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Staff Hearing Officer approves new house and junior ADU at 2200 Carlton Way with zoning modifications; junior ADU coastal permit granted
Summary
The Staff Hearing Officer approved a new two‑story residence with an attached junior accessory dwelling unit at 2200 Carlton Way, granting a coastal development permit for the junior ADU and approving front setback and open‑yard modifications; the coastal permit is non‑appealable while other zoning decisions are subject to a 10‑day appeal period.
The City of Santa Barbara Staff Hearing Officer approved a proposal to build a new two‑story single‑family house with an attached 300‑square‑foot junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) at 2200 Carlton Way on April 2, 2025, granting a coastal development permit for the JADU and approving two zoning modifications: a front setback modification and an open‑yard modification.
Staff described the existing site as developed with a 1,017‑square‑foot residence and a 386‑square‑foot garage on a corner lot at Carlton and Palisades. The proposed project would construct a new 2,086‑square‑foot two‑story house with a 430‑square‑foot garage and a 300‑square‑foot attached JADU. Staff concluded the project’s other elements qualify for a coastal exclusion; however, the attached JADU requires a coastal development permit. The application also…
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