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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

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  • 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
    11.24%1433.21
    Parking garage or lot11.24%1433.21
    Industrial
    4.52%576.95
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)52.98%6755.88
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities4.99%635.96
    Storage and warehouses53.25%6790.18
    Manufacturing4.52%576.95
    Contractors office0.40%50.46
    General industrial4.52%576.95
    Residential
    53.62%6837.35
    Two family dwelling42.71%5446.41
    Mobile and floating homes0.66%84.76
    Accessory dwelling unit57.04%7274.02
    Multi family dwelling16.26%2072.81
    Dwellings (unspecified)45.34%5781.50
    Single family dwelling44.85%5719.19
    Communal housing53.62%6837.35
    Mechanical
    93.00%11858.72
    Utility structures72.04%9186.30
    Communication towers93.00%11858.72
    Agriculture
    56.30%7179.65
    Agricultural and hunting56.30%7179.65
    Other
    93.95%11980.29
    Accessory58.12%7411.71
    Uncategorized2.01%255.97
    Temporary uses53.76%6855.55
    Multiple93.95%11980.29
    Retail
    4.99%635.96
    Professional services5.74%732.33
    General retail6.16%785.26
    Personal services1.22%155.38
    Eating and drinking establishments9.28%1183.51
    Restricted retail4.99%635.96
    Community
    94.02%11988.61
    Schools and universities71.66%9137.55
    Medical68.51%8736.51
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure8.21%1047.53
    Public, quasi-public, and government94.02%11988.61
    Lodging
    4.69%598.01
    Bed & breakfast43.61%5560.76
    Hotel/motel4.69%598.01
    Commercial
    4.52%576.95
    Professional office6.26%797.68
    Entertainment6.49%827.64
    Non-retail sales4.52%576.95
    Automobile related uses4.99%635.96
    General commercial0.55%70.62
    Research and laboratory facilities4.52%576.95

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