Los Patos Underpass Removal Project – Final Environmental Impact Report

A Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) has been prepared following the 45-day public comment period for the Los Patos Underpass Removal Project (Project). The Final EIR includes responses to public comments on the draft EIR, as well as the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP).

Printed copies of the Initial Study, Draft EIR, and Final EIR are available for review at the following locations: 

City of Santa Barbara, Public Works Permit Counter
630 Garden Street 
Santa Barbara, California 93101   

The Permit Counter is located in the Community Development/Public Works Building at 630 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, California. The Public Counter is open for walk-in services Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. On Wednesdays, the counter is open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – no appointment needed.

Santa Barbara Public Library 
40 East Anapamu Street 
Santa Barbara, California 93101

Santa Barbara Public Library hours are 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Planning Commission Meeting 
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Location: City Hall, Council Chambers
735 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Time: 1:00 p.m.
The Planning Commission will review the Final EIR and determine whether to certify the EIR and approve the Coastal Development Permit. Meeting agendas, minutes, and videos are available online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC. 

All reasonable accommodations will be made for people with disabilities; call (805) 564-5305 one week in advance.