Area Plans, Planning Documents & Projects

2012-13 Historic Preservation Program Update

• Descriptive Background Brochure (6.2 MB pdf)
• Draft Volume III Historic Building Survey (9.6 MB pdf)
• Historic Property Zoning Incentives Ordinance (32 kb pdf)
• Historic Property Zoning Ordinance Amendments & Draft Volume III City Historic Building Survey Public Workshop, December 12, 2012 Slideshow (9.9 MB pdf)
• Historic Building List Opt-Out Form (16 kb pdf)

To view the Historic Research Forms (DPR523) for individual properties included in the Draft Volume III Historic Building Survey, click on the links below (forms are in alphabetical order by street):

• Properties on Alhambra Avenue - Escalona Drive (9.6 MB pdf)
• Properties on Fair Avenue - Lincoln Street (10.0 MB pdf)
• Properties on Maple Street - Second Street (9.7 MB pdf)
• Properties on Soquel Avenue - Union Street (7.6 MB pdf)
• Properties on Walnut Avenue - West Cliff Drive (5.4 MB pdf)

Area Plans & General Plan Documents

• Arana Gulch Draft Master Plan (17.7MB pdf)
• Beach and South of Laurel Area Plan
• City-Wide Creeks and Wetlands Plan
• Climate Action Plan
• Downtown Recovery Plan (4.0MB pdf)
• Eastside Business Area Improvement Plan (6.5MB pdf)
• General Plan 2030
• Historic Context Statement
• Housing Element 2007-2014
• Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Mission Street Urban Design Plan
• Moore Creek Corridor Access & Management Plan  (5.67MB pdf)
• Ocean Street Area Draft Plan
• RiverFront and Lower Pacific Study - Design Guidelines (20MB pdf)
• Seabright Area Plan (10.1MB pdf)
• Western Drive Master Plan (9.2MB pdf)
• City Wayfinding Analysis
• Arts Master Plan

Planning Documents

Land Use Application Information

• Fee Schedule (65kb pdf)
• Owner-Agent Form (23kb pdf)

The forms listed below (Items 2 - 16) are supplemental to the main Land Use Application (Item 1) and are based on the project type. Please consult a planner for help in determining the specific submittal requirements for your application.

• 1 - Land Use Application (Note: This document should be completed by a planner and is not available online.)
• 2 - Project Design Data
• 3 - Multi-Tenant Parking Matrix
• 4 - Use Permit Information
• 5 - Variance
• 6 - Conditional Fence Permit
• 7 - Landmark/Historic Alteration
• 8 - Relocation of Structures
• 9 - Residential Allocation
• 10 - Demolition/Conversion Authorization Permit
• 11 - Coastal Permit
• 12 - Amendments
• 13 - Subdivisions and Minor Land Divisions
• 14 - Lot Line Adjustment
• 15 - Application for Revocable License to Operate Extension Area
• 16 - Fee Waiver Supplemental Application 

Development Review Information

• ISA Certified Arborist List
• Archaeological Consultants
• Biological Consultants
• Historic Consultants
• Environmental Impact Report Consultants
• City's Water-Efficient Landscaping Requirements - See Chapter 16.16 of Santa Cruz Municipal Code - Required by Water Department
• Bicycle Parking Requirements - See Section 24.12.250 BIKE PARKING REQUIREMENTS of Santa Cruz Municipal Code
• Refuse Container Storage Facility Standard Design Policy - Required by Public Works Department
• Private Development and Public Right-of-Way Requirements - Required by Public Works Department
• Development and Remodeling Projects Storm Water Best Management Practices - Required by Public Works Department
• Food Service Facility Wastewater Discharge Questionnaire - Required by Public Works Department
• Transportation Impact Study Guidelines - Required by Public Works Department

Planning Projects

• New Application Materials - Arana Gulch Coastal Permit
• Sphere of Influence Amendment - Final EIR