PlanSB Density and Unit Size Workshop Presentations

The following Power Point presentations were given at the Density and Unit Size Workshops on June 24 and 25, 2009. The workshop results and a written summary of the Economic Feasibility Analysis will be presented to the Planning Commission on Thursday July 23, 2009. Read More ...

• PlanSB Financial Feasibility Analysis  (doc)
• Residential Unit Size Workshop PowerPoint  (doc)

Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Process for Plan Santa Barbara

The City of Santa Barbara has issued a Notice of Preparation/Notice of Scoping (NOP/NOS) for the Plan Santa Barbara EIR. This announces the official start of the EIR public process and outlines the EIR scope of analysis to be undertaken. Release of the NOP/NOS starts a 30-day period to receive comment from other agencies and the public on the EIR scope of analysis. The NOP/NOS comment period is January 15 through February 13, 2009. A Public Scoping Meeting to receive verbal comment on the EIR scope of analysis will also be held by the Planning Commission on Thursday January 29, 2009, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., at City Hall Council Chambers (De La Guerra Plaza, 735 Anacapa Street). Read More ...

• Notice of Program EIR Preparation  (doc)
• EIR Noticing Attachment 1 - Project Description Summary  (doc)
• EIR Noticing Attachment 2 - Draft GP LU Map  (doc)
• EIR Noticing Attachment 3 - EIR Scope and Alternatives  (doc)
• PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT - for Jan 29th, 2009 EIR and Scoping Heari  (doc)

Edits Version of Draft GPU: Draft Policy Preferences Report

The following link is a strike-out and underline version of the Plan Santa Barbara Draft General Plan Update: Draft Policy Preferences Report, January 2009, that reflects Council direction to staff on December 16, 2008, and based on those suggestions with which there did not appear to be any disagreement. This version of the report will now serve as the Project Description for the Environmental Impact Report, and the basis for future public discussion and refinement as the Plan Santa Barbara process approaches final adoption next year.

• January Draft Policy Pref Rprt CC Direction with Track Changes  (doc)

Building Heights in the City of Santa Barbara

Building heights in the City are established by the City Charter and the Santa Barbara Municipal Code. For information on heights please see the Building Heights Fact Sheet and the Building Heights Map below. Learn more...

Building Heights Map

The Building Heights Map shows various building heights by area. Learn more...