Planning commission approves as‑built 235‑foot sound wall at 1410 North Jameson Lane The commission approved a minor conditional use permit and coastal development permit validating an as‑built 235‑foot CMU plaster sound wall with engineered venting, found exempt under CEQA §15303, and granted a limited 50‑to‑43‑foot creek buffer reduction for about 13 linear feet.

Montecito's Planning Commission has given the green light to a 235-foot sound wall that promises to reduce noise from Highway 101, but what does this mean for the local environment and community?

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Board adopts multi-phase zoning ordinance updates with Montecito exceptions and faster ministerial approvals Supervisors approved a multi-phase package to modernize county zoning and permitting, expand ministerial approvals for qualifying projects, adjust open-space and density metrics, and adopt Montecito-specific exceptions; the package passed with modifications after public comment and planning commission input.

The Board has greenlit a groundbreaking multi-phase zoning overhaul that promises faster approvals and tailored exceptions for Montecito, igniting a debate on safety and community input!

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