§ 35.21
Santa Barbara County Planning Code · edición 2026-07 · actualizado 2026-07-25 · Santa Barbara County
35.21.010 - Purpose ¶
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This Chapter lists the land uses that may be allowed within the Agricultural zones established by Section 35.14.020 (Zoning Map and Zones), determines the type of planning permit/approval required for each use and provides basic standards for site layout and building size.
35.21.020 - Purposes of the Agricultural Zones ¶
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The purposes of the individual Agricultural zones and the manner in which they are applied are as follows.
A.
AG-I (Agricultural I) zone. The AG-I zone is applied to areas appropriate for agricultural use within Urban, Inner Rural, and Existing Developed Rural Neighborhood areas, as designated on the Comprehensive Plan maps. The intent is to provide standards that will support agriculture as a viable land use and encourage maximum agricultural productivity.
B.
AG-II (Agricultural II) zone. The AG-II zone is applied to areas appropriate for agricultural land uses on prime and non-prime agricultural lands located within the Rural Area as shown on the Comprehensive Plan maps. The intent is to preserve these lands for long-term agricultural use.
35.21.030 - Agricultural Zones Allowable Land Uses
A.
General permit requirements. Table 2-1 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Agricultural Zones) identifies the uses of land allowed by this Development Code in each Agricultural zone, and the planning permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Section 35.20.030 (Allowable Development and Planning Permit Requirements).
B.
Requirements for certain specific land uses. Where the last column ("Specific Use Regulations") in Table 2- 1 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for the Agricultural Zones) includes a section number, the referenced Section may affect whether the use requires a Land Use Permit, Development Plan, Minor Conditional Use Permit, or Conditional Use Permit, and/or may establish other requirements and standards applicable to the use.
C.
Development Plan approval required.
1.
AG-I zone. On property zoned AG-I, the approval of a Final Development Plan in compliance with Section 35.82.080 (Development Plans) is required prior to the approval of a Land Use Permit in compliance with Section 35.82.110 (Land Use Permits) or the issuance of a Zoning Clearance in compliance with Section 35.82.210 (Zoning Clearance) for a structure, other than an agricultural reservoir, that is not otherwise required by this Development Code to have discretionary permit approval, and is either of the following:
a.
20,000 or more square feet in gross floor area; or
b.
An attached or detached structure and the gross floor area thereof, when added to the gross floor area of existing structures on the lot, will equal or exceed 20,000 square feet.
2.
AG-II zone. On property zoned AG-II, the approval of a Final Development Plan in compliance with Section 35.82.080 (Development Plans) is required prior to the approval of a Land Use Permit in compliance with Section 35.82.110 (Land Use Permits) or the issuance of a Zoning Clearance in compliance with Section 35.82.210 (Zoning Clearances) for the following structural development that is not otherwise required by this Development Code to have discretionary permit approval:
a.
Non-agricultural structural development. The proposed structure and use thereof does not qualify as agricultural structural development (see Article 35.11, Glossary) and is either 15,000 or more square feet in gross floor area or the structure is an attached or detached addition that, together with existing structures on the site that do not qualify as agricultural structural development, will total 15,000 square feet or more in gross floor area.
(1)
Floor area not included in total gross floor area. The gross floor area of the following structures is not included in the total gross floor area on the lot for the purpose of determining whether the approval of a Final Development plan is required in compliance with Subsections C.2.a, above:
(a)
The gross floor area of structures that are exempt from planning permit requirements in compliance with Section 35.20.040 (Exemptions from Planning Permit Requirements).
b.
Agricultural structural development. The proposed structure and use thereof do qualify as agricultural structural development and meets one or more of the following:
(1)
The proposed structure is 15,000 or more square feet in gross floor area or is an addition to an existing structure that will result in a structure of 15,000 or more square feet in gross floor area after completion of the addition.
