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Title 12 — Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places

Goleta Municipal Code Ch. 12.16 Camping Parks

Goleta Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Goleta

Cite as: Goleta Municipal Code Chapter 12.16 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 12.16.010. Camping.

A. Persons shall camp within designated areas within a camping park only.

B. No person shall camp in any City recreation area or use any portion of a City recreation area for living or sleeping quarters except in areas designated and marked for that purpose and in conformity with the rules, regulations, restrictions and entry requirements for the designated areas.

C. No person shall erect a tent or shelter or arrange bedding for the purpose of or to permit any overnight stay in a City recreation area except in designated camping areas in conformity with the rules, regulations, restrictions and entry requirements for the area.

D. No person shall park a travel trailer, camper or motor home within any City recreation area for the purpose of sleeping during the nighttime hours except in conformity with the rules, regulations, restrictions and entry requirements of the camping areas.

(Ord. 02-01 § 1)

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§ 12.16.020. Time Limitations and Camping at Campsites.

The Community Services Director may establish time limits on the use of campsites for camping. Such time limitations shall be posted and/or communicated to the person responsible for reserving a campsite. No person shall stay in or occupy a campsite beyond any time restriction or limitation established by the Director.

(Ord. 02-01 § 1)

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§ 12.16.030. Annual Vehicle Permit.

Any annual vehicle permit issued for park use shall be affixed to the vehicle permitted. Annual vehicle permits for park use are not transferable to other vehicles.

(Ord. 02-01 § 1)

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§ 12.16.040. Annual Permits.

Annual permits may be issued for parks or recreation use and shall be valid for the calendar year in which it is issued. All annual permits issued shall terminate on December 31st of the year in which it is issued unless sooner revoked for cause.

(Ord. 02-01 § 1)

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§ 12.16.050. Camping Without Paying Posted Fees.

No person shall camp or occupy any campsite within any City recreation area without paying the appropriate fee as posted.

(Ord. 02-01 § 1)

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§ 12.16.060. Entering Without Paying Posted Day Use Fee.

No person shall enter any park, campsite or recreation area without paying the appropriate day use or parking fee as posted.

(Ord. 02-01 § 1)

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§ 12.16.070. Vehicle Parking at Campsite.

No person shall park, permit, or maintain more than two motor vehicles at any campsite within any City recreation area without the prior authorization of a park employee on duty within the area.

(Ord. 02-01 § 1)

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§ 12.16.080. Park Quiet Hours.

A. Quiet hours must be observed between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. the following morning in all parks in which overnight stay is authorized.

B. No person shall operate or use any device which produces noise, annoyance or other disturbing sound including, but not limited to, a radio, television, musical instrument, generator, motor or engine between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

C. No person shall create or maintain any loud or offensive noise or noise that creates any unreasonable disturbance between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

(Ord. 02-01 § 1)

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§ 12.16.090. Restrictions on Generators.

The Community Services Director may establish rules or restrictions on the use of generators within any recreation area. No person shall operate, maintain or use any generator except in conformity with such applicable rules or restrictions.

(Ord. 02-01 § 1)

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§ 12.16.100. Firearms.

No person shall bring any firearm or other weapon into any City park except as may be required of peace officers.

(Ord. 02-01 § 1)

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§ 12.16.110. Camp Sanitation—Occupancy Limit.

A. No more than eight persons shall be permitted in any designated campsite without prior approval of the park employee on duty.

B. It shall be unlawful to occupy more space for camping purposes than the campsite designated.

C. The size, type and arrangement of camping equipment shall be suitable for the design of the campsite and the space provided.

(Ord. 02-01 § 1)

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