On November 15, 2022, the City adopted objective design standards. These standards are now codified as Chapter 17.44 of the Goleta Municipal Code and can be found here. 

Public Meetings

On November 1, 2022, the City Council conducted the first reading of an Objective Design Standards Ordinance. More information about this hearing is provided below:

• Hearing Notice (English)
• Hearing Notice (Spanish)
• Staff Report (including Staff Presentation)
• Video of City Council Hearing

On September 12, 2022, the Planning Commission recommended to City Council adoption of an Objective Design Standards Ordinance with two minor revisions. More information about this hearing is provided below:

• Hearing Notice (English)
• Hearing Notice (Spanish)
• Staff Report (including Staff Presentation) 
• Video of Planning Commission Hearing

On August 22, 2022, the City reviewed the Draft Objective Design Standards with the Planning Commission. More information on the meeting and the Objective Design Standards item is below: 

• Staff Report (including Staff Presentation)
• Video of Planning Commission Meeting

On July 26, 2022, the City continued to review the Draft Objective Design Standards with the Design Review Board.  More information on the meeting and the Objective Design Standards item is below:  

• Staff Report
• Staff Presentation
• Video of DRB Meeting

On July 6, 2022, the City released Draft Objective Design Standards for Multiple-Unit and Mixed-Use Housing Projects for public review. On July 12, 2022, the City reviewed the Draft Objective Design Standards with the Design Review Board. More information on the meeting and the Objective Design Standards item is below: 

• Staff Report
• Staff Presentation
• Video of DRB Meeting

On October 26, 2021, the City held Study Session #3 with the Design Review Board (DRB) to provide input on the City's Objective Design Standards project, Below are materials from the study session:

• Staff Report
• Staff Presentation
• Video of the DRB Meeting

On September 28, 2021, the City held Study Session #2 with the DRB to provide input on the City’s Objective Design Standards project. Below are materials from the study session:

• Staff Report
  • Attachment A: Government Code Section 65913.4
  • Attachment B: SB 35 Eligibility Handout
  • Attachment C: Frequently Asked Questions (Version 1)
• Staff Presentation
• Video of the DRB Meeting

On August 24, 2021, the City held a study session with the DRB to provide input on the City’s Objective Design Standards project. Below are materials from the study session:

• Staff Report
• Staff Presentation
• Written Comments Received
• Video of the DRB Meeting

For more information on this project, please contact Senior Planner Andy Newkirk at anewkirk@cityofgoleta.org or 805-961-7544. 

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