Planning Department Location and Hours of Operation

countyPermit Center

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, and the sign-up list closes by 11:30 on our busiest days.

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.

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