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Title 17 — Zoning›Part V — Administration and Permits

Chapter 17.51 — ACTIONS AND PERMITS

Goleta Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Goleta

§ 17.51.010. Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to differentiate between a discretionary action by a Review Authority on a request for development and a ministerial review and Director-level action on a Zoning Permit. A Zoning Permit may act as a stand-alone approval or effectuate discretionary action. Discretionary actions always require an effectuating follow-on Zoning Permit. A Zoning Permit and/or Discretionary Action is required for all new development within the City, unless superseded by any specific requirements of this Title or applicable law. (Ord. 20-03 § 6)

§ 17.51.020. Discretionary Actions.

As specified in this Title, the Review Authority reviews and will take action on the following discretionary requests:

  • A. Coastal Development Permit within the Appeals Jurisdiction (CDH). See Chapter 17.61 .

  • B. Conditional Use Permit (CUP), includes “Major” and “Minor. ” See Chapter 17.57 .

  • C. Design Review (DR). See Chapter 17.58 .

  • D. Development Plan (DP). See Chapter 17.59 .

  • E. General Plan Amendment (GPA). See Chapter 17.67 .

  • F. Modification (MOD). See Chapter 17.62 .

  • G. Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ORD), including Text and Zoning Maps. See Chapter 17.66 .

  • H. Overall Sign Plan (OSP). See Section 17.40.090 .

  • I. Revisions (REV). See Section 17.52.100 .

  • J. Specific Plan (SP). See Chapter 17.68 .

  • K. Time Extension (TEX). See Section 17.52.090(D) .

  • L. Variance (VAR). See Chapter 17.60 . (Ord. 20-03 § 6)

§ 17.51.030. Zoning Permits.

The Director approves and/or issues the following types of ministerial Zoning Permits pursuant to this Title:

  • A. Coastal Development Permits (CDP). See Chapter 17.61 .

  • B. Emergency Permits (EMP). See Chapter 17.64 .

  • C. Land Use Permits (LUP). See Chapter 17.55 .

  • D. Temporary Use Permits (TUP). See Chapter 17.56 .

  • E. Zoning Clearance (ZC). See Chapter 17.54 .

  • (Ord. 20-03 § 6)

§ 17.51.040. Other Director Actions.

  • A. Amendments (AMD). See Section 17.52.100 .

  • B. Zoning Code Determination (DET). See Section 17.01.040(D) .

  • C. Substantial Conformity Determination (SCD). See Section 17.52.100 .

  • D. Time Extensions (TEX). See Section 17.52.090(D) .

  • (Ord. 20-03 § 6)

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▸ Contents — Goleta Zoning Code
Goleta Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 17 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Part I — General Provisions
    2. Part II — Base Zoning District Standards and Allowed Uses
    3. Part III — Overlay Districts
    4. Part IV — Regulations Applying to Multiple Districts
    5. ▸ Part V — Administration and Permits
      Overview
      1. Chapter 17.50 — REVIEW AUTHORITIES
      2. Chapter 17.51 — ACTIONS AND PERMITS
      3. Chapter 17.52 — COMMON PROCEDURES
      4. Chapter 17.53 — EXEMPTIONS
      5. Chapter 17.54 — ZONING CLEARANCE
      6. Chapter 17.55 — LAND USE PERMITS
      7. Chapter 17.56 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
      8. Chapter 17.57 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
      9. Chapter 17.58 — DESIGN REVIEW
      10. Chapter 17.59 — DEVELOPMENT PLANS
      11. Chapter 17.60 — VARIANCES
      12. Chapter 17.61 — COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
      13. Chapter 17.62 — MODIFICATIONS
      14. Chapter 17.63 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISA…
      15. Chapter 17.64 — EMERGENCY PERMITS
      16. Chapter 17.65 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
      17. Chapter 17.66 — AMENDMENTS TO ZONING REGULATIONS AND ZONING MAP
      18. Chapter 17.67 — AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN
      19. Chapter 17.68 — SPECIFIC PLANS
      20. Chapter 17.69 — ENFORCEMENT
      21. Chapter 17.70 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
      22. Chapter 17.71 — OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE OR PERMITTING PROCEDURES
    6. Part VI — General Terms

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