Item 32 - Second Reading of Uncodified Ordinance Amendment No. 2024-07

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Areas. Current development trends show that high residential density is feasible and realistic, and appropriate to accommodate housing for all income levels and can be accommodated on the alternative parcel sites. Sites that have been redeveloped include social lodges, religious facilities, office buildings, industrial buildings, older/smaller multi-family residential, and single family units. Exempt Sites The sites exempted by the City are mostly concentrated along the west side of 17th Street, the east side of 17th Street, and Tustin Avenue on the east. These sites are generally not in Focus Areas or in areas that have been designated for redevelopment through the City’s General Plan. Like the Alternative sites, the majority of the sites are in areas where the predominant population is Hispanic or Latino, matching the demographics of the City. The City’s local AB 2011 implementing ordinance exempted these parcels of land from the streamlining provisions with the identification of one or more alternative sites for each that result in a no net loss of the permitted residential density in the City. Conclusion In the case of predominant race, both the Alternative and Exempt sites are located in areas with the majority of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino. Ultimately the Alternative sites are predominantly located in the central and northern areas of the City, where zoning and land use plans support multi-family development. With access to high-quality public transit, including rapid bus lines, the OC Streetcar, and connections to the Metrolink system via the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC), these locations are well positioned to attract new investment. This new development has the potential to improve conditions for both new and existing residents by providing additional services and enhancing the overall quality of life for the entire community. ATTACHMENT 3