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County planning director outlines fee overhaul and upcoming Board items; Board denied SABL transfer

Montecito Planning Commission (Santa Barbara County) · December 18, 2025
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Summary

Santa Barbara County planning director told the Montecito commission the Board recently approved a fee overhaul to move toward cost recovery and will consider housing element and environmental justice items on Jan. 27; he also said the Board denied a transfer of SABL ownership/operator guarantees.

Director of Planning and Development Plowman reported to the Montecito Planning Commission on Dec. 17 that the Board of Supervisors had approved a departmental fee overhaul after a Dec. 9 hearing with a second reading on Dec. 16. Plowman said the update simplifies fees for building and safety, moves the department closer to cost recovery and will increase revenue…

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