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.
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.
This amendment will impact (negatively) the use of your coastal property by amending the definition of the “Site Area, Net” for residential properties. It will exclude the area from the top of a coastal bluff to the bayward property line, not including coastal arroyos, from being considered in a parcel’s size when determining the allowable size of your home.
PLEASURE POINT “” At first glance, the Porters seem like they’d fit right in here.
Proposed major amendment to the Santa Cruz County certified Local Coastal Program to be presented for public hearing and Commission action at the California Coastal Commissions August 10, 2006 meeting.
UC Santa Cruz lectuuer emeritus Gerald Weber presents theory that sand source north of Ano Nuevo may finally have run out.