Program will implement new “No Parking Zones” signage in selected city areas.
Santa Cruz, CA [February 26, 2025] – The City of Santa Cruz is launching a new street sweeping pilot program to enhance street cleanliness and ensure compliance with state storm water regulations. To optimize street cleaning efficiency, the program will
temporarily limit parking on alternate days from 5-7 a.m. in pilot areas. This arrangement facilitates unrestricted access for street sweepers to effectively clean curbside and gutter areas. To enforce access, “No Parking Zones” signs will be posted throughout
each pilot area. Vehicles found in violation after March 4, 2025, will be subject to citations and removal.
Over the past several years, the city has utilized a third-party organization to monitor and test local streets for debris and trash in accordance with the
Regional
Water Quality Control Board Stormwater permit. A recent report noted that while most of the city has low trash levels, several areas were identified as having moderate trash levels. These areas include the
Harvey West area, Ocean Street corridor, Soquel Avenue, Water Street, Delaware Avenue, and the Mission Street Extension area.
Based on the report, the following six zones have been identified for the street sweeping pilot program: Zones 1 and 2 cover the Harvey West area, Zones 3 and 4 cover the Eastside area, and Zones 5 and 6 cover the Westside near the Delaware area.
These zones not only have higher levels of trash but are also predominantly located in commercial areas, mitigating the impact of limited parking during the designated hours each week. While these areas are currently swept on a regular basis, parked cars often
impede access to the curb and bike lane, where trash tends to accumulate.
For more information about each zone, affected streets, and impacted parking spaces, visit the
Street Sweeping Pilot Program website.
Street sweeping is a vital service that removes debris and litter to enhance aesthetics, safety, and public and environmental health. The pilot program aims to evaluate how this approach could be implemented in residential areas with moderate litter levels
and high parking demand.
