General Plan Study Session

The City’s General Plan was last comprehensively updated in 1982. Various updates to the City’s Land Use Element, Circulation Element, Urban Design Element and Economic Development were completed in 1998. The comprehensive General Plan Update is intended to result in a total of twelve elements to guide the physical development, quality of life, economic health, and sustainability of the Santa Ana community. Two existing elements, which include the Circulation and Housing Elements are being amended separately at this time or will be amended in the coming years. The planning horizon year for this sustainably new community vision is 2040.

There are ongoing opportunities to engage in the conversation and participate in shaping the New General Plan. You are invited to be involved in the General Plan conversation through community meetings, exploring the website, or by e-mailing your thoughts to NewGeneralPlan@santa-ana.org.