North Coast Assessments

The Board upheld property assessments for 1970-71, disappointing property owners. Some assessments were reduced by 30% for fiscal 1971-72. ​Property owners may challenge the ruling in Superior Court. Changes in zoning occurred after the March 1 lien date. ​Current zoning effectively limits coastal property use to agriculture. ​
Properties are appraised at higher values than agricultural income can support. ​
Property taxes exceed potential income for many owners. ​The Williamson Act does not apply to all coastal properties. ​Current zoning creates a financial burden, leading to inverse condemnation situations.
Creator: Sentinel Editorial
Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel
Date: 1971-07-15
Type: NEWS
Coverage: 1970s
Identifier: CF-25778

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Editorial, Sentinel. “North Coast Assessments.” Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1971-07-15. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/101699. Accessed 31 July 2025.