A proposed housing development near Orcutt is facing a major setback after county leaders rejected a key agreement for the project.
The Richard’s Ranch project, located near Union Valley Parkway, cannot move forward with plans to annex the land into the City of Santa Maria without a tax-sharing agreement.
During a recent Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meeting, the board voted 3 to 1 to reject the agreement tied to the project. Fourth District County Supervisor Bob Nelson signaled where he stood prior to the vote…