
ACCELERATE State Street
Pre-Lease Building Assessment, Expedited Design Review and Priority Plan Review for Downtown State Street
The City of Santa Barbara now has a program to foster economic development for State Street businesses located between Cabrillo Boulevard and Sola Street. With a goal to make it easier and faster to occupy vacant, commercial space on downtown State Street. City staff liaisons are available to provide consultation for property owners and prospective tenants.
Design Review Agenda Priority: All applications in ACCELERATE’s target area will receive priority placement on Historic Landmarks Commission, Sign Committee and Architectural Board of Review Agendas. There is no additional cost for this beyond the standard fees. Ask your staff planner for details.
Move Faster: All ACCELERATE projects will receive priority building plan review for tenant improvements. There is no additional cost for this beyond the standard fees. Ask your staff plans examiner for details.
Customized Service: Meet, speak, and/or e-mail with the staff who will help guide your project through the design review and/or permitting process.