Hoop Structures Ordinance Amendment
The Hoop Structures Ordinance Amendment project will amend the Land Use and Development Code (LUDC) to address the permit requirements for hoop structures on agriculturally zoned lands in the inland areas of the unincorporated County of Santa Barbara.
About Hoops
Hoop structures are removable agricultural plant protection structures that shelter crops from the elements and enhance the growing environment. Hoop structures are widely used in the County to produce high value crops. Recent trends indicate that more farmers are using hoop structures and that they are using taller hoop structures. As agricultural practices evolve, these structures are being used for a wider variety of crops and varied farming methods. Hoop structures allow farmers flexibility with crop selection and rotation, as they can be (1) erected where needed to enhance production and to protect crops that are more sensitive to the elements, (2) moved to other parts of the farm when crops are rotated, and (3) removed entirely when crop selection indicates they are no longer needed.
The County of Santa Barbara Planning and Development (P&D) Department has prepared a Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the project. The DEIR was released on January 30, 2018, for 45 days of public review and comment. P&D will receive comments until the close of the public comment period at 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 15, 2018.
P&D is the lead agency preparing the focused EIR with the purpose of informing decision-makers and the public regarding the potential environmental effects related to the project. The EIR analyzes the proposed Hoop Structures Ordinance Amendment to assess the significance of any potential effects on the environment and where necessary, identifies mitigation measures.
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The public comment period is now closed. Click here for: Draft EIR The public may comment on the adequacy of the DEIR by providing testimony at the public comment hearings (information below) and/or submitting written comments to Julie Harris at 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 or via email at hoopstructures@countyofsb.org prior to the close of the public comment period on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 5:00 P.M. To inquire about obtaining hard copies of the Draft EIR contact: |
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| DEIR Environmental Comment Hearings | |
Monday, February 26, 2018, 5:30 P.M. Betteravia Government Center |
Monday, March 5, 2018, 5:30 P.M. Planning Commission Hearing Room |
| Notice of Preparation | |
The Comment Period is Closed. |
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Contacts
Please email staff with any comments or questions
Dan Klemann, Deputy Director: dklemann@countyofsb.org
David Lackie, Supervising Planner: dlackie@countyofsb.org
Julie Harris, Senior Planner: jharris@countyofsb.org
Steven Counts Imara, Planner: scounts@countyofsb.org
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