Part 14A — C-D/R – COASTAL DEPENDENT/RELATED DISTRICT
Santa Cruz Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · Santa Cruz
24.10.1350 PURPOSE. ¶
The purpose of the coastal dependent/ related use district (C-D/R) is to designate land in proximity of the coast for uses that rely upon a waterfront location and/or require access to coastal waters for the purpose of research or activities related to the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary, and which also protects resources by:
- Implementing the goals of the city’s Local Coastal Plan and the California Coastal Act, and serving as part of the Local Coastal Implementation Plan;
24-120.12dd
(Supp. No. xx – 11/21/2024)
24.10.1505
Preserving scenic vistas by permitting development with height, setbacks and mass that will maintain the public enjoyment of waterfront views;
Giving highest priority and preference to uses and facilities dependent upon proximity to the water or the shorelands immediately adjacent to marine and tidal waters, or that relate to research of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary. (Ord. 94-33 § 39, 1994: Ord. 93-25 § 1, 1993).
24.10.1360 SANTA CRUZ HARBOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN. ¶
Uses shall be allowed as described in the adopted Santa Cruz Harbor Development Plan.
Design permits and coastal permits shall be required for specific types of projects listed in the Plan.
Special use permits and coastal permits shall be required when the Plan calls for such permits, or when the project varies from the project described in the Plan. The purpose of the special use permit shall be to determine conformance with Plan policies. (Ord. 93-25 § 1, 1993).
24.10.1370 TERRACE POINT SPECIFIC PLAN. ¶
Uses shall be allowed as described in the coastal dependent/related portion of the adopted Terrace Point Specific Plan.
Design permits and coastal permits shall be required for specific types of projects listed in the Plan.
Special use permits and coastal permits shall be required when the Plan calls for such permits, or when the project varies from the project described in the Plan. The purpose of the special use permit shall be to determine conformance with Plan policies. (Ord. 93-25 § 1, 1993).