WHAT CAN YOU DO TO SAVE TIME & MONEY?
· Take advantage of the Pre-app process; adhere to any P&D
recommendations for submittal.
· Read your application requirements carefully; be sure your
submittals are correct and complete.
· Make sure you submit proof of water & sewer availability.
· Read the applicable policies* and zoning requirements*
for your project. Be sure your project description conforms with
these legal standards.
· Read the County's Standard Conditions and Mitigation
Measures*, and ensure your project description includes any
applicable mitigation measures.
· Write a detailed project description.
· Quickly respond to your planner's requests for information;
ask for clarification if you do not understand a request.
· Review the draft environmental document for your project
carefully, and discuss any concerns with your planner or
their supervisor.
· Review the Conditions of Approval from all departments
carefully. They are included in the staff report. You
will be required to strictly adhere to these conditions later.
If you do not think you will be able to comply, or if there is
anything you do not understand, ask your planner and raise it
at the hearing.
· Once your project is approved, comply fully with all conditions,
plans and codes.
* These are all available for review or purchase at the Public
Counter at the Santa Barbara and Santa Maria P&D offices.