Santa Barbara County supervisors approve plan to create a housing inspection program for Isla Vista

Santa Barbara County supervisors approve plan to create a housing inspection program for Isla Vista

ISLA VISTA, Calif.- Santa Barbara County is taking steps toward improving living conditions in Isla Vista. Supervisors approved a plan to create a housing

Isla Vista Housing Inspection Plan Moves Forward

This article was underwritten in part by the Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund for Social Justice, a proud, innovative supporter of local news. To make a contribution go to sbcan.org/journalism_fund. The Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion on Tuesday that sends the proposed Isla Vista Rental Housing Inspection Pilot Program to its next steps, directing staff to create a plan for the program. The pilot program, put forwar…

County Supervisors Plan Housing Inspection Program for Isla Vista

Santa Barbara County will start an Isla Vista housing inspection program in response to reports of poor conditions including mold, leaks, and lack of heating. There have also been incidents of balconies collapsing at Del Playa apartment buildings along the bluffs, due to erosion.  On Tuesday the Board of Supervisors directed the Planning and Development department to draft an ordinance creating the pilot program. “By and large we hear so much of…