Resources & Forms

We know that there are a lot of steps in rebuilding your home. The tools and resources below are listed to provide additional support. Questions about the rebuilding process or need assistance? Our Recovery Permit Center team is here to help – contact us today.

Resources

• Owner Agent Approval Form
• 2020 ADU Basics
• 2020 ADU Brochure Development Standards
• Concrete Slabs and Foundations Damaged by Fire
• Fire Access Standards
• Recovery Permit Center (RPC) Geotechnical Report Waiver Request
• Assessor’s Office – Disaster Relief FAQ
• Height: How the Height of a Structure is Measured

Geologic Hazards

• Geologic Pre-Clearance Flowchart
• Atkins Report & Debris Flow Rebuilding FAQs
• CZU Rebuild Directive: Information Sheet and FAQs
• CZU Debris Flow Geotechnical Report Administrative Review Process - SCCC 16.10 Compliant
• Preparation of Geotechnical (Soils) Reports Within Identified CZU Debris Flow Hazard Areas
• CZU Debris Flow Hazard – Geotechnical Engineer of Record Statement

Water and Septic

• Update 1.3.22 — The winter water table testing window is now open, running through January 24th, with potential to be extended depending on precipitation. This testing period applies to some septic projects. Contact the Recovery Permit Center to determine if this applies to your rebuild. If it does it is an important opportunity. See further information Click Here.
• Winter Water Testing Guidelines for New Development
• Well Workflow
• Well Plot Plan Requirements
• Individual Water Systems
• Water Conservation Agreement
• Sewage Disposal Contractors List
• Sewage Disposal System Consultants
• Pumping Companies Operating in Santa Cruz County Under Permit
• County of Santa Cruz – Local Area State Approved Laboratory List for Drinking Water and Wastewater
• Leachfield Sizing for Repair of Conventional OWTS with no Percolation Data
• Deed Recordation Required by the Sewage Disposal Ordinance
• OWTS Repair Standards

Tools

• Is my parcel in the Coastal Zone?
• What is my Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN)?
• What is my Zoning?