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Santa Barbara County
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The Planning Commission will hear a request from the County Planning and Development Department to exempt two ordinance amendments from CEQA.
The Planning Commission completed required CEQA findings and concluded the amendments are exempt from CEQA.
What's happening
Why it matters
The amendments would update land‑use and the transportation network in the Eastern Goleta Valley, improving road circulation and multimodal mobility.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Planning Commission recommendation
This is an advisory recommendation, not a final county decision.
The County Planning Commission voted to recommend that the Board of Supervisors approve the Eastern Goleta Valley Comprehensive Plan amendments (cases 26GPA‑00008 and 26GPA‑00009), finding the actions exempt from CEQA and within the scope of the 2023‑2031 Housing Element EIR.
Recommended Sep 30, 2026.
Received and filed a report from the Planning and Development Department regarding proposed amendments to the County Land Use and Development Code and Coastal Zoning Ordinance.
What's happening
Why it matters
The amendments could speed up ministerial permitting, affecting developers, businesses, and residents who need permits.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Planning Commission recommendation
This is an advisory recommendation, not a final county decision.
The County Planning Commission voted to recommend that the proposed ministerial‑streamlining amendments to the County Land Use and Development Code and Coastal Zoning Ordinance are administrative actions not subject to CEQA.
Recommended Sep 30, 2026.
The Commission voted 4‑0 to recommend approval of the Vesting Tract Map with revised conditions.
What's happening
Why it matters
The project subdivides 153.33 acres into nine parcels, creating new lots and a private water system, affecting land use, water infrastructure, and local agriculture.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Planning Commission recommendation
This is an advisory recommendation, not a final county decision.
The item “Approve Sobhani Trust Vesting Tract Map” was recommended approval (4–0).
Recommended Sep 9, 2026.
The commission voted 5-0 to continue the item to a hearing on December 9, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
The recommendation will determine whether the facility proceeds, affecting the visual landscape and future service options for nearby residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person or via Zoom webinar.
Email: dvillalo@countyofsb.org
Submit comment: Submit written comment by 12:00 p.m. on the Monday before the hearing (date not listed).
Planning Commission recommendation
This is an advisory recommendation, not a final county decision.
The Planning Commission continued the T‑Mobile 4(a) telecommunications facility item to a hearing on December 9, 2026.
Recommended Aug 26, 2026.
The commission approved a lot line adjustment that reconfigures two parcels (602.42 acres and 34.34 acres) into two new parcels of 524.1 acres and 112.66 acres.
What's happening
Why it matters
Changing the lot lines alters property boundaries, influencing future land use and development potential.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person or via Zoom webinar.
Email: dvillalo@countyofsb.org
Submit comment: Submit written comment by 12:00 p.m. on the Monday before the hearing (date not listed).
Planning Commission recommendation
This is an advisory recommendation, not a final county decision.
The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the Wallover LLC lot line adjustment in Eastern Goleta Valley.
Recommended Aug 26, 2026.
The commission approved the tentative parcel map that divides a 9.67-acre parcel into four residential lots.
What's happening
Why it matters
The map creates new residential lots, opening the area for future housing development.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person or via Zoom webinar.
Email: dvillalo@countyofsb.org
Submit comment: Submit written comment by 12:00 p.m. on the Monday before the hearing (date not listed).
Planning Commission recommendation
This is an advisory recommendation, not a final county decision.
The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the Malmuth Tentative Parcel Map.
Recommended Aug 26, 2026.
The commission approved a development plan for a 45,000-gsf enclosed equestrian arena and conditional use for small-scale events, with revised conditions of approval.
What's happening
Why it matters
The arena will introduce a large event space that may affect traffic, noise, and local economic activity.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person or via Zoom webinar.
Email: dvillalo@countyofsb.org
Submit comment: Submit written comment by 12:00 p.m. on the Monday before the hearing (date not listed).
Planning Commission recommendation
This is an advisory recommendation, not a final county decision.
The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the Landon Equestrian Arena project with revised conditions of approval.
Recommended Aug 26, 2026.
The Planning Commission approved the Maria Asphalt Refinery Development Plan, Permit No. 95-DP-001, with a 5‑0 vote.
What's happening
Why it matters
The approval permits a change of owner, operator, and guarantor for the refinery, helping preserve local industrial jobs and economic activity.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Planning Commission recommendation
This is an advisory recommendation, not a final county decision.
The item “Approve Maria Asphalt Refinery Development Plan” was recommended approval (5–0).
Recommended Aug 12, 2026.
The scheduled meeting on 8/5/2026 at 9:00 AM has been cancelled.
The July 29, 2026 hearing has been cancelled.
The July 8, 2026 Planning Commission hearing has been cancelled.
