Category: Comprhensive Plan

Grassroots effort defeated 400, 401

By Robert E. Kimball Published Tuesday, November 11, 2008 8:38 AM MST in the Nogales International. More than 70 percent of voters voted no on Propositions 400 and 401 in the Nov. 4 election. The measures were defeated in all 24 precincts. The percen… more »

Background on Propositions 400 and 401

This post is a compilation of news reports and and comments regarding the referendums to overturn the decision of the Supervisors to amend the Comprehensive Plan to make it possible for developers to submit proposals to change the land use and zoning reg… more »

Opinions supporting Propositions 400 and 401

This post is a compilation of previous posts and letters in support of the developments which are the subject of Propositions 400 and 401. A YES vote on Propositions 400 and 401 leaves the decision alone, while a NO vote rejects the Plan amendment. Op… more »

Opinions opposing Propositions 400 and 401

This post is a compilation of previous posts and letters in opposition to the developments which are the subject of Propositions 400 and 401. A YES vote on Propositions 400 and 401 leaves the decision alone, while a NO vote rejects the Plan amendment.… more »

Plan to Fail

"If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." This aphorism seems very applicable to Santa Cruz County. Our Comprehensive Plan is the focus of two referendums appearing on the November ballot seeking to overturn the decision by a majority of the BoS to am… more »

I voted 'no'

I have recently read letters to the editor concerning the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Dec. 12, 2007, 2-1 vote to amend our County's Comprehensive Plan. The letters infer the Board of Supervisors' decision was unanimous. I was the one vote… more »

SCC plan is a recipe for disaster

By John R Clark I am a Realtor and I am very concerned about future growth, development and prosperity in Santa Cruz County. The meetings I have attended with new Planned Area Development (PAD) applications on the agenda have been a real eye-opener c… more »