# Planned developments in Santa Barbara County, CA

Boardwalk found 700+ planned projects in Santa Barbara County, CA in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the City of Buellton Planning Commission agenda for Oct 14, 2026.

Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/santa-barbara/

## Santa Barbara County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 700+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 72 |
| Most common type | Residential |
| Latest filing | Oct 14, 2026, City of Buellton Planning Commission |
| Sources we check | 23 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## Looking for the City of Santa Barbara?

[Santa Barbara, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/santa-barbara-city/) · 45 projects

## What's planned in Santa Barbara County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 190+ | 28% |
| Commercial | 150+ | 22% |
| Development decisions | 110+ | 17% |
| Infrastructure | 110+ | 16% |
| Public and institutional | 76 | 11% |
| Industrial | 35 | 5% |
| Mixed use | 10 | 1% |
| Agricultural | 1 | Under 1% |

## Recent projects in Santa Barbara County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Lot Residential Development on 20,470 SqFt | Santa Maria, CA | San Juan Center, Inc. | Residential | 0.47 acres | Seeking approval | Oct 13, 2026 |
| 46-Unit Condominium Residential Community | Eastern Goleta Valley, CA | Goleta 4 Inv, LLC | Condos | 46 condos | Seeking approval | Oct 12, 2026 |
| $1.9M Loan for Permanent Affordable Housing | Santa Barbara County, CA | People's Self-Help Housing | Apartments | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Oct 6, 2026 |
| 36-Room Hotel with Café and Public Parking | Carpinteria, CA | 499 Linden Managers, LLC | Hotels and lodging | 1 unit | Seeking approval | Oct 5, 2026 |
| 16,510-Square-Foot Wine Production and Tasting Room Facility | Buellton, CA | Chanin Wine Company | Industrial | Not stated in filing | Approved | Oct 3, 2026 |
| 32,716-Square-Foot Warehouse and R&D Building | Santa Barbara County, CA | DMI | Industrial | 0.77 acres | Seeking approval | Oct 1, 2026 |
| 23,562-Square-Foot Automotive Dealership | Santa Barbara County, CA | D&G Lin LLC | Car dealerships | 6 acres | Seeking approval | Sep 17, 2026 |
| 179-Unit Residential Development | Santa Maria, CA | Lifecare Design Inc. | Warehouses and distribution | 179 units · 1.24 acres | Seeking approval | Sep 16, 2026 |
| 7.31-Acre Transit-Oriented Development Overlay | Santa Maria, CA | 1200 Park Street LLC | Mixed Use | 7.31 acres | Seeking approval | May 26, 2026 |
| Laguna County Sanitation District Pond Lining Project | Santa Barbara County, CA | Not stated | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Dec 9, 2025 |
| 12-Pump ARCO Gas Station with Convenience Store and Restaurant | Buellton, CA | AGC Design Concept, Inc. | Gas stations and convenience stores | 0.73 acres | Seeking approval | Mar 20, 2025 |

Showing 11 of 700+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Santa Barbara County

- [Santa Maria, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/santa-maria/) · 280+ projects
- [Goleta, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/goleta/) · 120+ projects
- [Lompoc, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/lompoc/) · 66 projects
- [Buellton, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/buellton/) · 64 projects
- [Carpinteria, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/carpinteria/) · 57 projects
- [Santa Barbara, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/santa-barbara-city/) · 45 projects
- [Eastern Goleta Valley, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/eastern-goleta-valley/) · 44 projects
- Solvang, CA · 33 projects
- Guadalupe, CA · 7 projects
- Summerland, CA · 1 project

## Nearby places

- [Ventura County, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/ventura/) · 690+ projects
- [San Luis Obispo County, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/san-luis-obispo/) · 690+ projects
- [Kern County, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/kern/) · 410+ projects
- [Los Angeles County, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/los-angeles/) · 3,800+ projects
- [Kings County, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/kings/) · 1,100+ projects
- [Orange County, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/orange/) · 1,800+ projects

All places in California: [California](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/)

## Questions about Santa Barbara County

### What's planned in Santa Barbara County, CA?

Boardwalk found 700+ planned projects in Santa Barbara County, CA in the last 12 months. The latest is on the City of Buellton Planning Commission agenda for Oct 14, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Santa Barbara County projects come from public meeting records, such as City of Buellton Planning Commission agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Santa Barbara County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 20, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 19, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Santa Barbara County, CA", boardwalkai.com/development/california/santa-barbara/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count