(2)
The proposed structure is 10,000 or more square feet in gross floor area or is an addition to an existing structure that will result in a structure of 10,000 or more square feet in gross floor area after completion of the addition, and:
(a)
A different structure that qualifies as agricultural structural development that is 10,000 or more square feet in gross floor area exists on the lot, or
(b)
There is an active, unexpired planning permit that allows for the construction of a different structure that qualifies as agricultural structural development that is 10,000 or more square feet in gross floor area, or
(c)
The application for the proposed structure is submitted either in conjunction with or subsequent to an application for a different structure that qualifies as agricultural structural development that is 10,000 or more square feet in gross floor area.
(3)
The proposed structure(s) will result in a total gross floor area on a lot that exceeds the development plan threshold listed for the applicable lot area as shown in the table below. Total gross floor area includes the gross floor area of agricultural development and non-agricultural structural development, both existing and proposed.
| Lot Size (acres) | Threshold (sq. ft.) |
|---|---|
| Less than 40 | 20,000 |
| 40 to less than 100 | 25,000 |
| 100 to less than 200 | 30,000 |
| 200 to less than 320 | 40,000 |
| 320 or more | 50,000 |
(4)
Floor area not included in total gross floor area. The gross floor area of the following structures is not included in the total gross floor area on the lot for the purpose of determining whether the approval of a Final Development plan is required in compliance with Subsection D.2.b.(3), above.
(a)
The gross floor area of structures that are exempt from planning permit requirements in compliance with Section 35.20.040 (Exemptions from Planning Permit Requirements).
(b)
A maximum of 10,000 square feet of gross floor area of structures that qualify as agricultural structural development and comply with the following:
(i)
Each structure does not exceed 3,000 square feet of gross floor area.
(ii)
Each structure has three or fewer walls, and at least one of the long sides of the structure shall be open and shall only utilize posts to support the roof.
(5)
Proposed structures that do not require the approval of a Final Development Plan in compliance with Subsection D.2.b.(3) and Subsection D.2.b.(4), above, shall comply with Subsection 35.21.050.C (Development standards for agricultural structural development that does not require the approval of a Final Development Plan). Proposed structures that do not comply with Subsection 35.21.050.C may be allowed in compliance with an approved Final Development Plan.
3.
Exemptions from floor area calculations, wineries. Gross floor area associated with the following structures is not included in determining the 20,000-square foot gross floor area threshold for that development which requires a Development Plan in compliance with Subsection D.1 and D.2, above.
a.
The structure qualifies as winery structural development.
b.
If the structure is existing, then it was included in a Land Use Permit issued for a winery or is proposed to become part of a winery for which an application has been submitted to the Department.
D.
Design Review required. Design Review may be required prior to the approval of a planning permit for a structure, or an addition to or an alteration of, an existing structure in compliance with Section 35.82.070
(Design Review).
E.
Accessory structures and uses. Each use allowed by Table 2-1 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for the Agricultural Zones) may include accessory structures and uses that are customarily incidental to the primary use.
| Table 2-1 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Agricultural Zones |
E Allowed use, no permit required (Exempt) P Permitted use, Land Use Permit required (2) MCUP Minor Conditional Use Permit required CUP Conditional Use Permit required ZC Zoning Clearance S Permit determined by Specifc Use Regulations — Use Not Allowed |
E Allowed use, no permit required (Exempt) P Permitted use, Land Use Permit required (2) MCUP Minor Conditional Use Permit required CUP Conditional Use Permit required ZC Zoning Clearance S Permit determined by Specifc Use Regulations — Use Not Allowed |
E Allowed use, no permit required (Exempt) P Permitted use, Land Use Permit required (2) MCUP Minor Conditional Use Permit required CUP Conditional Use Permit required ZC Zoning Clearance S Permit determined by Specifc Use Regulations — Use Not Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAND USE (1) | PERMIT REQUIRED BY ZONE | Specifc Use Regulations |
|
| AG-I | AG-II | ||
