This handbook details possible housing land in Rio Del Mar with thepotential to impact the value of all housing, with a focus on four particular zones: Escondido Verde, Rio Highlands, The Orchard, and Bush Gulch. Considerable controversy seems to radiate from the Rio Highlands section.

Notables: Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, Gregory B Cole, Marlene Bracken, Janet Winans, Douglas fir, commercial Christmas tree Farm, Glen Harris, Alpha Harris, Dr Robert Dennis, Margaret Dennis, F & M Partnership, Morton L Friedman, Robert P Marani / R P Marani / Bob Marani, Da Pont Construction, Everett Meisser Jr, State Coastal Commission, Local Coastal Program, Rio Del Mar Improvement Association, Amelia Arano, Jose Arano, Augustia Arano, Aptos Village, Bay View Hotel, Rancho Aptos, Rafael Castro / Raphael Castro, Soledad Castro, William F Dawson, Deer Park Shopping Center, Donna W Marani / Donna M Marani, Community United Methodist Church, Country Club Park, Carlyle Miller, Dolores K Miller, Local Coastal Program, Richard P Trenbeth, Mrs Barry P Hopkins / Joyce Hopkins, Mrs Paul M Carrick / Patricia Carrick, Robert W Hagstrom, Craig G Schwinge