Letters

To: Santa Barbara County Planning Commission: Citizens Planning Association is a county-wide organization which has been following land use projects since it was established in 1960. CPA has read through the staff report for this project and we have several concerns. We have weighed in on several drive-thru projects both in SB City and in […]

To: City of Santa Barbara Legislative Committee Re: Agenda Item for March 3, 2026 Citizens Planning Association is trying to stay abreast of proposed State Housing legislation that might benefit Santa Barbara City. We have added this focus to our priority list after what we considered a fairly disasterous Housing Element update which does very

Dear Ms. Sumait, The undersigned groups submit these comments on the Calls for Information and Nominations for the Southern and Central California Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Lease Sales Proposed in the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. Read entire Letter (pdf)

To: Mayor Randy Rouse and City Council Members Re: Agenda Item 12; Proposed Disposition and Development Agreement between the City of Santa Barbara and Alliance Bernstein for the Redevelopment at Paseo Nuevo Dear Mayor and Councilmembers: Citizens Planning Association has made public comment about the Paseo Nuevo proposals at the prior public hearings, most recently

Dear SB City Planning Commission, Citizens Planning Association appreciates the opportunity to comment today during the Concept Review of the redevelopment of Paseo Nuevo mall at 70l State Street. We urge the City to keep in mind that the City Charter limits the heights of buildings in the city. In 1972 city voters approved an

Dear City of Santa Barbara: The Citizens Planning Association has been advocating for good planning in Santa Barbara County since 1960. Over the past 65 years, CPA has stood for safe planning that meets the needs of our community. The proposed project at 1609 Grand Avenue consists of a proposed 53-unit, 6-story apartment building on

Re: Appeal of the ABR decision of April 14, re 418 N. Milpas/915-923 E. Gutierrez St. Dear Mayor Rowse and City Council members Friedman, Gutierrez, Harmon, Jordan, Santamaria, and Sneddon: Since 1960, Citizens Planning Association has been known in Santa Barbara for working for good planning. It is part of our Mission Statement. We stress

TO: Senator Monique Limon, Assemblyman Gregg Hart Citizens Planning Association was established in 1960 to encourage the local community to participate in the planning process. We have supported planning that will make our local jurisdictions sustainable for all residents. Today CPA writes to convey our concern about the governor’s housing trailer bill, AB/SB 130 which

To: Board of Supervisors Re: Pro-Housing Designation Dear Supervisors: Citizens Planning Association has reviewed the County application for this designation and we have some concerns. This program does little to provide the adequate funding for the affordable housing that is needed in our County. But something is better than nothing. If you go ahead and

Re: III. NEW ITEM: 418 N Milpas St. and 915-923 E. Gutierrez Street – (Milpas Gardens) Dear Planning Commission Members: Citizens Planning Association has worked in Santa Barbara City since 1960, with members from throughout the city. As our Mission says, “We advocate for the best standards of design … in order to maintain sustainable