Board approves contested 57-unit Capitola Road housing project under state 22builder27s remedy22 rules, 4-1 After a contested de novo hearing, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 on Feb. 10 to approve a 57-unit project at 841 Capitola Road under state builder27s-remedy and density-bonus rules, adopting revised affordable-unit conditions and allowing optional Capitola Road access at applicant's choice; Supervisor Cummings voted no.

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has given the green light to a controversial 57-unit housing project, igniting debate over local land-use processes and potential legal battles.

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Board delays inclusionary‑housing code change, directs staff to await nexus study Supervisors debated a proposed code cleanup to require the county’s existing 15% inclusionary requirement apply to rental projects over seven units. After lengthy discussion about market dynamics, density bonus law and pending financial feasibility work, the board voted to table the amendment until completion of a nexus study.

The Board of Supervisors has put a hold on a crucial code change that could have mandated affordable housing in rental projects, sparking heated debate on the future of housing in Santa Cruz County.

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Board approves six focus areas for Strategic Plan 2032 after community outreach; staff to draft indicators After countywide surveys and 18 focus groups, staff proposed six focus areas for the county's Strategic Plan 2032: housing & infrastructure; health & well-being; safety & justice; community care; resilience & environment; economy & jobs. The board approved the focus areas with one "no" vote and directed staff to develop results and indicators for a

Santa Cruz County is charting a bold path for the next six years with a new Strategic Plan focusing on housing, health, and community resilience based on input from residents.

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Board votes: Tubac land‑use approvals, proclamations and letters of support The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a comp‑plan amendment, a rezoning and a PAD amendment for Barrio de Tubac, adopted several proclamations and approved letters of support for local infrastructure and legislative representation.

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors made significant strides for housing and local initiatives with unanimous approvals for key land-use changes and community support measures in Barrio de Tubac.

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Santa Cruz supervisors approve rezoning, PAD changes to allow 18 attached homes in Barrio de Tubac After public comment and a unanimous recommendation from planning commissioners, the Board of Supervisors approved a minor comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning and a PAD amendment to allow construction of 18 single‑story, single‑car‑garage attached homes in the Barrio de Tubac. Neighbors raised concerns about traffic, construction duration and短‑‑

Santa Cruz County is set to transform the Barrio de Tubac with the approval of 18 new attached homes, sparking excitement and concerns among locals.

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