Aptos Neighborhood Brief for Friday, October 4

APTOS NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEF

Good morning! It’s October 4 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and not as warm in Aptos

Today will be sunny to partly cloudy and not as warm. The high will be 81 with a low of 61.

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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

• The Highway 1 paving project near Aptos in southern Santa Cruz County resumed on Sunday. The work involves improving pavement quality along four miles of the highway, including the mainline and ramps, with overnight closures expected.
   
• Long-term projects: Soquel Drive, from State Park Drive to Paul Sweet Road, may be reduced to one lane in each direction from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., due to work at various sites.
   

Disclosure: Traffic incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.

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Property development

• The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has formally approved a zoning application for a project at 617 Seacliff Drive, Aptos, as of October 3. This project involves the renewal of a permit for a 2-bedroom vacation rental, which required compliance with the Vacation Rental Permit regulations. (view application)
   
• A permit application has been filed for a project at 526 Beach Dr, Aptos, which aims to enhance the property’s structural integrity and safety. The proposed project involves demolishing three existing wooden retaining walls and planters and replacing them with concrete retaining walls. Additionally, it includes repairing the current wooden deck and stairs, as well as updating the railing and windscreen. (view details)
   

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Property code violations

County officials cite property owners for issues such as substandard housing, illegal uses of buildings, property maintenance, abandoned appliances or furniture, construction without permits, and other issues that affect public safety and quality of life.

• The property at 761 Loma Prieta Dr, Aptos, CA 95003, which was cited for building code violations under case number NV24933, has now resolved the issues initially identified on July 13, 2023. At that time, the property owner had received formal notification of significant non-compliance with local building codes and a mandate for corrective action. The property owner has been assessed fees that must be paid to the county as part of the resolution process.
   

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Top news from nearby

Ann Ostermann retires after 20 years leading Santa Cruz County’s Open Studios Art Tour, which features over 300 artists and has been modernized to be free and more accessible.

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Farmers’ market Saturday

Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College features 90 vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses, locally produced olive oil, fresh pasta and gourmet sauces, organic juices, handmade sauerkraut, Corralitos smoked sausages and bacon, artisan breads and baked goods, organic honey, mushrooms, sprouts and microgreens, farm fresh eggs, flowers, potted plants, seedlings, herbs, and an unsurpassed selection of certified California grown fruits, vegetables and nuts.
Saturday 8 a.m. to noon at Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Year Round Read more

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No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.

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