Land DevelopmentPublic Works

 The Land Development Program is responsible for the following:

• Ensure land development projects comply with applicable regulations including the Subdivision Map Act, sound engineering practices, and City policies and guidelines.

• Manage and operate the Public Works Permit Counter, which issues over-the-counter Public Works permits, and participates in the review of over 1,000 building construction permits annually.
• Review and process private land development project applications and coordinate a unified Public Works Department response from all divisions.
• Assist customers with access to the Public Works library of record drawings and digital geospatial data.
• Manage and provide enforcement of the Outdoor Dining Programfor permits issued for outdoor dining on City Sidewalks Program, currently in Special Status due to Covid-19. Visit Outdoor Dining Program for information.

Please contact the Program Owner listed below if you have any questions.

Adam Hendel
Principal Civil Engineer - Program Owner
805-897-1921
805-564-5467 Fax
AHendel@SantaBarbaraCA.gov