Planning Department
The Planning Department provides the following services: current and long range planning, code enforcement, economic development, and staffing for the Planning Commission. The City contracts with the County of Santa Barbara Building and Safety Division for building permit review and issuance and building inspection services. The County may be reached at 805-568-3030 (Santa Barbara office) or 805-934-6230 (Santa Maria office).
FOR PLANNING PROJECT INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT BUELLTON ENGAGE
Current Project Listing
Current Public Surplus Auction
Project Application
- Plans and Required Documents in the applicable checklist under Project Application Checklists below.
* Please make checks payable to the City of Buellton, which may be mailed to P.O. BOX 1819, Buellton, CA 93427.
** Not needed for Zoning Clearances or Land Use Exemptions.
If you are interested in on-line filing, please e-mail your project application, payment, various plans (site plans, elevations plans, etc.), and required documents to planning@cityofbuellton.com.
If you have any questions, please contact us at (805) 688-7474. If your questions relate to required plans, please arrange to meet with the Planning Department during working hours, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Project Information and Forms
2025 Comprehensive General Plan Update
Buellton is conducting a comprehensive update of our General Plan to provide a framework for the orderly growth and development of the City, visit our Engage page to stay up to date.
If you cannot find what you are looking for please try our website Search or contact the City Clerk for more information.