Staff Hearing Officer - August 19, 2026

The City of Santa Barbara Staff Hearing Officer meeting on August 19, 2026, primarily addressed coastal development permits related to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) at residential properties. The hearing officer announced approval of a coastal development permit for an ADU at 167 Vista Delmare Drive, noting the project’s consistency with neighborhood development and that it was not subject to appeal. The meeting also reviewed a permit and front setback modification for 1454 Harbor View Drive, involving conversion of a garage into an ADU with increased roof height within the front setback. Staff recommended approval, and the hearing officer made findings supporting the project’s environmental exemption, zoning consistency, and coastal development permit criteria. The decision was subject to a 10-day appeal period. No new contracts, budget allocations, or procurement actions were discussed during the meeting.