Planning Department Location and Hours of Operation

Main Office

701 Ocean Street, 4th Floor
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-454-2580
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Zoning Counter: The sign-up list opens at 7:30AM; counter staff are available beginning at 8:00 A.M.. It is recommended that you sign up early, as the total number of people that can be seen each morning is limited. Although staff accommodates as many inquiries as possible, all interactions must be COMPLETED by noon.

Building Permit Information: 8:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M., Issuance of Building Permits 7:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

Environmental Counter Staff are available from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Monday through Friday

Zoning Information Phone Line hours are 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, except holidays (831)454-2130.
Building Information Phone Line hours are 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, except holidays (831)454-2260.

Felton Permit Center

6060 Graham Hill Rd
Felton, CA 95018
831-461-7450
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Zoning Counter staff is available from 1:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. Tuesday & Thursday only

Building Counter staff is available from 1:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. Tuesday & Thursday only

At the permit centers you can check the status of your application, drop off plans, make appointment to submit plans, pick up handouts and receive general information.

Aptos Permit Center

8045 Soquel Drive
Aptos, CA 95073
831-454-7576
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Zoning Counter staff is available from 1:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. Tuesday through Thursday

Building Counter staff is available from 1:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. Tuesday through Thursday

At the permit centers you can check the status of your application, drop off plans, make appointment to submit plans, pick up handouts and receive general information.