| AGRICULTURAL, MINING, & ENERGY FACILITIES | |||
| Agricultural accessory structure | P | P | 35.42.020 |
| Agricultural processing - On-premises products | P | S (3) | 35.42.040 |
| Agricultural processing - Of-premises products | — | S (3) | 35.42.040 |
| Agricultural processing - Small-scale processing beyond the raw state | — | S (3) | 35.42.040 |
| Agricultural processing - Tree nut hulling | — | S (3) | 35.42.040 |
| Agricultural processing- Extensive | — | CUP (4) | 35.42.040 |
| Animal keeping (except equestrian facilities, see RECREATION) | S | S | 35.42.060 |
| Aquaculture | — | CUP | |
| Aquaponics | — | S (3) | 35.21.035 |
| Cannabis - Cultivation and nursery | S | S | 35.42.075 |
| Cannabis - Microbusiness | — | S | 35.42.075 |
| Cultivated agriculture, orchard, vineyard | E | E | |
| Grazing | E | E | |
| Greenhouse | P | P(5) | 35.42.140 |
| Hoop structure and shade structure | S | S | 35.42.140 |
| Mining - Agricultural soil export | — | MCUP | 35.82.160 |
| Mining, extracting & quarrying of natural resources, not including gas, oil & other hydrocarbons |
CUP | CUP | 35.82.160 |
| Mining - Surface, less than 1,000 cubic yards | P (6) | P (6) | 35.82.160 |
| Mining - Surface, 1,000 cubic yards or more | CUP | CUP | 35.82.160 |
| Oil and gas uses | S | S | 35.5 |
| Utility-scale photovoltaic facilities | — | CUP | 35.59 |
| Winery | S | S | 35.42.280 |
| INDUSTRY, MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING, WHOLESALING |
| Cannabis - Manufacturing | S | S | 35.42.075 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannabis - Testing | — | — | |
| Composting facility | MCUP | MCUP | 35.42.100 |
| Composting (small scale and agricultural material) | — | S (3) | 35.21.100 |
| Fertilizer manufacturing | — | CUP (3) | |
| Firewood processing and sales | — | S (3) | 35.21.035 |
| Lumber processing and milling (small scale) | — | S (3) | 35.21.035 |
Key to Zone Symbols
AG-I Agriculture I AG-II Agriculture II
Notes:
(1) See Article 35.11 (Glossary) for land use definitions.
(2) Development Plan approval may also be required; see Subsection 35.21.030.C.
(3) Limitations apply on lands zoned with the Limited Agricultural Enterprise (LAE) overlay zone; see Section 35.28.155.
(4) Use limited to areas designated on the Land Use Element Maps with the "Agricultural Industry overlay."
(5) See Subsection 35.42.140.B.2 for special permit requirements and development standards that apply within the Gaviota Coast Plan area.
(6) On one or more locations or lots under the control of an operator that do not exceed a total area of one acre; if the total area exceeds one acre, then a CUP is required.
| Table 2-1- Continued Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Agricultural Zones |
E Allowed use, no permit required (Exempt) P Permitted use, Land Use Permit required (2) MCUP Minor Conditional Use Permit required CUP Conditional Use Permit required ZC Zoning Clearance S Permit determined by Specifc Use Regulations — Use Not Allowed |
E Allowed use, no permit required (Exempt) P Permitted use, Land Use Permit required (2) MCUP Minor Conditional Use Permit required CUP Conditional Use Permit required ZC Zoning Clearance S Permit determined by Specifc Use Regulations — Use Not Allowed |
E Allowed use, no permit required (Exempt) P Permitted use, Land Use Permit required (2) MCUP Minor Conditional Use Permit required CUP Conditional Use Permit required ZC Zoning Clearance S Permit determined by Specifc Use Regulations — Use Not Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAND USE (1) | PERMIT REQUIRED BY ZONE | Specifc Use Regulations |
|
| AG-I | AG-II | ||
| RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES | |||
| Campground and low-impact camping area | — | S (3) | 35.42.240 |
| Country club | CUP | CUP | |
| Educational experiences and opportunities | — | S (3) | 35.42.035 |
| Equestrian facilities | CUP | P |
| Fairgrounds | CUP | CUP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing operation | — | S (3) | 35.42.240 |
| Golf course | CUP | CUP | |
| Golf driving range | CUP | CUP | |
| Horseback riding | — | S (3) | 35.42.240 |
| Hunting | — | S (3) | 35.42.240 |
| Incidental food service | — | S | 35.42.035 |
| Meeting facility, public or private | CUP | CUP | |
| Meeting facility, religious | CUP | CUP | |
| Museum | CUP | CUP | |
| Rural recreation | — | CUP | 35.42.240 |
| School | CUP | CUP | |
| School - Business, professional or trade | CUP | CUP | |
| Small-scale special events | — | S (3) | 35.42.035 |
| Sports and outdoor recreation facilities | CUP | CUP |
Key to Zone Symbols
| AG-I | Agriculture I |
|---|---|
| AG-II | Agriculture II |
Notes:
(1) See Article 35.11 (Glossary) for land use definitions.
