Ordinance Amendments Improve Customer Service and Reduce Processing TimesThe Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors on January 27, 2026, approved a comprehensive set of ordinance amendments designed to make the planning and zoning system more efficient, predictable, and user-friendly for residents, homeowners, and businesses throughout the county. The newly adopted ordinance amendments will take effect in the County Land Use and Development Code and Montecito Land Use Development Code February 26, 2026, and in the Coastal Zoning Ordinance area following Coastal Commission certification. A full look at the new ordinance amendments and revisions made by the Board at the hearing can be found online, County of Santa Barbara – File #: 25-01069. The County has already demonstrated the value of streamlined permitting through its on-demand permit program. For more information about the County’s permitting processes, visit Planning and Building Permit Applications & Forms | Santa Barbara County, CA – Official Website