The following information is to help Residents Navigate the Planning Process.

For a general overview of our planning process, please refer to the Residents Guide to Navigating the Planning Process brochure.  Below are links to web pages in the City’s website that provide useful information related to the City’s development review process.

ü  City Rules & Policies

ü  Property & Case Information

ü  Board, Commission & City Council Information

ü  Other Helpful Links

ü  How to Stay Informed & Contact Us

City Rules & Policies

Below is a list of the rules and policies that affect the planning process which is overseen by the Planning Division.

City Charter

Design Guidelines

General Plan & Local Coastal Plan

Major Planning Efforts

Municipal Code

Planning & Zoning Maps

Planning Division Handouts

Property And Case Information

The following links can assist in finding specific case and property information.

Find Parcel Information by Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) or Street Address

Find Parcel maps online at the Santa Barbara County Tax Assessor's Office

Find Case Status Information by Case number or Street Address

Find Environmental Documents currently under review

View City Property Records & Archives (such as Street & Planning files)

Use our GIS interactive map to find a property

City Council, Boards & Commission Information

The following are the main discretionary bodies that work with the Planning Division.

City Council (CC)

Planning Commission (PC)

Staff Hearing Officer (SHO)

Architectural Board of Review (ABR)

Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC)

Single Family Design Board (SFDB)

Sign Committee (SC)

Appeal Process Handout

Other Helpful Links

Below are some additional helpful links pertaining to local development.

Business License Information

Cortese List Data Resources

Historic Preservation Information

Lists of Development Projects in the City

Neighborhood Construction Activity

Santa Barbara Air Pollution Control District (APCD)

Storm Water Management Program (SWMP)

Tree Information

Water Conservation & Landscaping Information

How To Stay Informed & Contact Us

The following are some links to keep you informed of City events, closures, and upcoming meetings.

City Directory & Department Locations

Planning Division's Organizational Chart

Planning Division Contact Information

Subscribe to City E-mail Distribution Lists and Bulletins

View the City's Calendar & Events

Watch City TV Online

For questions, comments or suggestions regarding this web page: contact Marisela Salinas via email at MSalinas@SantaBarbaraCA.gov.

For More Information Contact The Planning Counter:
630 Garden Street | Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (Located between Ortega and Cota Streets)
Office Hours: 8:30-4:30 PM | Phone: 564-5578