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Chapter 14.24 — RES RESORT DISTRICT

Carpinteria Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Carpinteria

14.24.010 - Purpose and intent.

The purpose of the resort district is to provide for tourist recreational development in areas of unique scenic and recreational values. It is the intent of this district to permit commercial tourist recreational facilities that provide a destination point and a range of necessary services and activities for visitors. It is also the intent of this district to provide for maximum public access, enjoyment, and use of an area's scenic, natural, and recreational resources while ensuring preservation of such resources. Where this district is applied to areas adjacent to the shoreline, uses permitted shall at least in part require an ocean front location in order to operate. This district is not intended for highway service commercial uses.

(Ord. 315 § 1 (part), 1981)

14.24.020 - Processing.

Prior to the issuance of any permit for development on property zoned or to be rezoned to the RES district, a development plan shall be submitted, processed, and approved as provided in Chapter 14.68.

(Ord. 315 § 1 (part), 1981)

14.24.030 - Uses permitted subject to development plan approval.

Permitted uses in the RES resort district subject to development plan approval are as follows:

1.

Resort, guest ranch, hotel, motel, country club, convention and conference center; such uses shall be of a self-contained, destination-point nature, rather than designed to accommodate primarily the overnight traveler;

2.

Light commercial uses (i.e., barber and beauty shops, gift shops, restaurants, etc.) normally associated with the needs of visitors provided such commercial activities are so designed and limited as to be incidental and directly oriented to the needs of visitors and do not substantially change the character of the resort;

3.

Recreational facilities, including but not limited to piers, boat docks, golf courses, parks, playgrounds, riding and hiking trails, tennis courts, swimming pools, beach clubs;

4.

Uses, buildings, and structures accessory and customarily incidental to the above uses.

(Ord. 315 § 1 (part), 1981)

14.24.040 - Uses permitted subject to conditional use permit.

Permitted uses in the RES district subject to conditional use permit are as follows:

1.

Public riding stable, campgrounds (including tent camping, camper and recreational vehicle parks) and hostels;

2.

Dwellings for owners, managers, or caretakers and their families where such persons manage or operate the principal use.

(Ord. 315 § 1 (part), 1981)

14.24.050 - Parking.

Parking regulations for the RES district are as provided in Chapter 14.54.

(Ord. 315 § 1 (part), 1981)

14.24.060 - Setbacks.

No structure or building shall be sited within fifty feet of the centerline of any street or twenty feet of the property line, whichever is the greater distance. In addition, no structure or building shall be sited within fifty feet of a lot zoned residential or within twenty feet of the side or rear property lines of the parcel.

(Ord. 315 § 1 (part), 1981)

14.24.070 - Landscaping.

Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the approved development plan. Along each side or rear yard abutting a residential district an adequate buffer consisting of fencing, walls, plant

materials, or any combination thereof shall be installed and maintained to protect adjacent residents from impacts of noise or lighting and to provide separation between residential and commercial uses. Such buffer shall be included in the development plan.

(Ord. 315 § 1 (part), 1981)

14.24.080 - Building height.

No building or structure shall exceed a height of thirty feet.

(Ord. 315 § 1 (part), 1981)

14.24.090 - Open space.

A minimum of forty percent of the gross area of the parcel(s) shall be retained in public and/or common open space. The planning commission shall determine the proportion of open space to be landscaped.

(Ord. 315 § 1 (part), 1981)

14.24.100 - Nonconcentration of certain uses, drive-thru businesses, and other district requirements.

Nonconcentration of certain uses, drive-thru businesses, and other district requirements are as provided in commercial planned development district, Sections 14.20.020, 14.20.070, 14.20.080, 14.20.110 and 14.20.120.

(Ord. 315 § 1 (part), 1981)

(Ord. No. 643, § 2, 1-25-2010)

