2025-023 - Addendum to Transit Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report

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MM4.13-15 Individual project applicants shall ensure that designs for Industrial/Commercial projects include all illumination elements to have controls to allow selective use as an energy conservation measure. (Impact4.3-1) MM4.13-16 The applicant for Industrial/Commercial projects should promote ride sharing programs such as, but not necessarily including, publishing ride sharing information for all of the tenants, designating a certain percentage of parking spaces for ride sharing vehicles, designating adequate passenger loading and unloading and waiting areas for ride sharing vehicles, and providing a website or message board for coordinating rides. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall demonstrate that measures have been included to provide adequate bicycle parking near building entrances to promote cyclist safety, security, and convenience pursuant to SAMC Chapter 41 regarding bicycle parking standards and Chapter 16 of the Santa Ana Citywide Design Guidelines regarding Bikeway Support Facilities Guidelines. Documentation of compliance with this measure shall be provided to the City Building Official for review and approval. Installation of the identified design features or equipment will be confirmed by the City Building Official prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy. (Impact 4.3-1) MM4.13-17 Prior to issuance of any certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall demonstrate that all Multi-family/Industrial/Commercial projects' interior building lighting supports the use of compact fluorescent light bulbs or equivalently efficient lighting to the satisfaction of the Building Official. (Impact 4.3-1) MM4.13-18 Applicants for Multi-family/Industrial/Commercial projects shall consider providing preferential parking spaces for ultra-low emission vehicles and alternative fueled vehicles to encourage the use of alternative fuels and ultra-low emission vehicles. (Impact 4.3-1) MM4.13-19 Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed Multi-family/ Industrial/Commercial uses building or structure designs incorporate exterior storage areas for recyclables and green waste and adequate recycling containers located in public/common areas pursuant to the adopted standards. Documentation of compliance with this measure shall be provided to the Planning and Building Agency for review and approval. Installation of the identified design features or equipment will be confirmed by the City Building Official prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy. (Impact 4.3-1) MM4.13-20 All common area irrigation areas for Multi-familyllndustrial/Commercial projects shall consider systems that are capable of being operated by a computerized irrigation system which includes an onsite weather station/ET gage capable of reading current weather data and making automatic adjustments to independent run times for each irrigation valve based on changes in temperature, solar radiation, relative humidity, rain, and wind. In addition, the computerized irrigation system shall also consider the ability to be equipped with flow-sensing capabilities, thus automatically shutting down the irrigation system in the event of a mainline break or broken head. These features will assist in conserving water, eliminating the potential of slope failure due to mainline breaks, and eliminating over-watering and flooding due to pipe and/or head breaks. (Impact 4.3-1) MM4.13-21 Consideration of installation of solar roofs on homes and businesses to offset the increasing demand for energy and natural gas. (Impact 4.3-1) MM4.13-22 Project applicants shall, where feasible, incorporate passive solar design features into the buildings, which may include roof overhangs or canopies that block summer shade, but that allow winter sun, from penetrating south facing windows. (Impact 4.3-1) January 2025 55 Environmental Analysis Resolution No. 2025-023 Page 63 of 65