2003-2008 Housing Element Focused Rezone Program
Housing Element Focused Rezone Program
On February 24, 2009, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors adopted the Focused Rezone Program, including certification of the EIR and amendments to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The Focused Rezone Program is designed to comply with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (State HCD) requirements to demonstrate that additional housing capacity has been made available to meet the targets established for the County by State HCD for the 2001-2009 Regional Housing Needs Allocation period (RHNA). Completion of the program is necessary in order for the County to maintain certification of the Housing Element.
The Focused Rezone Program proposes to amend the existing zoning for two sites to accommodate a minimum of 370 units of multifamily housing. Portions of two sites identified in the Orcutt Community Plan as Key Site 3 and 30 can accommodate 372 units of affordable multifamily housing on a combined 18.5 acres and were evaluated, along with several other alternatives, in an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) commissioned by the County this summer.
Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
A Notice of Preparation for the Housing Element Focused Rezone Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was released on June 27, 2008. A Draft EIR was made available August 5, 2008. The Final Certified EIR is now available for download below.
To order hard copies please contact the Office of Long Range Planning at 568-3380 and allow 3-5 business days for processing. Copies are also available for review at the following libraries: Santa Barbara, Solvang, Santa Maria, Carpinteria, Goleta, Lompoc, Orcutt, Buellton and Vandenberg Village.
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Notice of Availability (PDF)
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Notice of Preparation (PDF)
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Notice of Determination (PDF)
EIR Volume I
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EIR Volume II
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| Color Copies |
$39.60 |
$81.60 |
| Black & White Copies |
$30.00 |
$49.20 |
| Compact Disc |
No Charge |
No Charge |
Public Hearings
The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission held hearings following EIR scoping and comment hearings to consider adoption of the proposed focused rezone program for the County’s 2003-2008 Housing Element. These were followed by Board of Supervisors hearings to consider adoption of the Planning Commission's recommendation. Information regarding each meeting is available below.
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2/24/09 |
Board of Supervisors Hearing Betteravia Government Center |
1/27/09 |
Board of Supervisors Hearing Betteravia Government Center |
12/16/08 |
Board of Supervisors Hearing Betteravia Government Center |
12/9/08 |
Board of Supervisors Hearing (Continued to 12/16/2008) Administration Building |
11/12/08 |
Planning Commission Hearing Betteravia Government Center Link to Planning Commission Agenda and Staff Reports (Item #1) |
| 10/17/08 | Planning Commission Hearing Betteravia Government Center Link to Planning Commission Agenda and Staff Reports (Item #2) |
9/3/08 |
EIR Comment Hearing Betteravia Government Center |
7/22/08 |
EIR Scoping Hearing Betteravia Government Center |
The public is encouraged to attend hearings and participate. If unable to attend a hearing, comments may be submitted to David Matson, Deputy Director, Office of Long Range Planning at dmatson@sbcao.org.
For More Information
- Click here for the Housing Element Update Web Page (general information and history of the update process)
- Click here for White Papers (regarding several of the issues described in the Housing Element EIR, NOP and Project Description)
Contact:
David Matson, Deputy Director
Office of Long Range Planning
30 East Figueroa Street, 2nd Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
E-mail: dmatson@sbcao.org