Santa Barbara County outlines goals for open space element update

Aug 20, 2026

County planners explained that the open space element update will meet California requirements under SB 1425, map existing open spaces, and set high-level goals and action items to support connectivity, equity, climate resilience and working lands, with a draft expected this fall.

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County staff and facilitators used a virtual workshop on Aug. 20 to explain what the county will include in an update to the open space element of the general plan and to solicit community values and priorities.

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