City of Santa Barbara, CA

01/28/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 01/28/2026 20:21

Draft Housing Plan Program EIR Available for Public Review

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Draft Housing Plan Program EIR Available for Public Review

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The City of Santa Barbara has prepared the Housing Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to analyze the potential environmental effects of implementing Housing Plan programs. These programs include ongoing initiatives, procedural changes, zoning ordinance amendments, and other actions required to comply with state housing laws and respond to the City's Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation of 8,001 new housing units. Please note: The Program EIR does not evaluate specific development projects. 

Public Comment Period

The City is accepting public comments on the Draft EIR during the 45-day review period from January 30, 2026 - March 17, 2026 (5:00 p.m). 

How to Review and Comment

We welcome your participation in the City of Santa Barbara's environmental review process.

  • Mail / Deliver Comments to:
    City of Santa Barbara
    Community Development Department, Planning Division
    Attn: Julia Pujo, Environmental Analyst
    630 Garden Street, P.O. Box 1990
    Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990

Public Hearing

Attend the Santa Barbara Planning Commission meeting:

Date: March 12, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Council Chambers at City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street.
Virtual Option: Zoom participation available. The meeting link and instructions will be posted in the March 12, 2026 Planning Commission agenda at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC

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