Chapter 17.20 — SPECIFIC PLAN (SP) OVERLAY DISTRICTS

The Specific Plan (SP) Overlay District is intended to identify locations within the City regulated by an adopted Specific Plan, in conformance with Chapter 17.68 , Specific Plans. (Ord. 20-03 § 6)

• A. Applicability. Once adopted, a Specific Plan governs all use and development of properties within the bounds of that Specific Plan.

  1. Where a Specific Plan is silent with regard to particular development standards, the provisions of this Title shall govern. The Director has the authority to determine which provisions of this Title apply where a Specific Plan is silent.

  2. When a use is not specifically listed as permitted in the Specific Plan, the Director must assign the land use or activity to a classification that is substantially similar in character as appropriate. Land uses not listed in the Specific Plan as permitted or not found to be substantially similar to a permitted use are prohibited.

  3. No discretionary entitlement applications or other permits may be approved, adopted, or amended within an area covered by a Specific Plan, unless found to be consistent with the adopted Specific Plan.

• B. Adopted Specific Plans. The following is a list of the City’s adopted Specific Plans.

  1. Cabrillo Business Park Specific Plan (-CBPSP). See the Cabrillo Business Park Specific Plan on file with the City of Goleta.

  2. Camino Real Marketplace Specific Plan (-CRMSP). See the Camino Real Specific Plan on file with the City of Goleta.

• (Ord. 20-03 § 6)

Chapter 17.21. -RH HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT

The -RH High Density Residential Overlay District is intended to facilitate new residential development on non-residentially zoned land without creating nonconformities. (Ord. 23-17 § 4)

The standards of this chapter apply to sites designated with an -RH extension on the Zoning Overlay Map. Except as provided in this chapter, all new structures and development as well as alterations to existing structures must comply with the requirements of the base zone district. (Ord. 23-17 § 4)

New development proposals within the -RH Overlay District may, at the applicant’s election, be processed under the standards and procedures applicable to multiple unit dwelling developments in the RH zone district.

(Ord. 23-17 § 4)