ACCELERATE 2.0

A CASp is trained and certified by the State to assess a project’s compliance with federal- and state-mandated accessibility requirements. Staff considers the advance review of accessibility improvements to be a significant factor in reducing the overall plan review time by providing the property owner and prospective tenants with a list of necessary accessibility improvements that can be addressed prior to the execution of the lease agreement or the initial tenant improvement plan submittal. This increases the certainty of the scope of the plan review, thus minimizing corrections and saving time in the review process A written report will be supplied. Call (805) 564-5542 or email ACCELERATE@SantaBarbaraCA.gov.

In many instances there are insufficient plumbing fixtures for existing business within the Accelerate areas, and when these tenant spaces turn over and floor plans are revised, incoming tenants are required to add more plumbing fixtures and create larger, accessible restrooms. The required, larger restroom area diminishes the available business area needed to generate sales. Such dynamics make the early determination of the required plumbing fixtures an essential component of lease agreements and business planning. A written report will be supplied. Call (805) 564-5542 or email ACCELERATE@SantaBarbaraCA.gov.

The City’s Storm Water Permit issued by the State Water Quality Control Board requires development projects to remove pollutants from storm water before discharge from private property into the Municipal storm drain system. Determining storm water compliance level (i.e., Tier) early on in the project planning process, prevents storm water improvements from being an afterthought. This often results in cost savings and greater water quality benefit. If the amount of new/replaced impervious area proposed is provided, staff can provide feedback on what storm water Tier your project will require. Call (805) 603-1399 or email JRumbley@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

State of California legislation mandates recycling of both inorganics and organics at commercial and multi-family properties. Accommodating the amount of waste generation onsite can often catch new businesses unprepared.

• All waste receptacles must be screened with an enclosure or landscaping.
• Waste receptacles that are shared require sufficient capacity for all users. If located off-site, a formal agreement between property owners is also required.

If the occupancy type and square footage of the tenant space is provided, City staff can quickly calculate the expected waste generation and determine the number, type and size of containers needed for project approval. Call (805) 991-7741 or email DRosales@SantaBarbaraCA.gov to schedule a pre-lease assessment or site visit.

The Fire Prevention Bureau offers free pre-application consultation for fire related development issues. The consultation may be for general project overview or for site specific issues that the applicant may see as an obstacle to project viability. Access, hydrant data, sprinkler concerns, fire alarms, code-alternate possibilities and project phasing may all be topics of consultation, either on site or at the Fire Prevention office. Call (805) 564-5702.