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(Government Code Sections 56300 and 56301) In carrying out its responsibilities, each LAFCO must conduct various studies and review and make determinations on changes of organization, reorganizations and spheres of influence. The following policies and standards have been adopted by the Santa Barbara LAFCO to assist in the review of proposals and the preparation of studies as necessary. Commissioner Handbook Final_2026.pdf The following policies and standards have been adopted by the Santa Barbara LAFCO to assist in the review of proposals and the preparation of studies as necessary. POLICIES ENCOURAGING ORDERLY FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF AGENCIES.pdf SPHERE OF INFLUENCE POLICIES.pdf POLICIES ENCOURAGING CONSISTENCY WITH SPHERES OF INFLUENCE.pdf POLICIES ENCOURAGING ORDERLY URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND PRESERVATION OF OPEN SPACE.pdf POLICIES ENCOURAGING CONSERVATION OF PRIME AGRICULTURAL LANDS AND OPEN SPACE AREAS.pdf STANDARDS FOR ANNEXATIONS TO CITIES.pdf STANDARDS FOR CITY INCORPORATION.pdf STANDARDS FOR DISTRICT FORMATION.pdf STANDARDS FOR OUT-OF-AGENCY SERVICE AGREEMENTS.pdf RECONSIDERATION OF LAFCO DECISIONS.pdf STATE REVIEW OF COMPREHENSIVE FISCAL ANALYSIS (CFA).pdf EXTENDING URBAN UTILITY SERVICES TO AGRICULTURAL PARCELS.pdf Copyright © 2026 Santa Barbara County Local Agency Formation Commission 105 E Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101 Telephone (805) 568-3391 Privacy Policy District Transparency Website Accessibility Statement Powered by Streamline | Sign in × Sign up for updates from Santa Barbara County Local Agency Formation Commission Thanks for signing up! 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MSR Transportation.pdf Notice of Special Meeting November 14, 2023.pdf LAFCO Supplemental Notice of Meeting Continuance-December 14th.pdf Notice of Hearing December 14, 2023.pdf Requests for Agenda Packets.pdf 2022 Notice of Hearing December 8, 2022 Notice SOI - 22-07 Bailey Ave.pdf Notice of Meeting Cancellation- November 3, 2022.pdf Notice of Hearing October 6, 2022.pdf Notice of Hearing September 1, 2022.pdf Notice SOI & Anx - 22-04 Toro Cyn.pdf Notice of Hearing August 11, 2022.pdf Notice SOI & Anx - 22-03 Almaguer.pdf Notice of Cancellation July 7, 2022.pdf Notice of Hearing June 2, 2022.pdf Notice of Hearing May 5, 2022.pdf Notice of Hearing April 7, 2022.pdf Notice of Hearing April 7, 2022 and May 5, 2022.pdf Notice of Cancellation Mar 3 2022.pdf Notice of Hearing February 3, 2022.pdf Notice of Hearing January 6, 2022.pdf Notice SOI & Anx - 21-06 Santa Claus Restroom.pdf 2021 Notice of Hearing December 9, 2021.pdf Notice SOI & Anx - 21-05 Hagerman December 9, 2021.pdf Notice of Vacancy November 8, 2021.pdf Notice of Hearing November 4, 2021.pdf Notice SOI & Anx - 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