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Ted Hamilton-Rolle
Project Planner
THamiltonRolle@SantaBarbaraCA.gov
(805) 564-5470 x4559
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Single Family Design Board Process Improvements

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To streamline and simplify the design review process for single-family homes, the City is proposing amendments to the Single Family Design Board (SFDB) ordinance and design guidelines. This project is in response to the 2020 Novak Report, which recommended significant changes to the City's SFDB program. The project's goals include reducing the number of project types subject to SFDB review, expanding administrative approvals of minor projects, and simplifying the application process. 

The proposed changes to the SFDB program are summarized in the Planning Commission Staff Report dated March 21, 2024. 

Draft ordinance and guideline updates coming soon.

 

Sections

Timeline

1
Kickoff

February 2023

2
SFDB Applicant Survey

March-April 2023

3
Working Group Meetings

May-August 2023

4
Introductory Discussions at Single Family Design Board and Planning Commission

Spring 2024

5
Follow-Up Discussion Item at Single Family Design Board & Planning Commission Recommendation Hearing

Fall 2024

6
Ordinance Committee and City Council Review and Adoption of Updated SFDB Ordinance & Guidelines Amendments

January 2025