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Board gives first reading to Isla Vista residential permit and commercial meter ordinances; public debate on access and enforcement

Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors · February 5, 2026
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Summary

The board introduced ordinances to establish an Isla Vista residential parking‑permit program and commercial parking meters, set a July 20 hearing for adoption, and heard public proposals including a beautification work‑for‑permit pilot and concerns from Surfrider about coastal access precedents.

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors on July 6 approved first reading of ordinances to enable a residential parking‑permit program and commercial parking meters in Isla Vista, moving the proposals toward a July 20 hearing for final adoption and accompanying coastal development review.

Public Works staff explained that state vehicle code requires a local ordinance to authorize permit programs and parking meters; staff said after…

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