Santa Barbara Ocean Collective Shoreside Infrastructure
Summary
SCH Number
2026020803
Public Agency
California State Coastal Conservancy
(SCC)
Document Title
Santa Barbara Ocean Collective Shoreside Infrastructure
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/23/2026
Document Description
The Santa Barbara Ocean Collective Shoreside Infrastructure Planning project consists of engaging tribes and other stakeholders; conducting technical studies; preparing permit applications; and advancing to 60% design plans to develop an unused 16,000 square foot lot on the Santa Barbara City College campus into a community boat yard. The project site is located less than half a mile from the Santa Barbara waterfront.
Contact Information
Name
Trish Chapman
Agency Name
State Coastal Conservancy
Job Title
Central Coast Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Santa Barbara
Counties
Santa Barbara
Regions
Southern California
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15262
Reasons for Exemption
The project is statutorily exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Title 14 California Code of Regulations (CCR), Section 15262, which exempts projects that involve only planning studies and feasibility analyses for possible future actions that have not yet been approved or funded. Consistent with this section, environmental factors will be considered in the studies undertaken pursuant to this authorization.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15306
Reasons for Exemption
The project is categorically exempt under 14 CCR Section 15306, which exempts basic data collection, research, and resource evaluation activities that will not result in disturbance to an environmental resource.