Santa Barbara Residential Mixed-Use Overlay Subdistrict
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This amendment to the Golden Gate Area Master Plan within the Growth Management Plan updates the Santa Barbara Commercial Subdistrict to support redevelopment by allowing residential and mixed-use development. The amendment restores residential densities consistent with the underlying zoning districts while continuing to allow commercial uses and removes the existing restriction on duplex dwelling units.
The changes also include a companion update to the Santa Barbara Commercial Overlay in the Land Development Code to implement these updates. New design standards ensure compatibility with nearby residential properties through buffering and consistent architectural design, and encourage shared access of commercial uses along Santa Barbara Boulevard to reduce curb cuts and improve traffic flow.
Neighborhood Information Meeting & Public Information Meeting (NIM & PIM)
A Neighborhood Information Meeting & Public Information Meeting was held on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM to provide the community with information on the upcoming amendments. The presentation is available in the Documents section of this page.
A recording of the meeting is viewable on Webex here: Webex Recording - April 23, 2026 The passcode to view the meeting is: tGPEX4D2
Project details will continue to evolve as planning progresses and feedback is received. All elements of the project are subject to review and final approval by the Board of County Commissioners.
As this is an active process, updates will be shared as new information becomes available. We encourage you to check back regularly for the latest materials and announcements of future public hearing dates.
This amendment to the Golden Gate Area Master Plan within the Growth Management Plan updates the Santa Barbara Commercial Subdistrict to support redevelopment by allowing residential and mixed-use development. The amendment restores residential densities consistent with the underlying zoning districts while continuing to allow commercial uses and removes the existing restriction on duplex dwelling units.
The changes also include a companion update to the Santa Barbara Commercial Overlay in the Land Development Code to implement these updates. New design standards ensure compatibility with nearby residential properties through buffering and consistent architectural design, and encourage shared access of commercial uses along Santa Barbara Boulevard to reduce curb cuts and improve traffic flow.
Neighborhood Information Meeting & Public Information Meeting (NIM & PIM)
A Neighborhood Information Meeting & Public Information Meeting was held on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM to provide the community with information on the upcoming amendments. The presentation is available in the Documents section of this page.
A recording of the meeting is viewable on Webex here: Webex Recording - April 23, 2026 The passcode to view the meeting is: tGPEX4D2
Project details will continue to evolve as planning progresses and feedback is received. All elements of the project are subject to review and final approval by the Board of County Commissioners.
As this is an active process, updates will be shared as new information becomes available. We encourage you to check back regularly for the latest materials and announcements of future public hearing dates.
Santa Barbara Residential Mixed-Use Overlay Subdistrict has finished this stage
Planning & Zoning staff draft and review the proposed amendments to the Growth Management Plan (GMPA) and Land Development Code (LDCA).Planning & Zoning staff draft and review the proposed amendments to the Growth Management Plan and Land Development Code.
Project Information Meeting (PIM; for LDCA) or Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM; for GMPA)
Santa Barbara Residential Mixed-Use Overlay Subdistrict is currently at this stage
A PIM or NIM meeting is held by the County with nearby property owners to encourage early communication, engagement and information exchange, meaningful participation, and provide residents with the opportunity to contribute to the planning process before public hearings are scheduled.
Development Services Advisory Committee (DSAC)-Land Development Review (DSAC-LDR) Subcommittee Meeting
this is an upcoming stage for Santa Barbara Residential Mixed-Use Overlay Subdistrict
DSAC-LDR reviews the petitions providing technical input to staff and makes a recommendation of approval, approval with changes, or denial to DSAC on the proposed rules, policies, and amendments.
Development Services Advisory Committee (DSAC) Meeting
this is an upcoming stage for Santa Barbara Residential Mixed-Use Overlay Subdistrict
DSAC reviews staff’s and DSAC-LDR’s recommendations on the petition and provides approval, or approval with changes, for recommendation to the Planning Commission.
Collier County Planning Commission (CCPC) Public Hearing
this is an upcoming stage for Santa Barbara Residential Mixed-Use Overlay Subdistrict
CCPC reviews the petition at an advertised public hearing, providing recommendation of approval, approval with conditions, or denial to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) based on consistency with the Growth Management Plan, applicable regulations, policy level considerations, and public input received. For a large-scale GMPA, the CCPC holds a Transmittal Public Hearing for review and transmittal to the State Department of Commence and an Adoption Public Hearing. thereafter.
Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Public Hearings
this is an upcoming stage for Santa Barbara Residential Mixed-Use Overlay Subdistrict
The Board of County Commissioners reviews the LDCA or small-scale GMPA petition at the final public hearing and determines whether to adopt the amendment based on consistency with the Growth Management Plan, applicable regulations, and public input. For a large-scale GMPA, the BCC holds a Transmittal Public Hearing for review and transmittal to the State Department of Commence and thereafter, Final Adoption Public Hearing.
