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Conditional UseApproved1339 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, California

1339 Pacific Avenue — Natural History Museum Temporary Relocation

Santa Cruz

Description

Temporary use permit letting the Natural History Museum occupy an existing downtown building. Approved with a tweak to the retail-floor-area condition.

Impact summary

Downtown Pacific Avenue gains a temporary cultural attraction, potentially boosting foot traffic to nearby shops.

Applicant

Name
Wald, Ruhnke & Dost Architects (Christopher Barlow)
Address
1339 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, California

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · Zoning Administrator

Approved

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.

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