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Santa Barbara County Is Modernizing and Streamlining Planning and Zoning Permits

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – Santa Barbara County is taking important steps to make its planning and zoning system more efficient, predictable, and


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(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) Santa Barbara County is taking important steps to make its planning and zoning system more efficient, predictable, and user-friendly. On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the Board of Supervisors will consider a new set of ordinance amendments aimed at streamlining permit reviews while continuing to protect community character and environmental resources.

The proposed Ordinance Streamlining and Housing Accommodation amendments are part of a larger effort to modernize the County's zoning ordinances. The goal is to make the permitting process clearer and faster for residents, homeowners, and businesses, without compromising safety, environmental protections, or development quality.