Chapter 35.425 — SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES — Santa Barbara County Planning Code

35.425.010 - Purpose ¶

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This Chapter lists the land uses that may be allowed within the Special Purpose zones established by Section 35.404.020 (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.

35.425.020 - Purposes of the Special Purpose Zones ¶

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The purposes of the individual special purpose zones and the manner in which they are applied are as follows.

A.

PU (Public Utilities) zone. The PU zone is applied to areas appropriate for the siting of public works and utility facilities; however, the requirements of this zone do not apply to local agencies exempted by Section 35.420.040 (Exemptions from Planning Permit Requirements). The intent is to provide adequate design requirements to ensure that these facilities are compatible with surrounding land uses.

B.

REC (Recreation) zone. The REC zone is applied to provide public or private open space areas appropriate for various forms of outdoor recreation. The intent is to encourage outdoor recreational uses that will protect and enhance areas with the potential to accommodate both active and passive recreation because of their beauty and natural features. Proposed recreational uses should compliment and be appropriate to the area because of the natural features.

35.425.030 - Special Purpose Zones Allowable Land Uses

A.

General permit requirements. Table 2-10 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for the Special Purpose Zones) identify the uses of land allowed by this Development Code in each special purpose zone, and the planning permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Section 35.420.030 (Allowable Development and Planning Permit Requirements).

B.

Requirements for certain specific land uses. Where the last column (Specific Use Regulations) in Table 2-10 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for the Special Purpose Zones) includes a Section number, the referenced Section may affect whether the use requires a Land Use Permit, Development Plan, or Conditional Use Permit, and/or may establish other requirements and standards applicable to the use.

C.

Development Plan approval required. Development Plan approval in compliance with Section 35.472.080 is required prior to the approval of a Land Use Permit as follows:

1.

PU and REC zones. Final Development Plan approval is required for all development, including grading.

D.

Accessory uses and structures. Each use allowed by Table 2-10 (Specific Use Regulations) may include accessory uses and structures that are customarily incidental to the use, provided that within the REC zone, accessory structures and uses shall be limited to those required to support the recreational activities (e.g., parking areas, water and sanitary facilities, boat launching facilities, ranger stations and limited concession facilities).

E.

Design Review required. Design Review is 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 35.472.070 (Design Review).

Table 2-10 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Special Purpose Zones	E Allowed use, no permit required (Exempt) P Permitted use, Land Use Permit required (2) CUP Conditional Use Permit required 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) CUP Conditional Use Permit required 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) CUP Conditional Use Permit required S Permit determined by Specifc Use Regulations — Use Not Allowed
LAND USE (1)	PERMIT REQUIRED BY ZONE		Specifc Use
	REC	PU	Regulations
AGRICULTURAL, MINING & ENERGY FACILITIES
Animal keeping (except equestrian facilities- see RECREATION below)	S	S	35.442.040
Cannabis - Cultivation, nursery, and microbusiness	—	—
RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES
County club, swim and tennis club	CUP	—
Equestrian facility	CUP	—
Golf course	P	—
Library	CUP	CUP
Meeting facility, public or private	CUP	CUP
Meeting facility, religious	CUP	CUP
Museum	CUP	CUP
Park, playground - Public	P	—
School	CUP	CUP
Sports & outdoor recreation facilities	CUP	CUP
Trail for bicycles, hiking, or riding	P	—

Zoo	CUP	—
RESIDENTIAL USES
Accessory dwelling unit	—	—	35.442.015
Caretaker/Manager dwelling	CUP	—	35.442.060
Junior accessory dwelling unit	—	—	35.442.015
Supportive housing	S	—	35.442.185
Transitional housing	S	—	35.442.185
RETAIL TRADE
Cannabis - Non-Storefront Retailer	—	—
Cannabis - Retail	—	—
Restaurant, café, cofee shop, accessory to allowed recreation use	CUP	—
SERVICES - BUSINESS, FINANCIAL, PROFESSIONAL
Medical services - Extended care	CUP	CUP
Medical services - Hospital	CUP	CUP
Ofce - Accessory	P	P
SERVICES - GENERAL
Large family day care home, serving adults	P	—	35.442.070
Large family day care home, serving children	E (3)	E (3)	35.442.070
Small family day care home, serving adults	E	—	35.442.070
Small family day care home, serving children	E (3)	E (3)	35.442.070
Day care center, principal use	CUP (4)	CUP (4)	35.442.070
Day care center, accessory to non-dwelling	CUP (4)	CUP (4)	35.442.070
Day care center, accessory to dwelling	CUP	—	35.442.070
Lodging - Homestay	—	—
Lodging - Short-term rental	—	—

Key to Zone Symbols

REC	Recreation
PU	Public Utilities

Notes:

(1) See Division 35.10 (Glossary) for land use definitions.

(2) Development Plan approval may also be required; see Subsection 35.425.030.C (Development Plan approval required).

(3) 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.

(4) Day care centers serving up to and including fifty (50) children may be permitted with a Land Use Permit in compliance with Section 35.472.110 (Land Use Permits).