(2) Development Plan approval may also be required; see Subsection 35.21.030.C.
(3) Limitations apply on lands zoned with the Limited Agricultural Enterprise (LAE) overlay zone; see Section 35.28.155.
| Table 2-1- Continued Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Agricultural Zones |
E Allowed use, no permit required (Exempt) P Permitted use, Land Use Permit required (2) MCUP Minor Conditional Use Permit required CUP Conditional Use Permit required ZC Zoning Clearance S Permit determined by Specifc Use Regulations — Use Not Allowed |
E Allowed use, no permit required (Exempt) P Permitted use, Land Use Permit required (2) MCUP Minor Conditional Use Permit required CUP Conditional Use Permit required ZC Zoning Clearance S Permit determined by Specifc Use Regulations — Use Not Allowed |
E Allowed use, no permit required (Exempt) P Permitted use, Land Use Permit required (2) MCUP Minor Conditional Use Permit required CUP Conditional Use Permit required ZC Zoning Clearance S Permit determined by Specifc Use Regulations — Use Not Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAND USE (1) | PERMIT REQUIRED BY ZONE | Specifc Use Regulations |
|
| AG-I | AG-II | ||
| RESIDENTIAL USES | |||
| Accessory dwelling unit | S | S | 35.42.015 |
| Agricultural employee housing | S | S | 35.42.030 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artist studio | P | P | 35.42.150 |
| Dwelling, one-family (3) | P | P | |
| Farmworker dwelling unit | P | P | 35.42.135 |
| Farmworker housing complex | P | CUP | 35.42.135 |
| Guesthouse | P | P | 35.42.150 |
| Home occupation | P | P | 35.42.190 |
| Incentive dwelling unit | — | P (4) | 35.28.210.1 |
| Junior accessory dwelling unit | S | S | 35.42.015 |
| Monastery | CUP | CUP | |
| Residential accessory uses and structures | P | P | 35.42.020 |
| Special care home, 7 or more clients | MCUP | MCUP | 35.42.090 |
| Supportive housing | S | S | 35.42.265 |
| Transitional housing | S | S | 35.42.265 |
| RETAIL TRADE | |||
| Agricultural product sales, Farm stands | P | S (5) | 35.42.050 |
| Cannabis - Retail | — | — | |
| SERVICES | |||
| Cemetery | CUP | CUP | |
| Charitable or philanthropic organization | CUP | CUP | |
| Large family day care home, serving adults | P | P | 35.42.090 |
| Large family day care home, serving children | E (6) | E (6) | 35.42.090 |
| Small family day care home, serving adults | E | E | 35.42.090 |
| Small family day care home, serving children | E (6) | E (6) | 35.42.090 |
| Day care center, accessory to non-dwelling | MCUP (7) | MCUP (7) | 35.42.090 |
| Day care center, accessory to dwelling | MCUP | MCUP | 35.42.090 |
| Day care center, principal use | MCUP (7) | MCUP (7) | 35.42.090 |
| Lodging - Farmstay | — | S (5) | 35.42.134 |
| Lodging - Guest ranch | — | CUP | 35.42.240 |
| Lodging - Homestay | P | — | 35.42.193 |
| Lodging - Hostel | — | CUP | 35.42.240 |
| Lodging - Short-term rental | — | — | |
| Mausoleum | CUP | CUP | |
| Medical services - Animal hospital | MCUP | P | 35.42.250 |
| Mortuary, accessory to cemetery | CUP | CUP | 35.42.120 |
Key to Zone Symbols
AG-I Agriculture I AG-II Agriculture II
Notes:
(1) See Article 35.11 (Glossary) for land use definitions.
