupied,
49.3 percent owner-oœupied with the remainder (or 4.5%) vacant.
The State Department of Finance 2003 estimate for the City's housing stock
is 74,912 units. This represents a decreese of 61 units from 1990. The
current housing inventory includes 33,537 detached single-famJly units,
6,427 attached single-famly units, 7.520 units In 2 to 4 unit projeds, 23,519
units In projeds with 5 units or more, and 3,909 mobIe homes. The current
vacancy rate Is estimated at 4.66 percent. Table A-8 summarizes the change
in housing unit characteristics between 1990 and 2003.
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32.178 44.0 32.982 44.0
6.075 8.1 8.168 8.2
7.301 9.7 7.108 9.5
23.835 31.8 23.874 31.9
3,829 5.1 3.830 5.1
955 1.3 9S5 1.3
Total 74#13 100.0 74.118 100.0
Source; 1 - US Census. 1990; 2 - OOF. Jan&øy 1997
Unit Typt
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3.879 5.10 3,909 5.2
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TotIf 7.-,.75 100.00 74,112 100.0
.SOUIœ: 1 - US Censua. 2000; 2 - DOF, January 2003
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The Master Plan of Streets and HIghways (MPSH) Is illustrated in Exhibit 1\-4.
TypiçaI CI'08MeCtions for arterial streets are shoWn in Exhibit A-5. Moat
arterief roadways have been conatructed to these stMdards. The functional
daaaifioations serve to categodø roadways baaed upon their use. The City
does not intend to Widen all roadways in the City to the ctOsHeCtlon
standards rner&Iy to conform with the standard, but 8' travel demand and
congestion warrant such widening..
Each arterial eoadway is aseIgned to one of the following five functional
cIas8iftcations:
. Ptinclpal Attørlal- Typically, an eight-lane, divided roadway designed to
accommodate between 45,000 to 67.500 vehicle trip$ daily. The 1WIœI
right of way width is 144 feet.
. Major Arterial- Generally consists of six-travel lanes, and is also divided.
Typicaly. the right-of-way width for this type of roadway is 120 feet. A
major arterial ia designed to accommodate between 33.900 and 50,600
vehicte trips daily.
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PrImary Arterial- Generaly conli8tl of a four-lane. divided roadway.
Typically. the right-of-way width is 100 feet. A primary arterial is
designed to accommodate between 22.500 and 33,800 vehicle trips
daily.
. > Secondary Arteria/- Generally a four-lane. undivided roadway. The
typical right-of-way width for this category of roadway is 80 feet. A
secondary arterial is typk:aøy designed to accommodate between 15,000
and 22,500 vehicfe trips daly.
. Commuter Street - A two-Iane. undivided roadway carrying'ess than
10,000 vehicle trips per day. The right-ofway width for this roadway
classification is 60 feet. CoIIedors are also two-Iane undivided roadways
with a right-of-way width of 58 feet. .
. Local Commercial Street.. A twcMane. undivided roadway canyfng up to
6,000 vehicle trip8 per day. Palking may be allowed on both sides of the
street, businesses are located on both sides of the....t. The rlght-of-
way width for tis roadway classification is 60 feet.
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'ntensitv . The level of land use (low to high) for buildings. The intensity may.
be meøured using lot coverage, floor aree ratio, or building built
local CQromercial Street . A two4ane Aeet with business. located on both
sides of the street.
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fgUgy .. A coIective term describing 1hote parts of a general plan that guide
action, including goals, objectives, poIioIes, principles. plan pmposaIs. and
standards in both the text and diagrams.
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Standard. A speçific, often quantified guideline. defining the relationship
between two or more variable8. Standards can often diredly translate into
regulatory mntroIs. Example: Three to six dwelling units per net acre (tow-
density residential).
T~ñI~ Svstem Manaaement lTSM) . A cooperative process involving
all tranaportation agenciel in an urban area attempting to increase the
efficiency ofa transportation system through low-cost and relatively short-
tenn actions. T8M typically incJudes traffic controls, improved public
transportation, regulatory and pricing measures, and improvements to the
management of the existing transportation system.
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A very positive feature of many paths in Santa Ana is their ability to
communica~ to ~ and pedestrians, the Identity of 1he dJaIrIcts
they hverse. These paths <ïOr'Mty a better sense of place and facilitate
the creation of a strong city form. This is due, inJarge measure, to the
unique cultural diversity and historic heritage of the Santa Ana
neighborhoods which are portrayed by the physical attributes and
character of these paths. For example, Main Street. First Street, and
Santa Ana BoufeY8'd convey procession to the Downtown,
Vehicle circutation is given precedence over pedestrian movement In
strip oriented ccmrnetdaI deVelopment The only significantpedeslrian
path is Fourth Street as I passes through downtown. This pedestrtan
path has a very strong presence in the City and the community,
providing a variety of amenities, such as retaH shopping, ofIœ.
services. and entertainment uses which complement each other and
attract people. Other streets have the potential to accommodate both
vehicle and pedestrian movement. especially Main Street and other
downtown streets.
