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Staff Hearing Officer approves coastal permit for junior accessory dwelling unit at 222 Los Andes
Summary
On March 19, 2025, the Santa Barbara Staff Hearing Officer approved a coastal development permit limited to a junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) at 222 Los Andes. The decision is final and not appealable; neighbors raised concerns about light, privacy and scale.
The Santa Barbara Staff Hearing Officer on March 19, 2025 approved a coastal development permit for a junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) at 222 Los Andes, the hearing officer said, and noted the decision is the city’s final action and is not appealable.
The hearing officer said the discretionary review was limited to the JADU because the proposed two-story residence and garage qualify for a coastal exclusion based on the site’s location. The staff report includes CEQA findings and conditions of approval; staff determined the JADU portion is exempt from further environmental review under CEQA Guidelines section 15303, the hearing officer said.
The lot currently contains an existing…
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