SCH Number 2024110254

Project Info

Title

Utility-Scale Solar Amendments

Description

The project proposes to remove the 600-acre utility-scale solar overlay restriction in Cuyama Valley and allow such projects with Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) on various zoned lands throughout the unincorporated county. It also introduces a new "community-scale" solar category for smaller facilities. The project aims to streamline solar permitting processes and update multiple county plans and regulations to meet state requirements including the County of Santa Barbara Comprehensive Plan; Coastal Land Use Plan; County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC); Montecito LUDC; Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance; and Uniform Rules for Agricultural Preserves and Farmland Security Zones (Uniform Rules).

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