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Committee supports hiring consultant to update draft creek buffer ordinance, eyes map and rule changes
Summary
The Sustainability Council Committee reviewed public comments on a draft creek-buffer ordinance and voted to support staff direction to hire a consultant (approximately $400,000 from the Creeks Reserve Fund) to update maps, technical reports and draft language before re-releasing the ordinance for public review.
The Santa Barbara City Sustainability Council Committee on Aug. 7 received an extensive update on a draft creek-buffer ordinance and voted to support staff's recommendation to hire an outside consultant to refine the proposal.
Staff said the current codified creek buffer in the city is 25 feet from Mission Creek and explained that the draft ordinance proposes larger, tiered buffers: 50 feet from top of bank for major creeks, 35 feet for flood-control reaches and 15 feet for minor creeks. The draft would apply to new development and substantial redevelopment; existing legal development could be maintained and repaired, with a modification process available for constrained lots.
Staff reviewed outreach and responses to the January-to-April public comment period: they reported receiving 121 comment letters during the formal comment period and additional…
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