Aptos Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, March 16

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Good morning! It’s March 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny and very warm in Aptos

Today will be partly sunny and very warm; first day of intense heat. The high will be 83 with a low of 55. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air.

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Aptos news

The county is advancing Soquel Drive improvements between State Park Drive Freedom Boulevard despite a $5 million funding gap, with ongoing construction and potential traffic impacts expected.

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What’s new around you

▼︎ real estate   ▼︎ code violations   ▼︎ food inspections   ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…

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Things to do in Aptos

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Property development

• The Santa Cruz County Planning Department is currently accepting public comments on a zoning application for a proposed addition at 204 Wixon Avenue, Aptos 95003, but will stop accepting comments after March 26. The project seeks to add approximately249 square feet to the existing residence, with about 97 square feet on the first floor and 152 square feet on the second floor. Planned improvements include new siding, roofing, windows, a covered porch, new steps, and a new railing, all designed to match the existing house in both materials and color. The project requires a Coastal Development Permit and will adhere to current California building, energy, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical codes. No changes are proposed to the existing decks, bedrooms, or garage. Residents who to provide input must submit comments before the March 26 deadline. (view application)
   

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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.

• A code violation notice has been issued for the property 3059 Sandbrook Ln, Aptos 95003-367 under code compliance number **NV25350**. The violation concerns the unpermitted conversion of the garage into an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) without obtaining the necessary permits or approvals from the county. This type of conversion requires official to ensure safety and compliance with local building regulations.
   
• The property at 509 Middlefield Dr, Aptos 95003, which was cited for building code violations under case number NV24755 on June 14, 2022, has now resolved the cited issues. The violations involved the storage of inoperable vehicles, construction equipment, and other personal property in the front yard driveway, leading to the property being categorized as a neglected property issue due to lack of maintenance in accordance with local building and zoning codes. The property has been assessed fees that must be paid to the county as a result of these violations.
   

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Restaurant inspections

County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.

• California Coffee at 9105 Soquel Dr, Aptos, passed a county health inspection on March 13 with no critical issues.
   
• Soul Salad at 7957 Soquel Dr, Aptos, passed a county health inspection on March 13 with no critical issues.
   

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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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No traffic problems nearby

We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!

Disclosure: Property development updates and code violations 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.