# Planned developments in Santa Cruz County, CA

Boardwalk found 350+ planned projects in Santa Cruz County, CA in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the Capitola Building Department agenda for Oct 9, 2026.

Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/santa-cruz/

## Santa Cruz County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 350+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 130+ |
| Most common type | Govt. Decisions |
| Latest filing | Oct 9, 2026, Capitola Building Department |
| Sources we check | 4 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Santa Cruz County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Development decisions | 130+ | 39% |
| Residential | 110+ | 31% |
| Infrastructure | 48 | 13% |
| Commercial | 31 | 9% |
| Public and institutional | 17 | 5% |
| Mixed use | 9 | 3% |
| Industrial | 1 | Under 1% |

## Recent projects in Santa Cruz County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSIP Cycle 13 Transportation Safety Improvements | Santa Cruz County, CA | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 28, 2026 |
| $2.16M Influent Pump Station and Headworks Design | Watsonville, CA | Not stated | Sewer and wastewater | Not stated in filing | In design | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Bluff Stabilization and Pedestrian Trail | Capitola, CA | Not stated | Trails and greenways | Not stated in filing | In design | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Town Center Development Selection | Scotts Valley, CA | Not stated | Commercial | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jun 17, 2026 |
| 9,104-Square-Foot Residential Care Facility | Watsonville, CA | New Life Community Services | Residential | 0.21 acres | Seeking approval | Jun 16, 2026 |
| 96-Unit Affordable Apartment Community on 1.31 Acres | Scotts Valley, CA | The Prime Company | Multifamily | 96 units · 1.31 acres | Seeking approval | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Floral Drive Water Main Replacement Project | Santa Cruz County, CA | Not stated | Pipelines | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | May 29, 2026 |
| 210-Unit Mixed-Use Residential Development | Scotts Valley, CA | City Ventures, LLC | Homes and businesses | 210 units | Early planning | Apr 24, 2026 |
| 657-Unit Mixed-Use Town Center Development on 58 Acres | Scotts Valley, CA | Not stated | Homes and businesses | 657 units · 58 acres | Seeking approval | Dec 17, 2025 |
| 19-Unit Townhome Development on 1.04 Acres | Scotts Valley, CA | City Ventures | Townhomes | 19 townhomes · 1.04 acres | Recommended | Nov 20, 2025 |
| 1,777-Unit Mixed-Use Mall Redevelopment | Capitola, CA | Merlone Geier Properties | Homes and businesses | 1,777 units | Seeking approval | Nov 20, 2025 |

Showing 11 of 350+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Santa Cruz County

- [Capitola, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/capitola/) · 210+ projects
- Santa Cruz, CA · 76 projects
- [Scotts Valley, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/scotts-valley/) · 43 projects
- [Watsonville, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/watsonville/) · 20 projects

## Nearby places

- [Santa Clara County, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/santa-clara/) · 2,000+ projects
- [Monterey County, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/monterey/) · 840+ projects
- [San Mateo County, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/san-mateo/) · 990+ projects
- [Alameda County, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/alameda/) · 1,000+ projects
- [Contra Costa County, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/contra-costa/) · 1,300+ projects
- [San Francisco County, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/san-francisco/) · 450+ projects

All places in California: [California](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/)

## Questions about Santa Cruz County

### What's planned in Santa Cruz County, CA?

Boardwalk found 350+ planned projects in Santa Cruz County, CA in the last 12 months. The latest is on the Capitola Building Department agenda for Oct 9, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Santa Cruz County projects come from public meeting records, such as Capitola Building Department agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Santa Cruz County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 18, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 19, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Santa Cruz County, CA", boardwalkai.com/development/california/santa-cruz/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count