Santa Barbara County Plans for Workforce Housing; Questions on Size, Scale Remain
The county’s two priority sites could add up to 160 units of workforce housing downtown.
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Santa Barbara County Seeks ‘Prohousing’ Designation from State
The designation would increase funding opportunities for local housing and infrastructure projects but could limit local control on development policies.
Rental Inspection Comes to Isla Vista
Board of Supervisors unanimously approves program.
Isla Vista Rental Inspection Pilot Program Heads to Board of Supervisors
The program, which is exclusive to I.V., will start rental inspections on Del Playa Drive.
Ed St. George Floats Four-Story Art Deco Project at Pea Soup Andersen’s in Buellton
The conceptual plan shows 125 one-bedroom condos, restaurant space for Pea Soup Andersen’s, a pool, and a public gym.
Isla Vista Community Services District Now Offers Legal Expertise to Tenants, Landlords
The local community services district expanded its rental mediation program to include legal advice.
Santa Barbara County Planning Commission Approves Sueno Road Project in Isla Vista
The commissioners vote 3-2 to approve the trio of three-story apartment buildings, with concerns on parking and traffic impacts dominating the discussion.
Santa Barbara Court Orders Landlord to Follow the Law
James Knapp has two years to abide by ruling or face criminal prosecution.
Builder’s Remedy Project Sees Legal Action in Solvang
Residents filed a complaint against proposed 100-unit housing development, alleging its plans are incomplete.
Trio of Three-Story Apartment Buildings Proposed in Isla Vista
The 16-unit project, a partnership between Ed St. George and Isla Vista Church, heads to the South County Board of Architectural Review.
