Wetlands Issues News
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CALIFORNIA COASTAL COALITIONhttp://www.calcoast.org/news/beachrest.htmBeach Homes May Or May Not Qualify For Free Money Following County Vote
After county leaders on Tuesday passed an ordinance limiting development on beaches, owners of homes built on the sand worry they may not be able to use emergency money available to lift their houses onto stilts and protect them from floods.
As We See It: Big Houses, Small Lots “” New Coastal Property Regulations Make Sen
This problem affects neighborhoods near the ocean, where property values have soared. Coastal property, particularly with ocean views, have long been the province of the wealthiest among us. Also, these are parcel sizes that are smaller than in other areas, going back to a time in Santa Cruz County when many of these were weekend houses or retirement properties.
Supervisors Curb Plans For Giant Home
Beach homeowners fear they might not be able to refinance or rebuild their homes following a disaster after county leaders approved an ordinance Tuesday that left practically all homes on Beach Drive and Las Olas Drive in Aptos in violation of new development rules.
November OPC Meeting
The Ocean Protection Council (OPC) met at the State Capitol on Tuesday, November 28. Meeting highlights are listed below, and the full meeting summary will be found on our website later this week (http://resources.ca.gov/copc/meetings.html). The complete video minutes will also be posted at this site shortly.
County Ordinance Would Limit Giant Homes
Residents who fear Santa Cruz County’s coast turning into Malibu are urging county leaders to pass an ordinance to scale back giant homes on bluffs and beaches.
Environmental Group That Sued The City Over Sea Walls: Offering A Compromise
(FYI – I thot this article explained a little of what has been going on. I personally am not for Marco Gonzales’ suggestion of compromise. Just another way to stick it to the homeowners. Will keep you posted. Ann)