Summer Internship Program Announcement

The Planning and Development Department is seeking interns for its 2021 Summer Internship Program. Interns will work with the Development Review or Long Range Planning Divisions. Applications are due by May 20, 2021, and the Summer Internship Program will begin in late June.

See here for more details and application requirements.

PUBLIC COUNTER NOTICE RE: COVID-19

In abundance of caution and in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Planning and Development Department is closing the public service counters at the Santa Barbara and Santa Maria locations until FURTHER NOTICE. The Department is committed to continuing to provide public services during this time. Read the NOTICE...

Building Submittal Process During Counter Closure

Click here for instructions on how to submit plans for review during the Building and Safety permit counter closure.

Electronic Plan Review

Building and Safety division is now accepting plans and design documents in PDF format for all submittals. Final approvals will be issued on a hard copy of digitally approved plans. Learn more...

Zoning Submittal Process During Counter Closure

Click here for instructions on how to submit applications for review during the Zoning Counter closure.