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Contents — Carpinteria Zoning Code
Carpinteria Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 14.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Chapter 14.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  3. Chapter 14.08 — DEFINITIONS
  4. Chapter 14.12 — R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  5. Chapter 14.14 — PRD PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
  6. Chapter 14.14 — PRD PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
  7. Chapter 14.16 — PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
  8. Chapter 14.17 — MHS/PUD MOBILE/MODULAR HOME SUBDIVISION/ PLANN…
  9. Chapter 14.17 — MHS/PUD MOBILE/MODULAR HOME SUBDIVISION/ PLANN…
  10. Chapter 14.18 — MHP MOBILE HOME PARK PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTR…
  11. Chapter 14.18 — MHP MOBILE HOME PARK PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTR…
  12. Chapter 14.20 — CPD COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
  13. Chapter 14.20 — CPD COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
  14. Chapter 14.22 — CB CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
  15. Chapter 14.22 — CB CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
  16. Chapter 14.24 — RES RESORT DISTRICT
  17. Chapter 14.24 — RES RESORT DISTRICT
  18. Chapter 14.26 — M-RP INDUSTRIAL/RESEARCH PARK DISTRICT
  19. Chapter 14.26 — M-RP INDUSTRIAL/RESEARCH PARK DISTRICT
  20. Chapter 14.28 — M GENERAL INDUSTRY DISTRICT
  21. Chapter 14.28 — M GENERAL INDUSTRY DISTRICT
  22. Chapter 14.30 — M-CD COASTAL INDUSTRY DISTRICT
  23. Chapter 14.30 — M-CD COASTAL INDUSTRY DISTRICT
  24. Chapter 14.32 — A AGRICULTURE DISTRICT
  25. Chapter 14.32 — A AGRICULTURE DISTRICT
  26. Chapter 14.34 — CF COMMUNITY FACILITY DISTRICT
  27. Chapter 14.34 — CF COMMUNITY FACILITY DISTRICT
  28. Chapter 14.36 — UT PUBLIC UTILITIES DISTRICT
  29. Chapter 14.36 — UT PUBLIC UTILITIES DISTRICT
  30. Chapter 14.38 — REC RECREATION DISTRICT
  31. Chapter 14.38 — REC RECREATION DISTRICT
  32. Chapter 14.40 — FH FLOOD HAZARD OVERLAY DISTRICT
  33. Chapter 14.40 — FH FLOOD HAZARD OVERLAY DISTRICT[[1]]
  34. Chapter 14.41 — WHITNEY SITE OVERLAY DISTRICT
  35. Chapter 14.41 — WHITNEY SITE OVERLAY DISTRICT
  36. Chapter 14.42 — ESH ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE HABITAT AREA OVE…
  37. Chapter 14.42 — ESH ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE HABITAT AREA OVE…
  38. Chapter 14.43 — ELLINWOOD PARCEL (APN 004-013-026) OVERLAY DIS…
  39. Chapter 14.43 — ELLINWOOD PARCEL (APN 004-013-026) OVERLAY DIS…
  40. Chapter 14.45 — TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR WETLAND OVERLAY DISTRICT
  41. Chapter 14.45 — TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR WETLAND OVERLAY DISTRICT
  42. Chapter 14.46 — S SPECIFIC PLAN OVERLAY DISTRICT
  43. Chapter 14.46 — S SPECIFIC PLAN OVERLAY DISTRICT
  44. Chapter 14.47 — VACATION RENTAL OVERLAY DISTRICT
  45. Chapter 14.47 — VACATION RENTAL OVERLAY DISTRICT
  46. Chapter 14.54 — PARKING REGULATIONS
  47. Chapter 14.54 — PARKING REGULATIONS
  48. Chapter 14.56 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
  49. Chapter 14.56 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS[[3]]
  50. Chapter 14.58 — SIGN REGULATIONS
  51. Chapter 14.58 — SIGN REGULATIONS
  52. Chapter 14.59 — PERSONAL USE AND COMMERCIAL CANNABIS REGULATIONS
  53. Chapter 14.59 — PERSONAL USE AND COMMERCIAL CANNABIS REGULATIO…
  54. Chapter 14.61 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURES
  55. Chapter 14.61 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURES
  56. Chapter 14.62 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
  57. Chapter 14.62 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
  58. Chapter 14.64 — TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
  59. Chapter 14.64 — TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
  60. Chapter 14.66 — EMERGENCY PERMITS
  61. Chapter 14.66 — EMERGENCY PERMITS
  62. Chapter 14.68 — DEVELOPMENT PLAN
  63. Chapter 14.68 — DEVELOPMENT PLAN
  64. Chapter 14.70 — VARIANCES
  65. Chapter 14.70 — VARIANCES
  66. Chapter 14.71 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
  67. Chapter 14.71 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
  68. Chapter 14.72 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY …
  69. Chapter 14.73 — RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNIT DEMOLITION
  70. Chapter 14.73 — RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNIT DEMOLITION
  71. Chapter 14.74 — OWNERSHIP CONVERSIONS AFFECTING APARTMENTS; CO…
  72. Chapter 14.75 — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING REQUIREMENT
  73. Chapter 14.75 — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING REQUIREMENT
  74. Chapter 14.76 — NOTICING REQUIREMENTS
  75. Chapter 14.76 — NOTICING REQUIREMENTS
  76. Chapter 14.77 — DENSITY BONUS
  77. Chapter 14.77 — DENSITY BONUS[[8]]
  78. Chapter 14.78 — APPEALS
  79. Chapter 14.78 — APPEALS
  80. Chapter 14.80 — REAPPLICATIONS
  81. Chapter 14.80 — REAPPLICATIONS
  82. Chapter 14.82 — NONCONFORMING USES
  83. Chapter 14.82 — NONCONFORMING USES
  84. Chapter 14.84 — LEGAL ISSUES AND PROCEDURES
  85. Chapter 14.84 — LEGAL ISSUES AND PROCEDURES

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