City of Santa Cruz
Zoning Administrator
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 10:00 AM
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What's being decided
- Notable· Planning & development, Parks, arts & recreation, Jobs & local economyPermit to move Santa Cruz Natural History Museum temporarily into 1339 Pacific Avenue
The Zoning Administrator would approve an administrative use permit letting the Santa Cruz Natural History Museum operate temporarily in an existing building at 1339 Pacific Avenue, in the Central Business District and the Pacific Retail District of the Downtown Plan. The application was filed June 29, 2026 by Wald, Ruhnke & Dost Architects and comes with a categorical exemption from further environmental review.
- Notable· Planning & development, Housing, Environment & climateTear down most of home at 301 Alta Avenue and build two-story house
The Zoning Administrator would approve permits to demolish more than 50% of an existing single-family house at 301 Alta Avenue and build a new two-story home, on a coastal-zone property near a watercourse. The coastal permit can be appealed to the California Coastal Commission.
- Minor· Planning & developmentDetached garage proposed at 1612 West Cliff Drive
The Zoning Administrator would approve a design permit and coastal permit for a detached garage at a single-family home at 1612 West Cliff Drive, in an area covered by coastal, shoreline protection and West Cliff overlay rules. The coastal permit can be appealed to the California Coastal Commission.