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Unpermitted Construction

Santa Maria

Summary

St. Joseph High School built a new softball field without getting the proper permits, and now neighbors are complaining about baseballs landing in their yards. The county is investigating, but residents feel ignored.

At a glance

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Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Nobody's talking about money yet, but this could get pricey if permits or fixes are needed.

✅Who benefits

The school gets its new field, but neighbors are definitely not happy.

⚠️Who could be affected

Neighbors are the ones dealing with stray balls and feeling like their concerns were brushed aside.

Mentions & discussions (1)

Santa Maria SunMay 7, 2026

Home plight: St. Joseph High School’s neighbors ask county to penalize unpermitted softball field for alleged hazards - Santa Maria Sun

Keeping count of how many softballs land in their backyards became an accidental hobby for several residents of Knollwood Terrace, a townhome community near St. Joseph High School in Orcutt. Some condo dwellers make an effort to return stray balls to the school, while others keep them stored away in a bag or box. Eleanor […]

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