Part 7E — R-T(E) SUBDISTRICT E – BEACH MEDIUM/HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
Santa Cruz Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · Santa Cruz
24.10.635 PURPOSE. ¶
The purpose of Subdistrict E is to encourage quality medium and/or high density multifamily residential uses in a manner which promotes excellence in building design, provides for family-oriented development, ensures compatibility with the adjacent conservation overlay zone, and limits the need for parking by encouraging use of alternative means of transportation, including the multi-modal center proposed for the depot site. All new development will be reviewed in compliance with the Beach Flats Design Guidelines of the Beach and South of Laurel Comprehensive Area Plan. (Ord. 2022-19 § 18, 2022; Ord. 2000-18 § 2 (part), 2000).
24.10.636 PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES (effective within Coastal Zone) . ¶
- The following uses are permitted and may also require a design permit per Section 24.08.410 as well as other requirements of the municipal code:
- a. Duplex dwellings.
b. Multiple dwellings, townhouse dwelling groups and condominiums.
c. Small and large family daycare homes in residential units.
d. Accessory Uses. Other uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use, subject to the provisions of Section 24.12.140, Accessory buildings and structures. (Ord. 2022-19 § 18, 2022; Ord. 2000-18 § 2 (part), 2000).
24.10.636 PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES (effective outside Coastal Zone) . ¶
The following uses are permitted and may also require a design permit per Section 24.08.410 as well as other requirements of the municipal code:
- a. Duplex dwellings.
b. Multiple dwellings, townhouse dwell-
ing groups and condominiums.
c. Small and large family daycare homes in residential units.
d. Accessory Uses. Other uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use, subject to the provisions of Section 24.12.140, Accessory buildings and structures.
e. Accessory dwelling units subject to the provisions of Chapter 24.16, Part 2, except accessory dwelling units are not subject to approval of a design permit.
f. Junior accessory dwelling units on a parcel with an approved residential use that does not include a building containing two or more units other than accessory dwelling units, subject to the provisions of Chapter 24.16, Part 2, except junior accessory dwelling units are not subject to approval of a design permit. (Ord. 2024-24 § 14, 2025; Ord. 2024-17 § 20, 2024; Ord. 2022-19 § 18, 2022; Ord. 2000-18 § 2 (part), 2000).
24.10.637 USE PERMIT REQUIREMENT. ¶
- The following uses are subject to approval of an administrative use permit and may also require a design permit per Section 24.08.410 as well as other requirements of the municipal code:
a. Educational and cultural institutions.
b. Community care facilities.
c. Single-family dwellings on substandard
lots.
d. Wireless telecommunications facilities, subject to the regulations in Chapter 24.12, Part 15.
- The following uses are subject to approval of a special use permit and may also require a design permit as well as other requirements of the municipal code:
a. Recreational buildings and community centers.
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