Santa Maria Council Approves Overlay to Keep Senior Mobile Home Parks Age-Restricted
The Santa Maria City Council unanimously approved an overlay district that makes it harder for five senior mobile home parks to convert to all-age communities.
Key facts
- The Santa Maria City Council voted unanimously to approve the Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay District ordinance.
- Covered parks must maintain an 80% occupancy standard for seniors and report to the city every two years.
- The overlay identifies five age-restricted communities in city limits, representing 1,137 housing units.
- Knollwood Village and Del Cielo are in unincorporated Santa Barbara County and are not included.
- Community Development director Chenin Dow said any conversion would require a public hearing.
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Source: ‘Seniors-Only’ Rule at Santa Maria Mobile Home Parks Approved at City Council Meeting — News Channel 3-12, August 4, 2026. Summary and commentary by RISE Community; read the full story at the source.
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