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Created page with "Hi Kirk, I've added some preliminary comments about your project below: -You'll need to provide a document proving that your property meets all of the qualifying criteria linked here: https://www.cityofsantacruz.com/home/showpublisheddocument/89757/638097376563770000 -The subject site is located within a Highly Sensitive Archaeological Area per SCMC 24.12.430. An archaeologist report is strongly encouraged to be prepared and submitted as part of this land division appli..." |
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== Ownership Questions == | |||
Thank you for your patience. | |||
After a review of the State law , the question of 'property owner' appeared to be intentionally vague. In the past with accessory dwelling units we utilized a number of resources to verify this – one is the homeowners exemption which indicates that the dwelling is the primary residence of the property owner. | |||
So actually, the answer is yes to most of your questions ....the key is that the property owner has to live there for 3 years, it cannot be a short term rental and the requite agreement that has to be signed and notarized provides | |||
the City the authority to review the project should a complaint be received that the subject sites are acting more like a developer's property. The State's intention is to allow homeowners in most areas around the state (those zoned for single-family) to divide their property into two lots, thereby increasing opportunities for homeownership in their neighborhood. | |||
Best, | |||
NANCY A. CONCEPCION | |||
ASSOCIATE PLANNER | CODE COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST | |||
Department of Planning and Community Development | |||
City of Santa Cruz | |||
809 Center Street - Room 101 | |||
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | |||
831.420.5112 | |||
From: Aaron Lieben <[email protected]> | |||
Sent: Monday, February 20, 2023 10:19 AM | |||
To: Nancy Concepcion <[email protected]> | |||
Cc: Kirk Garber <[email protected]> | |||
Subject: 126 Acadia Ave Questions | |||
Hi Nancy, | |||
As per our phone conversation, I'm following up with a few questions you offered to research for us. Thank you in advance for your help. The property in question is 126 Acadia Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 and it meets all 10 items on the SB 9 checklist: | |||
# The property is owned by a trust. My friend is the executor of the trust and an equal beneficiary of the trust along with his 3 siblings. Can he (or one of his siblings) who claims the home as their primary residence qualify for the SB 9 lot split? | |||
# If the trust does not qualify for the SB 9 lot split, can one of the beneficiaries rent the home as their primary residence and then qualify as a renter? | |||
# After an SB 9 lot split, can the split lot be sold prior to 3 years (providing the front home is retained as the primary residence? | |||
# After an SB 9 lot split, can the primary residence be switched to the new home on the lot split and can the front home be sold prior to 3 years? | |||
Very much appreciated. | |||
Kindest Regards, | |||
Aaron | |||
Aaron Lieben | |||
(831) 345-3898 | |||
[[Mailto:[email protected]|[email protected]]] | |||
== Lot Split Questions == | |||
Hi Kirk, | Hi Kirk, | ||
