They are trying to make it easy.
The city of Santa Barbara is looking to pre-approve outdoor furniture for State Street to make it easier for restaurants. The Historic Landmarks Commission reviewed pre-approved designs at its meeting last week.
“The intent behind it is to provide businesses with this type of a list so that they can decide if they want to go out and purchase new tables and chairs and don’t necessarily have to come into our office or HLC,” said Tess Harris, State Street master planner…