Rancho La Laguna Development Plan and Vesting Tract Map

The Rancho La Laguna Development Plan and Vesting Tract Map project is a housing development located on approximately 3,951 acres at 10550 Foxen Canyon Road in Santa Barbara County, California. Pursued under the Builder's Remedy provisions of the Housing Accountability Act, the project involves subdividing two legal lots into thirteen parcels ranging from 150 to 600 acres. Each lot will feature a Residential Development Envelope for a single-family dwelling and an accessory dwelling unit, with Lot 7 specifically designated for ten deed-restricted agricultural employee dwellings. The project aims to balance residential growth with agricultural preservation and includes the construction of over 20,000 square feet of structures. Infrastructure for the site will include improved ranch roads meeting County Fire Department standards, private on-site septic systems, and water service provided by either a public system or five State Small Water Systems. The project is subject to the California Environmental Quality Act, requiring the preparation and certification of an Environmental Impact Report. Key deliverables include the approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 24TRM-00002, Development Plan 24DVP-00017, and five Conditional Use Permits for water systems. The work is planned for a single 15-month phase, with anticipated completion between January 2027 and March 2028. The County of Santa Barbara Planning and Development Department serves as the lead agency, with Rincon Consultants providing environmental planning support.