Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Santa Cruz public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in development with low priority
Alternative TDM compliance for school district housing
Introduced an ordinance letting school district residential projects meet transportation demand management rules another way — a follow-up to the educator workforce housing project approved in March 2025.
301 Alta Avenue teardown and rebuild
A property owner can demolish more than half of an existing single-family home and construct a two-story replacement. Because the site sits near a watercourse in the coastal zone, the permit package included watercourse development and coastal permits.
West Cliff Drive detached garage construction
A homeowner on West Cliff Drive received design and coastal permits for a detached garage. Because West Cliff is in the coastal zone and subject to shoreline protection overlays, the permit is appealable to the California Coastal Commission.
Pac North condo airspace subdivision at 902 Pacific Avenue
The under-construction Pac North building can now legally separate its homes from its commercial space as condominium units — a step toward selling or financing the pieces separately.
Lot split at 1154 Prospect Heights
A large single-family corner lot near Highway 1 is being divided into three parcels, setting the stage for two additional homes in an established single-family neighborhood. Density stays consistent with the city's Low Density Residential designation.