City Council recently approved an urgency ordinance enacting mobile home park rent stabilization. Click here for more information and to read the ordinance language.
The Community and Economic Development Department (CED) promotes development which supports attainable housing, economic opportunities, community wellbeing, and the environment. The Department provides responsive, high-quality services and programs which enhance the quality of life for the City’s residents, businesses, and visitors within the built and natural environment.
Current Planning is responsible for implementation of the General Plan, Zoning Code, design guidelines, and related development standards and policies through the development review p
Capitola’s Zoning Ordinance/ development code is Title 17 of the City’s Municipal Code. The Zoning Ordinance is the main “tool” to implement the City’s General Plan.
The Capitola Zoning Map applies to all properties within Capitola City limits. The map was certified by the California Coastal Commission on June 9, 2021.
On June 26, 2014, the Capitola City Council adopted the General Plan Update to replace the City's previous 1989 General Plan. The General Plan Update provides new goals and policies to promote sustainability, improve protections of residential neighborhoods and historic resources, and enhance economic vitality.