(2) Development Plan approval may also be required; see Subsection 35.21.030.C.
(3) One-family dwelling may be a mobile home on a permanent foundation, see Section 35.42.205.
(4) Limited to locations within the Gaviota Coast Plan area; see Subsection 35.28.210.I.
(5) Limitations apply on lands zoned with the Limited Agricultural Enterprise (LAE) overlay zone; see Section 35.28.155.
(6) A change of use to a large or small family day care home, serving children, is exempt from zoning permits. An application to construct a new structure to be used as a large or small family day care home, serving children, is subject to the same standards and permit requirements as a proposal to construct a residential structure in the same zone.
(7) Day care centers serving up to and including fifty (50) children may be permitted with a Land Use Permit in compliance with Section 35.82.110 (Land Use Permits).
| Table 2-1- Continued Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Agricultural Zones |
E Allowed use, no permit required (Exempt) P Permitted use, Land Use Permit required (2) MCUP Minor Conditional Use Permit required CUP Conditional Use Permit required ZC Zoning Clearance S Permit determined by Specifc Use Regulations — Use Not Allowed |
E Allowed use, no permit required (Exempt) P Permitted use, Land Use Permit required (2) MCUP Minor Conditional Use Permit required CUP Conditional Use Permit required ZC Zoning Clearance S Permit determined by Specifc Use Regulations — Use Not Allowed |
E Allowed use, no permit required (Exempt) P Permitted use, Land Use Permit required (2) MCUP Minor Conditional Use Permit required CUP Conditional Use Permit required ZC Zoning Clearance S Permit determined by Specifc Use Regulations — Use Not Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAND USE (1) | PERMIT REQUIRED BY ZONE | Specifc Use Regulations |
|
| AG-I | AG-II | ||
| TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE | |||
| Agricultural product transportation facility | — | CUP | 35.42.040.B.2 |
| Airport, public | CUP | CUP | |
| Airstrip, private and temporary | CUP | CUP | |
| Cannabis - Distribution | S | S | 35.42.075 |
| Drainage channel, water course, storm drain, less than 20,000 sf | P | P | |
| Drainage channel, water course, storm drain, 20,000 sf or more | MCUP | MCUP | |
| Electrical substation - Minor (3) | MCUP | MCUP | |
| Electrical transmission line (4) | CUP | CUP | |
| Flood control project, less than 20,000 sf total area | P | P | |
| Flood control project, 20,000 sf or more total area | MCUP | MCUP |
| Heliport | CUP | CUP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipeline - Oil or gas | P | P | 35.5 |
| Public utility facility | CUP | CUP | |
| Public works or private service facility | MCUP | MCUP | |
| Road, street, less than 20,000 sf total area | P | P | |
| Road, street, 20,00 sf or more total area | P | P | |
| Telecommunications facility | S | S | 35.44 |
| Wind turbines and wind energy systems | S | S | 35.57 |
| WATER SUPPLY & WASTEWATER FACILITIES | |||
| Onsite Wastewater Treatment System, individual, alternative | MCUP | MCUP | |
| Onsite Wastewater Treatment System, individual, conventional | E | E | |
| Onsite Wastewater Treatment System, individual, supplemental | E | E | |
| Pipeline - Water, reclaimed water, wastewater | P | P | |
| Reservoir, less than 50,000 sf of total development | P | P | |
| Reservoir, 50,000 sf or more of total development | MCUP | MCUP | |
| Wastewater treatment facility, less than 200 connections | CUP | CUP | |
| Water diversion project | P | P | |
| Water extraction, commercial | CUP | CUP | |
| Water system with 1 connection | E | E | |
| Water system with 2 to less than 5 connections | P | P | |
| Water system with 5 or more connections | MCUP | MCUP | |
| Water well, agricultural | E | E |
Key to Zone Symbols
| AG-I | Agriculture I |
|---|---|
| AG-II | Agriculture II |
Notes:
(1) See Article 35.11 (Glossary) for land use definitions.
