Overview
The Discretionary Review and Zoning section is primarily responsible for processing discretionary permit applications, such as Use Permits, Site Development Permits, Subdivisions and Rezonings, as well as doing the zoning review for Building Permits and other ministerial applications.
In addition, we provide a variety of free services to the public regarding general parcel and project information, such as zoning information, applicable setbacks, and development constraints. More complex inquiries may require a fee-supported pre-application consultation or other pre-application service.
This web page is intended to be the primary source for public information as it relates to the Santa Cruz County Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 13 of the County Code). If you are unable to locate the information you are looking for after reviewing this page, please either contact the Zoning staff by email at: Planning.ZoningInfo@santacruzcountyca.gov or by scheduling an appointment.