Council designates Simpson House Inn as community benefit project

Oct 28, 2026

The council unanimously designated 121 East Arriaga Street (the Simpson House Inn) as a community benefit project, with staff confirming no exterior enlargement and applicants saying additional revenue would support historic preservation.

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The Santa Barbara City Council unanimously designated the proposed development at 121 East Arriaga Street — the Simpson House Inn — as a community benefit project during its consent calendar on Oct. 27.

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