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Look up zoning maps in California

Official zoning and land-use maps, map directories, instructions and purpose-labelled zoning inquiry channels. County/city scope, historical or partial maps and offline access are identified in each entry.

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In California, 58 county departments and 1 city government publish 60 official links for this service, 3 of them online. Reviewed requirements cover availability notices (44) and processing time (1). 56 counties have a page for it below.

Before you start · 2 things to check
  • Start with the jurisdiction of the property. County permit offices may serve only unincorporated areas.
  • Use the official map and confirm project requirements with the planning or building office.

1 guide with reviewed service links · Santa Cruz

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County government · Santa Cruz

Community Development & Infrastructure — Unified Permit Center

Santa Cruz County building permit services. Confirm which county or city agency handles your property before applying.

Santa Cruz County Planning GIS zoning instructions (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

The county's GIS instructions explain APN/address lookup and the Land Use tab and Zoning text/graphic layers. This publishes the actual Planning and Building provider's guide without looking up any private parcel.

Official zoning display instructions

To see the zoning map, click the box next to "Zoning (text)" and "Zoning Graphic." This will turn on those layers.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

Santa Cruz County · Santa Cruz County — GIS Mapping (opens in a new tab)

Official county map/provider evidence: exact named map, actual layer list, access instructions or limitation

Zoning Graphic

Saved evidence: 15c879c2652e969f · Agent source review

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