Item 30 - Uncodified Ordinance Amending the List of Parcels

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Special Development Areas NAirltmAln Plan Santa Ana's Midtown Plan is a strategic initiative aimed at revitalizing and transforming the Midtown area into a vibrant, mixed -use community that supports residential, commercial, and cultural growth. The plan focuses on enhancing connectivity, creating walkable neighborhoods, and encouraging transit -oriented development around key transportation hubs. By integrating affordable housing, public spaces, and improved infrastructure, the Midtown Plan seeks to balance economic growth with inclusivity and sustainability. It prioritizes the preservation of community character while attracting new investments that align with the City's broader vision for equitable urban development. This initiative is part of Santa Ana's efforts to create dynamic and livable neighborhoods that serve diverse residents and businesses. This area encompasses the northern part of Downtown and acts as a bridge between the South Main Focus Area, Transit Zoning Code, and the West Santa Ana Boulevard Focus Area. Transit Zoning Code Santa Ana's Transit Zoning Code (TZC) is a comprehensive planning framework designed to promote transit -oriented development and sustainable urban growth. Focused on areas near major transportation corridors and hubs, the TZC encourages mixed -use, high -density developments that integrate housing, retail, and employment opportunities. The code prioritizes walkability, bicycle infrastructure, and access to public transit, reducing reliance on cars and supporting environmentally friendly mobility options. It also incorporates affordable housing incentives, such as density bonuses, to ensure equitable development and mitigate displacement risks. By streamlining the development process and fostering a pedestrian -friendly urban environment, the TZC aligns with Santa Ana's vision for a connected, livable, and sustainable city. The TZC is located east of the Downtown and Civic Center and borders the 5 freeway. Metro East Mixed -Use Overlay Zone Santa Ana's Metro East Mixed -Use Overlay Zone (MEMU) is a targeted zoning strategy designed to transform the Metro East area into a dynamic, mixed -use urban environment. This overlay zone encourages the development of high -density residential, commercial, and office spaces within proximity to major transportation routes and employment centers. By fostering a blend of uses, the MEMU zone promotes walkability, reduces traffic congestion, and enhances access to amenities for residents and workers alike. The zone includes incentives for incorporating affordable housing and green building practices, ensuring that growth is both inclusive and sustainable. Through the MEMU, Santa Ana aims to reimagine the Metro East area as a vibrant, interconnected community that supports economic development while addressing housing needs and environmental goals. The MEMU overlay zone border the TZC and the south end of the Grand and 171h Street Focus Area. It then runs east across the 5 freeway.