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Local resident and business owner urges Solvang to restore Mission San Ynezland-use designation, citing fairness

Solvang City Council · November 11, 2025
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Summary

During public communications on Nov. 10, Charlene Getz, a Solvang resident and member of the Design Review Committee, asked the council to restore Mission San Ynez to its original private land-use designation, saying current city oversight imposes extra restrictions compared with other private event venues and imposes costs on community events.

Charlene Getz, a Solvang resident who serves on the city's Design Review Committee and operates a vintage-event business, told the council on Nov. 10 that Mission San Ynez should be treated as private property rather than be subject to uniquely restrictive city oversight.

Getz said events held at Mission San Ynez bring tourism and revenue to Solvang and that she personally invests about $4,000 in marketing for each…

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