New Beach Parking Restrictions: Santa Cruz County

Press release from the Santa Cruz County Government:

April 17 2020

Due to ongoing State and local Shelter in Place orders, the County of Santa Cruz is
taking measures to limit vehicular traffic at local beach areas.

The Santa Cruz County Public Works Department is establishing the Live Oak Parking
Program (LOPP) on Friday, April 17, 2020, which will remain in place through the
duration of the orders. Any vehicle not displaying a valid residential or temporary LOPP
permit will be cited, with enforcement in place seven days a week.

Residents in the LOPP zones and seasonal permit holders are encouraged to apply for
their 2020 season permit immediately. To apply, visit http://dpw.co.santacruz.ca.us/... and follow the instructions. Day passes may be purchased from any of the four pay stations located in the Live Oak Parking Program zones.

In addition, parking will be further restricted at County-owned beach lots in order to
encourage physical distancing. The Shelter in Place order limits non-essential travel and
is being enforced, and visitors are advised that there is no essential travel that requires
crossing county lines for recreational purposes.

Parking and vehicular access restrictions at local State Parks remain in effect. Some
County-owned and city facilities may also remain closed to enforce physical distancing
requirements, and additional closures may be considered as needed to encourage
compliance with the Shelter in Place orders.

This press release was produced by the Santa Cruz County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.