(2) Development Plan approval may also be required; see Subsection 35.21.030.C.
(3) Use is subject to the standards of the PU zone.
(4) Does not include electrical transmission lines outside the jurisdiction of the County.
(Ord. No. 5167, § 2, 11-29-2022; Ord. No. 5202, § 1, 2-13-2024; Ord. No. 5226, §§ 2—4, 12-10-2024)
35.21.040 - Agricultural Zones Lot Standards ¶
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Each subdivision and residential development shall comply with the following minimum lot area and building site requirements for the applicable zone.
A.
Minimum lot area. Each lot in a proposed subdivision shall comply with the minimum gross lot area requirements in Table 2-2 (Minimum Lot Area/Building Site Area).
B.
Minimum building site area for residential use. Each primary dwelling shall be located on a lot with the minimum gross area shown in Table 2-2 (Minimum Lot Area/Building Site Area). A dwelling and its accessory structures and uses may also be located on a smaller existing legal lot unless it is a fraction lot.
Table 2-2- Minimum Lot Area/Building Site Area
| Zoning Map Symbol | Minimum Gross Lot Area |
|---|---|
| AG-I-5 | 5 acres |
| AG-I-10 | 10 acres |
| AG-I-20 | 20 acres |
| AG-I-40 | 40 acres |
| AG-II-40 | 40 acres |
| AG-II-100 | 100 acres |
| AG-II-320 | 320 acres |
35.21.050 - Agricultural Zones Development Standards ¶
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A.
General development standards. Development within the Agricultural zones shall be designed, constructed, and established in compliance with the requirements in Table 2-3 (AG-I and AG-II Zones Development Standards) below, and all applicable standards in Article 35.3 through Article 35.7 of this Development Code.
B.
Community Plan overlay requirements. Section 35.28.210 (Community Plan Overlays) establishes additional requirements and standards that apply to development and uses located in an applicable community or area plan as specified in Section 35.28.210 (Community Plan Overlays).
Table 2-3- AG-I and AG-II Zones Development Standards
| Development Feature | Requirement by Zone | |
|---|---|---|
| AG-I Agriculture I |
AG-II Agriculture II |
|
| Residential density | Maximum number of dwelling units allowed on a lot. The actual number of units allowed will be determined through subdivision or planning permit approval. |
|
| Maximum density | One one-family dwelling per lot; plus one accessory dwelling unit or one junior accessory dwelling unit per lot where allowed in compliance with Section 35.42.015 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units); plus agricultural employee housing where allowed by Table 2-1 and applicable standards provided that the lot complies with Section 35.21.040 (Agricultural Zones Lot Standards). |
|
| Setbacks | Minimum setbacks required. See Section 35.30.150 (Setback Requirements and Exceptions) for exceptions. Required building separation is between buildings on the same site. |
|
| Front | 50 ft from road centerline and 20 ft from edge of right-of-way. |
50 ft from road centerline and 20 ft from edge of right-of-way. |
| Side | 20 ft; 10% of lot width on a lot of less than 1 acre, with no less than 5 ft or more than 10 ft required. |
None. |
| Rear | 20 ft; 25 ft on a lot of less than 1 acre. | None. |
| Building separation | None, except as required by Building Code. | |
| Height limit | Maximum allowable height of structures. See Section 35.30.090 (Height Measurement, Exceptions and Limitations) for height measurement requirements, and height limit exceptions. |
|
| Maximum height | 35 ft for a residential structure, no limit otherwise; Toro Canyon Plan area - 25 ft for a residential structure. |
35 ft for a residential structure, no limit otherwise; Toro Canyon Plan area - 25 ft for a residential structure. |
| Landscaping | See Chapter 35.34 (Landscaping Standards). |
|
| Parking | See Chapter 35.36 (Parking and Loading Standards). |
|
| Signs | See Chapter 35.38 (Sign Standards). |
C.