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Nodes
Nodes arear.. of compatible and fntensIve activities. Nodes typically have
.identiffabJe boundaries which. through unique design characteristics. provide
a clear sense of place. A well- defined node,. containing sharply defined
boundaries, is very effective in promoting unåty of design, purpose, and
aesthetics. Key design issues related to nodes in the City incfude the
following:
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Some nodes in the City are intended to serve as district centers as
indicated in the Land Use Bement One Broadway Plaza District
Center is an example. The DIstrict Center concept was
developed to promote the conœntration d assorted activities in
specific areas of the City. Each of the district centers has
excellent automobile. bus. and pedestrian access since trey are
Intended to be destination points.
Some examples of nodes incfude the CiVic Center which
accommodates numerous govemmentagencles; Hutton Centerwhich
contains a mix of office buildings; Santa Ana CoJIege, which provide$ a
mix of Institutional uses; and a number of evolving recreational nodes
such as the Santa Ana Zoo and Bowers Museum.
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Landmarks ... ..... of the urban form containing design feab.ns that
reinforce ... uniqueness and memorabiIky. landmarks by their nat\.re,
attract and hold peopIe's attention. landmarks communicate to observers
that they are a special place. SUrrounding land use and. building design
provide a backgmund context for the landmark. reWorelng Its role as an
important visual element. Key design issues related to landmarks include I1e
following:
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Most of the existing landmarks in the CIty 8'8 concentrated along the
Santa Ana Freeway and In the downtown wfth relatively few In other
locations. A number of prominent Iandmartcs evoke very pleasant and
memorable experiences In ObServerS. Some of hse landmarks have
been in the City for many yeats, exhibiting a strong context that
enhances their visibility. Good examples of this include the old
Orange County Courthouse, located on Santa Ana Boulevard in the
downtown area, and the water tower along the santa Ana Freeway.
Other landmarks in the City are newer. though they still have
established 8 reputation as recogniZabJe landmarks. A good example
is the One Broadway Plaza, Xerox Center tower, Hotel Terrace, or
the VIetnamese CathoØc Community Center and Chapel located at
Seventeenth Street and Harbor Boulevard. In addition, most
neighborhoods have reference points which serve as local landmarks
in the community. These local landmartœ generally include schools.
parks, church buildings. or even 8 welf.established oomer store.
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Some -.ndmark$" stand out in their surroundings and act as good
reference points in people's minds; however, they may fall short of
conveying an image of community pride, historic significance, and
architectural quality. An example of a "perceived" landmark is the
radio antenna located next to I1e Santa Ana freeway. ThIs "1andma11<"
lacks architectutal significanœ and attrac;tlve design features.
Nevertheless. It is generally considered a Ioc8 point of reference.
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Courthouae (on Santa Ana Boulevard in Downtown) and the Water Tower
located on Penn Way near the Santa Ana freeway.
Other landmarks!n the City are new places that have established a
reputation and recognition as landmarks in the City. These Include: the
One Broadway Plaza. Xerox Center Tower. Main Place Mall. the Regional
Transportation Center {RTC}, Hotel Terrace. Mutton center/MacArthur
Place. the Federal Courthouse (Centrepointe site), and the Diacovery
Science Center.
The City has no other cityWide or regionally recogniZed landmarks, even though
at the local level. neighborhooda do have reference points that act as local
landmarks in their communitle8, often these are school .sites, church buildings,
or a well established comer store.
Gateways
Gateways located at the CIty's northern and eastern borders are clearty
defined. The SP8C8$ in these areas ha\l8 characteristics that create a $8018
of arrival by means of changes in the character and appearance. For
example a sudden change in building height, generously landscaped yards.
or other changes In amenities and/or design, announce a different kind of
ptace.
In arriving to the City from the south. a sense of arrival doe$ not occur untn
well into the South Main Street district, when the homogeneity of the urban
form begins to define the district. Gateways located within the west side of
the City, along Harbor Boulev8'd. exist because of the Immediate loss of
continuity and the variety of activities and development 8peåflcally. there are
a number of gateways found In the City which are identified by posted signs,
landscaped medians, or monument. signs situated at major Intersections
within the City limits. Some posted entry points to the City do not meet the
definition of a "gateway" because they did not convey. 8en88 of amval to the
City. On the other hand. there were several points of entry where the "arrival
at a speds.' place" is more clearly defined. For example, the northem part of
the City has distinctive gateways at Bristol Street. Main Street. and at the
Santa Ana Freeway. There are also recognizable gateways to the east. at
Seventeenth Street. the Santa Ana Freeway, and Edinger Avenue.
Incidentally, the lack of gateways in many places coincides with those ar...
where districts have gradually expanded outside the City as they merged with
the surrounding communities. In many instances, these districts are
perceived to be part of the neighboring cities. For example, thecomars of
Bristot Street and Sunflower Avenue, Dyer Road and Red Hill Avenue, First
and Euclid Streets, and Harbor Boulevard and Seventeenth Street.
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