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Santa Barbara, CA

Creating lots and certifying parcels.

SB 9 lot splits, lot line adjustments, certificates of compliance, and full subdivisions. The entitlement end of the business — where the value of a property is often unlocked.

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What we handle.

SB 9 urban lot splits, lot line adjustments (LLAs), certificates of compliance, tentative parcel maps, and tentative tract maps. Coordination with County Surveyor, Public Works, and each agency touching the process.

Lot work is where ambiguous parcel histories surface. Old unmerger claims, County assessor vs. record of survey discrepancies, and informal transfers. We do the research to know what you actually own — before we start reshaping it.

Typical projects.

SB 9 Urban Lot Splits

State-law urban lot splits on single-family zoned parcels. Two parcels, two units each, minimal discretionary review where criteria are met.

Lot Line Adjustments

Reshaping parcel boundaries without creating new lots. Often used to clean up legal descriptions or improve buildability.

Certificates of Compliance

Confirming (or establishing) that a parcel is a legal lot. Essential before building permits or sales on older/ambiguous parcels.

Tentative Parcel Maps (4 lots or fewer)

Subdivision of a parcel into up to four lots. Planning approval, engineering coordination, and conditions of approval management.

Tentative Tract Maps (5+ lots)

Full subdivision processing. CEQA review, public hearings, conditions, and final map recording.

Merger Work

Merging parcels for expanded development potential or to simplify title. Required for some larger projects.

Ready to move on your Lot Splits & Subdivisions project?

Start with a free site visit. We will walk the property and map the path to permit.

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