Plan Description - City of Tustin

Chapter 2 • Plan Description
4. Transitional/Emergency Housing: The Transitional/
Emergency Housing designation provides for the adaptive use
of existing military dormitory type structures for emergency
housing, single occupancy housing, or congregate care uses.
The intent is to: 1) provide an opportunity for transitional
and/or emergency housing as part of the Plans affordable
housing commitment; 2) obtain optimum benefit from the use
of the existing facilities; 3) accommodate those in need through
a location offering maximum reinforcement from other support
uses and community services in the surrounding vicinity of the
Education Village, and offering close proximity to the
transportation system; and 4) insure the safe and efficient reuse
of the existing structures according to City codes and
requirements.
5. Residential Core: The Residential Core designation contains
new development intended to function as a significant
residential enclave within the community. The Residential
Core, comprised of Planning Area 15 of Neighborhood G, will
provide a range of housing types including single family
detached, attached, and multi family homes, as well as
neighborhood commercial opportunities. This neighborhood
will also include recreationally-based amenities including parks
and private recreation facilities. Low Density residential (1-7
du/acre), Medium Density residential (8-15 du/acre), and
Medium High Density residential (16-25 du/acre) uses are
permitted. Medium high density residential will be generally
located in close proximity to Edinger Avenue and the Tustin
Metrolink Station. Uses such as public/institutional facilities,
child care facilities, and others which are determined to be
compatible with and oriented towards the needs of other uses in
this designation may be permitted. Two neighborhood parks
and a 10 acre elementary school (if determined needed by the
Tustin Unified School District) shall be accommodated in this
land use designation.
B. Commercial Business Designations
1. Commercial Business: The Commercial Business land use
designation provides for the development of a variety of uses
including industrial, research and development, professional
office, retail, and specialized employment and merchandizing
uses to complement adjacent areas within and in the vicinity of
the Plan area. The intent is to: 1) concentrate office, retail,
research and development, and industrial uses in the
Employment Center Neighborhood; 2) concentrate regionally
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