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Planning staff unveils wide-ranging code clean-up and zoning amendments; board asks for local outreach and returns in January

Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors · December 17, 2025
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Summary

Planning presented a phased package to simplify code language, clarify ministerial versus discretionary review, and revise density and open-space metrics in some residential and commercial zones. No action was requested; the board directed staff to meet with district offices and return Jan. 27 with refined proposals.

Planning & Development staff presented a multi-part workshop Dec. 16 proposing code clean-ups and zoning amendments intended to streamline permit procedures, clarify ministerial review thresholds, and modernize density and open-space standards for selected zones.

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