Sewer Service Letter
Formally known as the Sewer Availability Letter, as well as the Certification Letter, this letter is for all projects that go through Santa Barbara County Planning & Development as well as the County Building Department. All projects in the County Planning phase must obtain a letter to move foward with their County Planning Permit. All projects in the County Building Department must obtain Agency Approval to obtain a County Building Permit.
The purpose of these Letters is essentially a parcel progress report with potential conditions that a project must satisfy in order to receive an approval from the Montecito Sanitary District. Since MSD is an extension of the County Planning and Development division, all property improvement projects within Montecity Sanitary District Boundaries must undergo a thurough review to ensure the integrity of the sanitary collection system and infrastructure at the treatment plant.
| Permitting Stages | Agency | Typical Response Time | Project Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Property Improvements Application | County Planning | 10 - 15 business days | INTAKE |
| 2 | Project Plan Review | County Planning | 10 - 30 business days | REVIEW |
| 3 | Sewer Service Letter - Planning | County Planning | 1- 2 business days upon Letter Fee Payment | MILESTONE |
| 4 | Property Improvements Application | County Building | 10 - 15 business days | INTAKE |
| 5 | Project Plan Review | County Building | 10 - 20 business days | REVIEW |
| 6 | Sewer Service Letter - Building | County Building | 1- 2 business days upon Letter Fee Payment | MILESTONE |
| 7 | Connection Permit | MSD | 1- 2 business days upon Permit Fee Payment | REQUIRED |
| 8 | Agency Approval | County Building | Upon Connection Permit | REQUIRED |
| 9 | Inspection | MSD | 48 hours in advance | Per Permit |
| 10 | Final Occupancy | County | Upon MSD Final Inspection | COMPLETE |
To begin, head to Property Improvements Application.