Citizens Planning Association

of Santa Barbara County

County-wide advocates for wise, sustainable land-use.

Our Mission Statement

Citizens Planning Association (CPA) is a nonprofit grassroots organization that focuses on countywide land use issues. We advocate for the best standards of design and natural resource protection in order to maintain sustainable communities and protect the heritage of Santa Barbara County.

To further this mission we inform, educate, and engage with residents and decision makers; encourage citizen involvement; and serve as a watchdog for our priority objectives.

About Us

We are a nonprofit grassroots organization focusing on countywide land use issues.

We advocate for the best standards of design and natural resource protection in order to maintain sustainable communities and protect the heritage of Santa Barbara County.

Events

Monthly Events

1st Monday: Speakers Series, noon via zoom

1st Thursday: North County Land Use Committee Meeting: locations vary

2nd Wednesday: Board Meeting at the office or zoom

4th Wednesday:  South County Land Use Committee Meeting:  CPA office at noon 

No Events are currently scheduled

Get Involved

As a grassroots organization, to be strong and effective we need membership involvement.

There are a variety of opportunities to help make a difference in our community through volunteering at CPA.

Latest Monday Speaker Series

James Kyriaco – Goleta City Council, February 3, 2025       -is now online

Latest Letter

CPA Supports the Appeal to Save the Stone Pines
Dear Santa Barbara Mayor and City Council Members, Citizens Planning Association is very concerned about the fate of the individually landmarked Stone Pine trees that grace the six block stretch of Anapamu Street. These trees and the majestic canopy have been a part of Santa Barbara City history since the early 20th century and are considered so important that they each became a city landmark in 1997 by action of this very same City Council. Now, via some convoluted process, these trees might be de-landmarked, or un-landmarked, by a lower level commission and the Parks Department who want to remove the trees. It is very rare for a community to destroy a landmark. Why start now! CPA supports the position of the appellants and we strongly commend...
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