Staff Hearing Officer - September 130, 2026

The City of Santa Barbara Staff Hearing Officer meeting, held September 30, 2026, considered three land-use applications. At 212 La Hoya Drive, the officer approved an accessory dwelling unit and related front- and interior-setback modifications for parking and a trash/recycling enclosure. At 1715 Thomas Avenue, the officer approved setback modifications to permit additions and a replacement garage, including work built without permits; the decision is subject to a 10-day appeal period. The officer also noted that obtaining permits before construction would have avoided the enforcement process.

For 406 and 408 North Quarantina Street, the officer approved a performance standard permit for a construction and materials yard with accessory office space, site and parking changes, and an as-built shed and gate. The proposal includes eight vehicle spaces, fleet parking, and a lot-tie agreement required before building permit issuance; the approval is subject to a 10-day appeal period. Environmental exemptions were affirmed for the cases as applicable. No contracts, purchasing decisions, budget allocations, or other procurement activity were identified.