Streamline Santa Cruz County permitting
Santa Cruz County
Summary
The county's permitting overhaul is mostly complete: on-time reviews are up to 73%, complete first submittals are rising, and a new inspection-scheduling app launched. A code update, including a disaster recovery ordinance, is underway with a contract already approved.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Homebuilders, CZU fire survivors rebuilding, contractors, and anyone seeking county permits.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - Oct 6, 2026
The county's permitting overhaul is mostly complete: on-time reviews are up to 73%, complete first submittals are rising, and a new inspection-scheduling app launched. A code update, including a disaster recovery ordinance, is underway with a contract already approved.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - Jan 27, 2026
The county's permit-streamlining effort continues, with an update due April 28, 2026 and staff told to consider a resident's code-amendment suggestions.
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