Upcoming Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Hearing at SB City Council – April 17th

The City is proposing amendments to Title 30 of the Zoning Ordinance to adopt local development regulations related to Accessory Dwelling Units and encourages public involvement.
On April 17, 2018 City Council will hold a hearing to consider adoption of amendments to the Santa Barbara Municipal Code to establish development regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). This will be the first reading (introduction) prior to a second reading (adoption) at a subsequent hearing. This hearing follows the Ordinance Committee’s meetings on February 27, 2018 and March 6, 2018 during which Committee members made a motion to forward their recommendation to City Council.

We encourage you to stay informed and attend the public hearing. The ADU webpage includes information about this work effort at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/ADU. To receive updates of future meetings regarding ADUs, please subscribe for notifications by following the instructions under the “Get Involved” tab on the ADU webpage. The City Council Agenda Packet is posted online on the Thursday prior to the hearing (April 12, 2018) at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CouncilVideos. Meetings can be viewed live on City TV-18, or on your computer at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTV. A rebroadcast schedule can be found at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTVProgramGuide.

This work effort is being conducted by the Planning Division of the Community Development Department in conjunction with Jerry Hittleman, Senior Planner, from Rincon Consultants, Inc. For questions about the state law or the City’s amendments to the Municipal Code establishing local regulations for ADUs, email ADU@SantaBarbaraCA.gov, or call (805) 564-5470 x4461 and your call will be directed to the appropriate staff. For questions about zoning compliance and building permits for proposed ADUs, please refer to the Accessory Dwelling Unit handout available on the ADU website, stop by the permit counters at 630 Garden Street, or call the Planning/Zoning Counter at (805) 564-5578.