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Carpinteria · Summerland

Carpinteria & Summerland

At the county's southern edge, coastal properties and agricultural land sit side by side, under a mix of city, County and Coastal Zone rules.

What to know

Planning in Carpinteria & Summerland.

Carpinteria is an incorporated city with its own planning process; Summerland is unincorporated with its own community plan and design review. Much of both is in the Coastal Zone.

We confirm the jurisdiction, plan the approvals and manage the project through permitting and construction.

Often needed in Carpinteria & Summerland

Where we usually start.

02 · Entitle

Coastal Zone Permits

Coastal Development Permits for Montecito, Hope Ranch, Summerland and the South Coast.

Learn more01 · Acquire

Feasibility Audit

A written read of what a property allows, what it will take, and where the risk sits.

Learn more03 · Permit

Permit Expediting & County Liaison

Active management of your permit through every department, with written status each week.

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Local questions

Carpinteria & Summerland, answered.

Are Carpinteria and Summerland under the same rules?

No. Carpinteria is an incorporated city with its own planning process. Summerland is unincorporated, with its own community plan and design review under the County. Much of both is in the Coastal Zone.

Does my Carpinteria or Summerland property need a Coastal Development Permit?

Many do, because much of both communities is in the Coastal Zone. A feasibility audit confirms the jurisdiction and whether a Coastal Development Permit applies to your parcel.