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Santa Cruz, California

Last Reviewed
4th Mar 2026
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Zoning Information

  • iconZone Code
  • iconZone Name
  • iconZone type
  • iconZone sub type
  • iconZone guide
  • iconLink
  • iconCity name

Permitted Land Uses

  • iconAs of right
  • iconSee code uses
  • iconAccessory uses
  • iconAdministrative uses

Building Controls

  • iconAssorted
  • iconFar control
  • iconLot control
  • iconMulti control
  • iconDensity control
  • iconCoverage control
  • iconPervious control
  • iconLot width control
  • iconRear setback control
  • iconSide setback control
  • iconFront setback control
  • iconBuilding height control

Parking Requirements

  • iconMedical
  • iconMultiple
  • iconAccessory
  • iconHotel/Motel
  • iconEntertainment
  • iconGeneral Retail
  • iconCommunal Housing
  • iconPersonal Services
  • iconMulti Family Dwelling
  • iconProfessional Services
  • iconAutomobile related uses
  • iconEating and Drinking Establishments
  • iconResearch and Laboratory Facilities

Planning and Zoning for Santa Cruz, CA

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Santa Cruz, California?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Santa Cruz, California as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area(sq. m)

    Parking
    17.22%2196.16
    Parking garage or lot17.22%2196.16
    Industrial
    59.63%7603.59
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)58.96%7518.84
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities10.02%1277.09
    Storage and warehouses59.23%7553.13
    Manufacturing9.55%1218.08
    Contractors office5.82%742.51
    General industrial4.83%615.76
    Residential
    63.03%8036.97
    Multi family dwelling mixed use4.60%585.95
    Two family dwelling43.50%5546.33
    Mobile and floating homes0.66%84.76
    Accessory dwelling unit61.68%7864.55
    Multi family dwelling22.24%2835.76
    Dwellings (unspecified)50.92%6493.54
    Single family dwelling45.41%5790.10
    Communal housing59.60%7600.30
    Mechanical
    98.98%12621.68
    Utility structures77.62%9898.34
    Communication towers98.98%12621.68
    Agriculture
    58.59%7471.35
    Agricultural and hunting58.59%7471.35
    Other
    100.00%12751.56
    Accessory64.11%8174.66
    Uncategorized6.99%890.93
    Temporary uses59.75%7618.51
    Multiple99.93%12743.24
    Retail
    17.10%2180.53
    Professional services11.73%1495.28
    General retail12.14%1548.22
    Personal services6.80%867.42
    Eating and drinking establishments15.26%1946.47
    Restricted retail9.62%1226.49
    Community
    100.00%12751.56
    Schools and universities77.64%9900.50
    Medical74.10%9448.55
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure10.50%1339.24
    Public, quasi-public, and government100.00%12751.56
    Lodging
    54.18%6908.97
    Bed & breakfast43.61%5560.76
    Hotel/motel10.57%1348.21
    Commercial
    16.02%2042.83
    Professional office12.24%1560.64
    Entertainment12.47%1590.59
    Non-retail sales9.16%1167.48
    Automobile related uses7.27%927.67
    General commercial2.86%364.87
    Research and laboratory facilities8.76%1116.56

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