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Is your Project within the City Limits?

Your project address must be within the City of Santa Cruz's jurisdiction. If you are uncertain if your address is within the City or whether it is part of the County, please see our Zoning Map and search for your address before completing the online application. 

Submitting Revisions

If you have revisions to submit, please connect with your assigned planner to submit revisions. Revisions should first be coordinated with the planner before electronic revisions are provided. 

Online Planning Application Inquiry

Complete the inquiry form below if you want to apply for a new planning application. Once received, a planner will be in contact with steps and documents for official submittal. Standard list of required application materials.

All new development applications proposing multifamily housing (anything from a duplex to a mixed-use multifamily development) are now subject to the Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Housing. Your planner can work with you to determine the standards that are applicable to your project.

This inquiry form does not constitute an official submittal. 

**Please do not use this form to submit inquiries for Building Permit applications or SB9 Applications:**

Please correct the fields below:

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Provide the project address and Assessor Parcel Number, if available:
Provide the project address and Assessor Parcel Number, if available:
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Project Description: Please be specific and include information, such as: 

  • the type of structure and/or use proposed (commercial, residential, industrial, mixed-use, etc.);
  • the existing and proposed sizes of the structure;
  • if any structures will be demolished;
  • if the project requires the removal of trees greater than 14 inches in diameter;
  • the number of any new parcels being proposed and how they will be mapped (new lots, townhouses, condos).

The assignment of the planner to your project may be delayed if the description is too vague. if you are unclear as to what to include in this section, please first contact the Planning Counter at planningcounter@cityofsantacruz.com or (831) 420-5416 to discuss your ideas. 

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Project Description: Please be specific and include information, such as: the type of structure and/or use proposed (commercial, residential, industrial, mixed-use, etc.); the existing and proposed sizes of the structure; if any structures will be demolished; if the project requires the removal of trees greater than 14 inches in diameter; the number of any new parcels being proposed and how they will be mapped (new lots, townhouses, condos). The assignment of the planner to your project may be delayed if the description is too vague. if you are unclear as to what to include in this section, please first contact the Planning Counter at planningcounter@cityofsantacruz.com or (831) 420-5416 to discuss your ideas.
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PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION:
PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION:
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APPLICANT INFORMATION: If the same as above, leave blank.
APPLICANT INFORMATION: If the same as above, leave blank.
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CERTIFICATION

“I hereby certify that the facts given on this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and I agree to, and authorize, such investigations as are deemed necessary by the City of Santa Cruz City Planning Department for the preparation of reports related to this application, include the right of access to the property involved. In submitting this application, I agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees and agents, from and against any claim, including attorney fees and litigation costs, arising out of or in any way related to the City’s processing, consideration or approval of this application.”

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    Once a planner has reached out to you and given you instructions with an official land use application, you will be instructed to upload documents and/or pay through our online portal at www.mycityofsantacruz.com.

    (Please note: Payment will be available following the uploading of documents, and only after the Planning Staff has authorized to do so through the portal above)

    Feedback on Evolving Processes

    Submitting permits electronically is a new and evolving process for us while we adapt to new circumstances due to COVID-19. We appreciate your patience while we navigate this new territory. Please direct any constructive criticism regarding new processes to planningcounter@cityofsantacruz.com.