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Title 24 — ZONING›Chapter 24.12 — COMMUNITY DESIGN

Santa Cruz Municipal Code Part 6 Mobilehomes

Santa Cruz Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Santa Cruz

Cite as: Santa Cruz Municipal Code Part 6 · Text as of 2026-10-05

24.12.500 GENERAL.

Mobilehomes are part of the housing stock of the city of Santa Cruz. It is the intent of the city to provide opportunities for the placement of mobilehomes in residential districts and in mobilehome parks, and to insure that such mobilehomes are designed and located so as to be harmonious within the context of the surrounding houses and neighborhood.

(Ord. 85-05 § 1 (part), 1985).

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24.12.510 REQUIREMENT.

Mobilehomes shall be used within the city of Santa Cruz only for residential purposes, and then only under the following circumstances:

  1. If such mobilehomes are located in an approved mobilehome park, in conformity with the conditions imposed upon development and use of the mobilehome park; or

  2. If such mobilehomes have been granted a certificate of compatibility (Part 16, Chapter 24.08) and are located in zoning districts where single-family homes are a permitted use; or

  3. If such mobilehomes have been approved as caretaker residences in an industrial zone by a special use permit.

  4. All mobilehome parks shall have a minimum lot area of five acres and be allowed through approval of a PD (planned development) permit.

(Ord. 85-05 § 1 (part), 1985).

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