Capitola City Planning 08/20/2026

The Capitola City Planning Commission meeting held on August 20, 2026, primarily focused on zoning code amendments related to housing incentives, hotel development standards, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and regulations for body art studios. Key procurement-related discussions included proposed amendments to incentivized zones allowing increased building heights and floor area ratios for projects providing community benefits such as public open space or commercial space. The commission considered streamlining the approval process for land dedication related to community benefits, debated operational standards for hotels including a proposed 30-year minimum transient occupancy requirement, and discussed the application and lottery process for body art studio permits. Additionally, updates on the Local Coastal Program (LCP) and Cliff Drive resiliency planning were provided, with no immediate procurement actions but plans for future funding applications. The commission also addressed public concerns about maintaining the character of Capitola in new developments and ensuring collaborative shoreline protection efforts. No contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but policy decisions on zoning and development incentives could influence future procurement and development projects in the city.