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2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report <br /> March 3, 2026 <br /> Page 2 <br /> accomplishments fall under the categories of growth and development, environmental <br /> justice, economic prosperity, parks and public spaces, and sustainable infrastructure. <br /> • Growth & Development <br /> o The City Council unanimously approved "The Village Santa Ana," a specific <br /> plan that at build-out will featuring up to 1,583 residential units and <br /> generate $16.4 million in direct community benefits. <br /> o Key legislative actions included the adoption of an A-Frame Ordinance to <br /> create new advertising opportunities for the local business community and <br /> a Group Home Ordinance to support local businesses and improve living <br /> conditions for vulnerable residents. <br /> o The City Council approved an historic update to the Transit Zoning Code, <br /> which enhances new, neighborhood-compatible development in the <br /> Downtown, Logan, and Lacy neighborhoods. The adoption of this <br /> ordinance marks a reversal of past planning practices that promoted <br /> industrial land uses and the proactive dismantling of environmental <br /> challenges borne by residents of these neighborhoods. <br /> o The City also launched a study to create a legal framework for phasing out <br /> high-impact, "Noxious Use" industrial operations in the Transit Zoning <br /> Code area. <br /> • Economic Prosperity <br /> o The City fostered local economic development through initiatives like the <br /> "Launch Your Business" workshop series and the Santa Ana—Sahuayo <br /> Sister Cities Business Expo. The sold-out Santa Ana GROW conference <br /> showcased major strategic projects, including "The Row at Red Hill" and <br /> the "Rove" electric vehicle charging hub. <br /> • Parks and Public Spaces: <br /> o Infrastructure improvements included the opening of the "River's Edge" <br /> exhibit at the Santa Ana Zoo and the community-driven construction of a <br /> new playground at Sandpointe Park by nearly 200 volunteers. Multiple ADA <br /> accessibility projects were also completed, such as the renovation of <br /> restrooms at El Salvador Park and the PAAL Center. <br /> • Sustainable Infrastructure: <br /> o Major projects focused on resilience, including the installation of 1,350 feet <br /> of new storm drain for the Rousselle Street Flood Protection Project using <br /> $4.675 million in grant funding. The City also completed the rehabilitation <br /> of Wells 29 and 32, with Well 32 now producing 2,500 GPM to secure a <br /> reliable, drought-resilient water supply. <br /> In addition to implementing actions of the General Plan, staff review development <br /> applications for consistency with General Plan goals and policies and recommend <br /> approval of those that are consistent with the General Plan. In some cases, the General <br /> Plan Land Use Map may be amended to further General Plan goals and policies. Since <br /> the City Council adopted the General Plan in 2022, the City has processed one application <br /> City Council 10 — 2 3/3/2026 <br />