Chapter 6.10 Geohazzard Code Ammendments – changes since 3-10-20 Attachment-27627
Chapter 6.10 Geohazards Code Amendments – LCP for Coastal Bluffs & Beaches. Red-lined changes since the Board of Supervisor’s meeting on 3/10/20
Notice of Public Hearing, Board of Supervisors vote on the LCP 9/1/20
The County has proposed alternative language to address greater flexibility in the “one time only” limitation on major redevelopment/replacement structures pursuant to the Board of supervisor’s motion on 3/10/20. A copy of the red-lined document with changes made since 3/10/20 draft, should be available by 8/28/20 for public review. Go to the County website: https://santacruzcountyca.iqm2.com/citizens/default.aspx?
New Santa Cruz Public Health Order for Limited Beach Access
As of Friday May 1st @ 11:59 p.m., the Beaches (sand) will be closed from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., but water sports (such as surfing, boggie-boarding, swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, and boating) will be allowed. People will be allowed to cross the sand to go to the ocean, but can not sit or lay on the sand or rocks. No other activities will be permitted on the beaches between 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Before 11 a.m. or after 5 p.m., the beaches (sand) will be open for exercise activities such as walking, jogging, running, or walking your dog. You must be moving at all times. No sitting, lying, standing, sunbathing, sight seeing, congregating, or picnicking is permitted. The following items will be prohibited on the beach; umbrellas, shade structures, tents, BBQs and grills, coolers, beach chairs or other conveyances for sitting and lying.
This order will remain in effect until further notice or modification by the County Health Officer.
County Planning Dept to Hold Informational meeting on LCP on 3/2/20 @ 7 p.m.
The County Planning Department will host a Public Informational Meeting on the latest proposed LCP and Code Amendments to address Sea Level Rise on Monday, March 2nd at 7 p.m. at Live Oak Elementary School. (see official meeting announcement)
Privates Beach Coastal Access Dispute Winds Down
Opal Cliffs Recreation District agreed this week to maintain free daily coastal access
Deadline On Privates Beach
Santa Cruz County acknowledged it will miss a deadline to respond to the California Coastal Commission regarding public access at Privates Beach
Gate Still Closed At Privates
Gate Still Closed At Privates Beach, Despite Coastal Commission Order. The battle over the fence around Privates Beach near Santa Cruz that is keeping the public out is heating up.
CCC Votes Against Santa Cruz’s RV Ban
CCC voted 11 to 1 to investigate Santa Cruz’s overnight RV parking ban in a detailed hearing, at a date to be determined.
Neighbors Battling To Keep Beach Gated
Residents of a Pleasure Point neighborhood are still fighting to keep a fence that restricts public access to a small park and a small stretch of beach, even as the CCC demands they remove it.
Privates Beach Visitors Now Charged $5 Daily
Contrary to what was discussed at an Opal Cliffs Recreation District meeting Tuesday, a gate ambassador at Privates Beach began collecting a $5 daily fee