Table 2-10 - Continued Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Special Purpose Zones	E Allowed use, no permit required (Exempt) P Permitted use, Land Use Permit required (2) CUP Conditional Use Permit required 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) CUP Conditional Use Permit required 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) CUP Conditional Use Permit required S Permit determined by Specifc Use Regulations — Use Not Allowed
LAND USE (1)	PERMIT REQUIRED BY ZONE		Specifc Use
	REC	PU	Regulations
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE
Cannabis - Distribution	—	—
Electrical substation - Minor (3)	CUP	P
Electrical substation - Major (3)	CUP	P
Electrical transmission line (4)	CUP	CUP
Public works and utilities	CUP	CUP
Telecommunications facility	S	S	35.444
WATER SUPPLY & WASTEWATER FACILITIES
Onsite wastewater treatment system, individual, alternative	CUP	CUP
Onsite wastewater treatment system, individual, conventional	E	E
Onsite wastewater treatment system, individual, supplemental	E	E
Pipeline - Water, reclaimed water, wastewater	—	—
Reservoir	CUP	CUP
Sewage treatment facility - Central plant	—	P
Water or sewer system pump or lift station	CUP	CUP
Water supply, treatment, storage facilities - Central plant	—	P
Water system with 1 connection	E	E
Water system with 2 or more connections	CUP	CUP

Key to Zone Symbols

REC	Recreation
PU	Public Utilities

Notes:

(1) See Division 35.10 (Glossary) for land use definitions.

(2) Development Plan approval may also be required; see Subsection 35.425.030.C (Development Plan approval required).

(3) Shall comply with the requirements of the PU zone; see Table 2-11 (Special Purpose Zones Development Standards) and Section 35.425.050 (PU Zone Standards).

(4) Does not include electrical transmission lines outside the jurisdiction of the County.

(Ord. No. 5169, § 5, 11-29-2022; Ord. No. 5203, § 4, 2-13-2024)

35.425.040 - Special Purpose Zones Development Standards

Development within the Special Purpose zones shall be designed, constructed, and established in compliance with the requirements in Table 2-11 (Special Purpose Zone Development Standards) and all applicable standards in Division 35.3 through Division 35.6 of this Development Code.

Table 2-11 - Special Purpose Zones Development Standards

Development Feature	Requirement by Zone
	REC Recreation	PU Public Utilities
Minimum lot size	Minimum area for lots proposed in new subdivisions.
Area, width	1 acre	None
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	1 caretaker dwelling.	None allowed.
Setbacks	Minimum setbacks required. See Section 35.430.150 (Setback Requirements and Exceptions) for exceptions.
Front - Primary	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.
Front - Secondary	Lot less than 100 ft wide - 20% of lot width - 10 ft minimum. Lot 100 ft wide or more - Same as primary front setback.	Same as primary front.
Side	10 ft; 25 ft from a lot zoned residential.	10 ft
Rear	10 ft; 25 ft from a lot zoned residential.	10 ft; 50 ft from a lot zoned residential.
Building separation	None, except as required by Building Code.
Height limit	Maximum allowable height of structures. See Section 35.430.090 (Height Measurement, Exceptions and Limitations) for height measurement requirements, and height limit exceptions.
Maximum height	25 ft	35 ft
Site coverage	Maximum percentage of net site area that may be covered by structures.
Maximum coverage	20 %	None

Open space	Minimum percentage of net site area to be maintained as common open space.
Minimum open space	No minimum.
Landscaping	See Chapter 35.434 (Landscaping Standards).
Parking	See Chapter 35.436 (Parking and Loading Standards).
Signs	See Chapter 35.438 (Sign Standards).

35.425.050 - PU Zone Standards ¶

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Proposed development and new land uses within the PU zone shall comply with the following standards, in addition to those in Section 35.425.040 (Special Purpose Zones Development Standards).

A.

Noise. The volume of sound, measured during calm air conditions, inherently and recurrently generated by or resulting from any use, other than motor vehicles, operated on any lot shall not exceed 70 decibels at any point along the boundary of or outside of the lot upon which such use is located.

B.

Odors, fumes, gasses, liquids, heat, glare, radiation. No offensive odors or fumes, noxious gases or liquids, heat, glare, or radiation generated by or resulting from any use, other than motor vehicles or lighting fixtures, operated on any lot shall be detectable at any point along the boundary of or outside of the lot upon which such use is located.

C.

Outdoor storage. Open storage of equipment and materials shall be permitted only in areas screened from view of surrounding lots.

D.

Public health, safety, and welfare. All activities shall be conducted in such a manner so as not to be injurious to the health, safety, or welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood by reason of danger to life or property.

E.

Smoke or dust. Except for the heating of buildings there shall be no smoke or dust generated by or resulting from any use, other than motor vehicles located upon the lot.

F.

Vibration. The ground vibration inherently and recurrently generated by or resulting from any use, other than motor vehicles, operated on any lot shall not be perceptible without instruments at any point along the boundary of or outside of the lot upon which such use is located.

35.425.060 - REC Zone Additional Standards ¶

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Proposed development and new land uses within the REC zone shall comply with the following standards, in addition to those in Section 35.425.040 (Special Purpose Zones Development Standards).

A.

Limitation on lodging occupancy. To ensure the recreational, rather than residential use of overnight accommodations, the maximum period for individual occupancy of overnight accommodations shall be 30 days.

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