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Housing Element Rezone — Coastal Zone certification

A 4-1 vote directs the chair to ask the state to confirm the county's housing element was substantially compliant by March 15, 2024 — a date neighbors believe could undercut the 841 Capitola Road approval and other builder's remedy projects. Chair Martinez dissented over litigation risk; staff reports back March 24.

2 mentionsLast discussed Jun 9, 2026