Goleta Planning Commission Recommends Permanent Ordinance to Protect Seniors-Only Mobile Home Park
The Goleta Planning Commission unanimously recommended a permanent ordinance to protect the city's only seniors-only mobile home park, University Mobile Home Park in Old Town, from being converted into an all-ages community.
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, September 29, 2026 — The Goleta Planning Commission has taken a significant step toward safeguarding the city’s sole mobile home park designated exclusively for seniors. During a recent session, the commission unanimously recommended the adoption of a permanent ordinance aimed at preventing the University Mobile Home Park, located in Old Town Goleta, from converting into an all-ages community.
The recommendation signifies a commitment by the planning commission to maintain the existing character and resident demographic of the University Mobile Home Park. This action is intended to provide long-term stability and security for the senior residents who currently live in the park.
The University Mobile Home Park is identified as the only mobile home park within the city of Goleta that operates under a seniors-only policy. The proposed ordinance seeks to solidify this status permanently, addressing potential future changes or proposals that could alter the park’s demographic composition.
Details regarding the specific timeline for the ordinance’s adoption or any potential challenges to its implementation were not provided in the summary. The commission’s unanimous vote indicates a strong consensus on the matter among its members.
The outcome of this recommendation will be subject to further legislative processes, though the exact next steps were not detailed. The measure aims to ensure the continued availability of housing options specifically tailored for senior citizens in Goleta.
Story summarized from the original created by Pricila Flores, Noozhawk Staff Writer on www.noozhawk.com, see more information here.
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