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

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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. By combining policy tools, direct support, and community-centered planning, Santa Ana aims to balance growth and investment with the need to protect long-term residents from being displaced. Exempt Sites The exempt sites designated by the City are primarily located along the west and east sides of 17th Street and Tustin Avenue to the east. These areas are generally outside of the City’s Focus Areas and not targeted for redevelopment under the General Plan. Conclusion Both the Alternative and Exempt sites are in areas where there is a potential for displacement risk. Santa Ana is actively addressing displacement risk through a combination of policies, protections, and community-focused initiatives. The City’s Housing Opportunity Ordinance ensures that new developments contribute to affordable housing, while density bonus programs incentivize developers to include affordable units in their projects. To protect renters, Santa Ana has enacted rent stabilization measures and just-cause eviction protections, limiting rapid rent increases and arbitrary evictions. The preservation of existing affordable housing is a priority, with efforts to rehabilitate older properties and prevent their conversion to market-rate housing. Additionally, the City collaborates with community land trusts to secure land for long-term affordability and provides financial assistance programs to help stabilize families at risk of displacement. Through inclusive planning efforts, such as the General Plan and Focus Areas Public Realm plans, Santa Ana aims to promote equitable development that benefits existing residents while ensuring that growth does not come at the expense of community stability. ATTACHMENT 3