Community Meeting on Design Guidelines

Next date: Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 06:00 PM

You are invited to attend the upcoming community meeting on Design Guidelines and Priorities for Multifamily Housing!

The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Cruz will hold a community meeting to consider the project listed below on Thursday, July 23, 2026, on or after the hour of 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers – City Hall, 809 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA. Please join us for a community meeting on design guidelines hosted by a special meeting of the Planning Commission. 

The City of Santa Cruz is developing design guidelines for multifamily housing and mixed-use development. Design guidelines are principles and recommendations that the City can use to express the community’s vision for how new development looks and feels. These guidelines will help shape how new housing is designed so it fits well within neighborhoods, contributes to the character of Santa Cruz, and supports safe, attractive, and livable communities. 

Building on the City’s existing design standards, the new guidelines will provide additional direction for future housing development. Community input will help shape the final guidelines and ensure they reflect local values, priorities, and the unique character of Santa Cruz. 

This meeting will provide an opportunity to learn about the Design Guidelines project, ask questions, and engage in discussion with Planning Commissioners, members of the City Council Design Guidelines Ad Hoc Committee, City staff, and fellow community members. 

We look forward to your participation in this community event.

• Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
• Start Time: 6:00 PM
• Location: City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 
• Project Number: FP26-0005
• APN: Citywide 
• Website: www.santacruzca.gov/designguidelines 
• RSVP and Sign‑Up for Project Updates: Use this Form to RSVP and sign up for the project interest list if you'd like to receive updates. RSVPs help us plan for attendance. They are anonymous, optional, and not required to join the community meeting.

For more information, please contact Senior Planner, Akana Jayewardene at ajayewardene@santacruzca.gov 

 

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City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street, View Map