Montecito panel approves revised streamlining recommendations, keeps many design‑review protections

Oct 20, 2026

The Montecito Planning Commission voted 5–0 to forward revised recommendations on countywide ministerial permitting amendments to the County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors, keeping design‑review protections for most single‑family homes and tightening several exemptions.

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The Montecito Planning Commission on Thursday voted to forward recommended revisions to county‑proposed ministerial permitting and zoning changes — including limits to several staff‑proposed exemptions — while urging stronger protections for historic properties and special‑district coordination.

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