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Board adopts amendment to inclusionary housing ordinance on second reading, 4–1

Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors · March 11, 2025
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Summary

On a 4–1 roll call the Board adopted the second reading to amend County Code Chapter 46A (inclusionary housing); Supervisor Nelson voted no.

The Board adopted on second reading an amendment to the county’s inclusionary housing ordinance (County Code Chapter 46A). The ordinance change was introduced by the Community Services Department and moved on the floor by staff recommendation; the roll call recorded a 4–1 outcome with Supervisor Nelson voting No.

Why it matters: The amendment is intended to update local inclusionary requirements consistent with recent housing element changes and the County’s work program on affordable housing strategies. Staff told the Board the ordinance updates were part of the broader housing element implementation described earlier in the meeting.

Vote: Roll call (motion to adopt staff recommendation): Supervisor Nelson — No; Supervisor LaVagnino — Aye; Supervisor Lee — Aye; Supervisor Hartman — Aye; Chair Capps — Aye. Motion passes 4–1.