Architectural Board of Review - September 28, 2026

The City of Santa Barbara Architectural Board of Review met on September 28, 2026. The board ratified consent-calendar actions, including project design and final approvals for several projects; the transcript identifies 1080 Coast Village Road and 2727 Miradero Lane, and notes that 433 Corona Del Mar was continued indefinitely. No contract awards, vendor selections, procurement actions, or spending allocations were identified.

The main discussion concerned draft lawn-replacement objective design standards and plant palettes, developed to support compliance with California’s prohibition on irrigating non-functional turf. Staff described revisions based on board and Historic Landmarks Commission feedback, including more canopy trees, expanded plant choices, native-plant indicators, and guidance for high-fire-hazard areas. The board voted to recommend the plant palettes to City Council for approval; the motion passed with one abstention. This was a recommendation, not final Council approval of the standards.