Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Santa Cruz Municipal Code Ch. 10.46 Citywide Trip Reduction Program
Santa Cruz Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Santa Cruz
Cite as: Santa Cruz Municipal Code Chapter 10.46 · Text as of 2026-10-05
10.46.010 PURPOSE.¶
The purposes of this chapter are as follows:
(a) To establish programs and requirements for new multifamily residential projects of twenty units or more that will help reduce automobile trips and improve mobility.
(b) To ensure the city plays a significant role in promoting alternative transportation use other than the single-occupant vehicle.
(Ord. 2022-18 § 2, 2022; Ord. 93-53 § 1 (part), 1994).
10.46.020 APPLICABILITY.¶
(a) This chapter shall apply to all of the following:
New multifamily projects of twenty units or more that are located within one-half mile of public transit.
(Ord. 2022-18 § 2, 2022; Ord. 93-53 § 1 (part), 1994).
10.46.030 DEFINITIONS.¶
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases are defined and explained:
“Public transit” means a major transit stop as defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code.
(Ord. 2022-18 § 2, 2022; Ord. 93-53 § 1 (part), 1994).
10.46.040 COMPLIANCE MEASURES FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS OF TWENTY OR MORE HOUSING…¶
Applications for residential developments in which twenty or more housing units are proposed within one half-mile of public transit shall enter into a contract with Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (Santa Cruz METRO) to provide unlimited local transit passes for all residents.
(Ord. 2022-18 § 2, 2022; Ord. 93-53 § 1 (part), 1994).
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