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County moves ahead on permitting overhaul; special effort to speed CZU wildfire rebuilds
Summary
The board accepted a 12‑project Streamline Santa Cruz workplan to simplify permitting, expand pre‑permit screening, standardize plan checks and improve customer service. Staff also reported targeted outreach for CZU rebuild parcels and proposed minor code cleanups to reduce barriers to rebuilding.
County staff and consultants presented the Streamline Santa Cruz work program and a CZU rebuild update at the Jan. 27 Board of Supervisors meeting. The work program (12 projects) targets clearer intake, standardized plan‑check comments, expanded counter appointments, a short‑term technology strategy and a new pre‑permit screening meeting tied to the Camino online guide.
CDI staff reported that the Camino pre‑screening guide and pilot pre‑permit screening service are…
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