20688
20681
20674
Title
Design Standards News
Body
Sections
The City of Santa Barbara is currently evaluating its Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) zoning ordinances to simplify regulations and clarify standards, as part of implementing the Housing Element. As we move forward with drafting ordinance…
The City is proposing an amendment to the Municipal Code to add objective design and development standards for multi-unit and mixed-use housing projects to comply with state law, set clear design expectations, streamline design review…
The City is creating objective design standards for multi-unit and mixed-use housing projects to comply with state law, set clear design expectations, streamline design review approval, and make the permitting process more predictable. On…
The City is creating objective design standards for multi-unit and mixed-use housing projects to comply with state law, set clear design expectations, streamline design review approval, and make the permitting process more predictable. On…
On August 8, 2024, the Planning Commission voted to continue the hearing on the Title 25 Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS) to August 29, 2024. The Planning Commission’s motion also included several amendments to the ODDS.…
The Final Draft Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS) are now available for review. On Thursday August 8, 2024, the Planning Commission will receive staff’s presentation and consider a recommendation to City Council on adoption…
The Santa Barbara Design Standards Work Group will be meeting on Friday February 9, 2024 to provide input on the June 2023 Public Draft Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS). Topics to be discussed include a status update,…
Which architectural styles are appropriate for the City’s multi-unit housing neighborhoods? Beginning today through December 31, 2023, let us know where you think the City should allow Craftsman, Mediterranean, or Contemporary styles for…
Draft Objective Design and Development Standards for Review and Upcoming Planning Commission Meeting
The revised Draft Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS) are now available for review. On Thursday July 6, the Planning Commission will receive an overview presentation on the Draft ODDS. Staff will return to the Planning…
Staff is requesting specific input on the Administrative Draft Objective Design and Development Standards from the Architectural Board of Review. Board member input will be relayed to the City's consultant for consideration in the revised…
Staff is requesting specific input on the Administrative Draft Objective Design and Development Standards from the Historic Landmarks Commission and Architectural Board of Review. Commission and Board member input will be relayed to the…
The City’s Admin Draft Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS) is available for review and comment.
To encourage more housing in Santa Barbara and respond to changes in State Law, new design standards are being created for multi-unit housing to make the design review process more predictable and easier to understand while meeting the…
The third Work Group meeting will be held on February 11, 2022 via Zoom. The meeting materials are found on the project website here.
The existing conditions report has been released. For more information, click here.
The second Work Group meeting will be held on November 19, 2021 via GoToWebinar. The meeting materials are found on the project website here.
The first Work Group meeting will be held on September 10, 2021 via GoToWebinar. The meeting materials are found on the project website here.