Development standards for agricultural structural development that does not require the approval of a Final Development Plan. In addition to the development standards listed in Subsection 35.21.050.A, above, all development associated with the construction of agricultural structural development that does not require the approval of a Final Development Plan in compliance with Subsection 35.21.030.D.2.b.(2) and Subsection 35.21.030.D.2.b.(3) shall comply with all of the additional development standards listed below. If these requirements are in conflict with other provisions of the Comprehensive Plan or any applicable community or area plan, this Development Code, or any permit conditions established by the County, the more restrictive requirements shall control.
1.
The development shall avoid or minimize significant impacts to agriculture to the maximum extent feasible by siting structures so as to minimize impacts to productive agricultural land, prime soils, and adjacent agricultural operations.
2.
The development shall be located no less than 100 feet from the following environmental sensitive habitat areas that are determined by a qualified professional to be intact and of high quality. This setback may be adjusted upward or downward on a case-by-case basis depending upon site specific conditions such as slopes, biological resources and erosion potential.
a.
Native plant communities recognized as rare by California Department of Fish and Wildlife (2003 or as amended). Examples include Native Grasslands, Maritime chaparral, Bishop Pine Forests, and Coastal Dune Scrub.
b.
Native woodlands and forests.
c.
Nesting, roosting, and/or breeding areas for rare, endangered or threatened animal species.
(1)
Rare, endangered, or threatened species are defined as those listed by State or Federal wildlife agencies under the State or Federal Endangered Species Acts, candidates for listing, species of special concern, and species that meet the definition of "rare" in Section 15380 of California Environmental Quality Act.
(2)
A separation of greater than 100 feet may be required in order to fully protect formally listed Endangered Species (e.g., a 100-foot separation may not fully protect known breeding ponds for California Tiger Salamander).
d.
Plant communities known to contain rare, endangered, or threatened species.
e.
Streams, riparian areas, vernal pools, and wetlands.
f.
Any designated Environmental Sensitive Habitat Areas.
3.
The development shall preserve natural features, landforms and native vegetation such as trees to the maximum extent feasible.
4.
The development shall be compatible with the character of the surrounding natural environment, subordinate in appearance to natural landforms, and sited so that it does not intrude into the skyline as seen from public viewing places. At a minimum, the development shall comply with the following design standards.
a.
Exterior lighting shall be for safety purposes only and shall comply with Section 35.30.120 (Outdoor Lighting).
b.
Building materials and colors (earth tones and non-reflective paints) compatible with the surrounding natural environment shall be used to maximize the visual compatibility of the development with surrounding areas.
D.
Development standard for agricultural cultivation located in the Gaviota Coast Plan area. Agricultural cultivation, such as the installation of new areas of cultivated agriculture, orchards or vineyards, located on slopes of 30 percent or greater on agriculturally zoned lands shall adhere to the best management practices in the Steep Slope Guidelines, Gaviota Coast Plan Appendix D, to ensure slope stabilization, soil conservation, and water quality control.
(Ord. No. 5238, § 2, 2-11-2025)
35.21.060 - Reserved ¶
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Editor's note— Ord. No. 5226, § 5, adopted December 10, 2024, repealed the former Section 35.21.060 in its entirety, which pertained to permit requirements and development standards for specific land uses in the Gaviota Coast Plan Area and derived from original codification.
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- Chapter 18C — ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES[[1]]
- Chapter 35.23 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES
- Chapter 35.31 — QUALIFYING HOUSING STREAMLINED REVIEW[[1]]
- Chapter 35.36 — PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
- Chapter 35.37 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
- Chapter 35.84 — POST APPROVAL PROCEDURES
- Chapter 35.86 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 35.89 — MOBILEHOME PARK CLOSURE
- Chapter 35.108 — ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
- Chapter 35.424 — COMMERCIAL ZONES
- Chapter 35.425 — SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES
- Chapter 35.434 — LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
- Chapter 35.472 — PERMIT REVIEW AND DECISIONS
- Chapter 35.474 — POST APPROVAL PROCEDURES
- Chapter 35.476 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS