Earlier editions: 2026-07
Municipal code
Goleta Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Goleta, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 16 titles · 1,753 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Goleta
Contents
- Chapter AO — Adopting Ordinance
▸Title 1 — General Provisions
▸Title 2 — Administration and Personnel
Overview- Chapter 2.01 — CITY COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.02 — ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COST RECOVERY FOR ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
- Chapter 2.03 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 2.04 — CITY CLERK
- Chapter 2.05 — CITY TREASURER
- Chapter 2.06 — CITY ATTORNEY
- Chapter 2.07 — CODE OF ETHICS
- Chapter 2.08 — DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
- Chapter 2.09 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.10 — EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION
- Chapter 2.11 — PUBLIC TREE ADVISORY COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.12 — PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.13 — ESTABLISHMENT OF MUNICIPAL LIBRARY AND LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- Chapter 2.14 — LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.15 — MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
- Chapter 2.16 — CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS BY-DISTRICT
- Chapter 2.17 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.18 — ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE INFORMATION
▸Chapter 2.19 — PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT COMMISSION
▸Title 3 — Revenue and Finance
Overview- Chapter 3.01 — DEMANDS AND CLAIMS
- Chapter 3.02 — TRANSFER OF TAX FUNCTIONS
- Chapter 3.03 — SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
- Chapter 3.04 — REAL PROPERTY DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.06 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3.07 — STATE VIDEO SERVICE FRANCHISEE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 3.08 — CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX
- Chapter 3.09 — DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
- Chapter 3.10 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
▸Title 5 — Business Licenses and Regulations
Overview▸Chapter 5.01 — BUSINESS AND OTHER LICENSES
- Chapter 5.03 — SECONDHAND DEALER REGULATIONS
▸Chapter 5.04 — TAXICABS
- Chapter 5.05 — MASSAGE REGULATION
- Chapter 5.06 — SAND REMOVAL LICENSE
- Chapter 5.07 — TOBACCO RETAILING LICENSE
- Chapter 5.08 — SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS
- Chapter 5.09 — COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES
▸Title 6 — Animals
▸Title 8 — Health and Safety
Overview- Chapter 8.01 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
- Chapter 8.02 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STORAGE
- Chapter 8.03 — HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATOR
- Chapter 8.04 — INFECTIOUS WASTE GENERATOR
- Chapter 8.05 — REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 8.06 — CONDOM WARNING SIGNS
- Chapter 8.07 — UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION PERTAINING TO AIDS
- Chapter 8.09 — CHANGE OF OWNER, OPERATOR, OR GUARANTOR FOR CERTAIN OIL AND GAS FACILITIES
▸Chapter 8.10 — INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 8.11 — EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO CLEAN UP OIL SPILLS
- Chapter 8.13 — MOBILEHOMES
- Chapter 8.14 — MOBILEHOME RENT CONTROL
- Chapter 8.15 — SMOKING
- Chapter 8.17 — MOBILEHOME PARK CLOSURE
- Chapter 8.18 — PLASTIC WASTE REDUCTION REGULATIONS
- Chapter 8.19 — TENANT PROTECTIONS
▸Title 10 — Vehicles and Traffic
Overview▸Chapter 10.01 — MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Overview- Article I — Stop Streets, Through Highways, One-Way Streets, Traffic Lights, etc
- Article II — Regulation of Traffic on Bridges, Viaducts and Tunnels
- Article III — Weight Restrictions on Bridges and Highways
- Article IV — Parking Regulations, Establishment of Crosswalks, Loading, etc
- Article V — Miscellaneous Provisions
- Article VI — Large Vehicle and Trailer Parking Restrictions
- Chapter 10.02 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
- Chapter 10.03 — TRUCK ROUTES AND TERMINALS
- Chapter 10.04 — MISCELLANEOUS RULES
- Chapter 10.05 — SHARED ON-DEMAND MOTORIZED SCOOTERS
▸Title 12 — Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places
Overview- Chapter 12.01 — OFFENSES—MISCELLANEOUS
- Chapter 12.03 — OVERSIZE AND OVERWEIGHT VEHICLES ON ROADS
- Chapter 12.04 — TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS AND CLOSURES OF CITY ROADS
- Chapter 12.05 — FILM PERMITS
- Chapter 12.06 — BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, ETC
- Chapter 12.07 — PARADE, ASSEMBLY, AND SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS AND REGULATIONS
- Chapter 12.08 — LEASES OR USE OF CITY REAL PROPERTY
- Chapter 12.09 — CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
- Chapter 12.11 — JUVENILE CURFEW
- Chapter 12.12 — PYROTECHNIC EVENTS
- Chapter 12.13 — PUBLIC NUISANCES
- Chapter 12.14 — REGULATION OF NEWSRACKS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
- Chapter 12.15 — PARKS AND RECREATION
- Chapter 12.16 — CAMPING PARKS
- Chapter 12.18 — LAKE LOS CARNEROS
- Chapter 12.19 — PUBLIC TRAILS OUTSIDE OF CITY PARKS
- Chapter 12.20 — WIRELESS FACILITIES IN PUBLIC ROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY
▸Title 15 — Buildings and Construction
Overview- Chapter 15.01 — BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.02 — UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
- Chapter 15.03 — ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.04 — PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 15.05 — MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.06 — DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE
- Chapter 15.07 — BUILDING CONSERVATION CODE
- Chapter 15.08 — ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
- Chapter 15.09 — GRADING, EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
- Chapter 15.10 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 15.11 — RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 15.12 — GREEN BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.13 — ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS
- Chapter 15.14 — STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYST…
- Chapter 15.15 — ENERGY CODE
- Chapter 15.16 — HISTORICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.17 — EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.18 — REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 15.19 — INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
- Chapter 15.20 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PERMITTING
- Chapter 15.21 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
▸Chapter 15.22 — LOCAL FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAP
▸Title 16 — Subdivisions
Overview- Chapter 16.01 — GENERAL
- Chapter 16.02 — PROCEDURE FOR SUBDIVISION, FORM OF MAPS, FILING BONDS AND DEDICATION OF STREETS
- Chapter 16.03 — MODIFICATION TO RECORDED MAPS
- Chapter 16.04 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 16.05 — MONUMENTS AND SURVEY PROCEDURE
- Chapter 16.06 — SUBDIVISION STANDARDS AND PRINCIPLES
- Chapter 16.07 — WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 16.08 — SEWAGE DISPOSAL
- Chapter 16.09 — CLASSIFICATION OF STREETS
- Chapter 16.10 — LEGAL PROCEDURE AND REMEDIES
- Chapter 16.11 — VOLUNTARY MERGER
- Chapter 16.13 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
- Chapter 16.14 — PARK AND RECREATION DEDICATION AND FEES
- Chapter 16.16 — CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
- Chapter 16.17 — PROHIBITION OF CONVERSION OF MOBILEHOME RENTAL PARKS TO MOBILEHOME SUBDIVISIONS
- Chapter 16.18 — GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66411.7 URBAN LOT SPLITS
▸Title 17 — Zoning
Overview▸Part II — Base Zoning District Standards and Allowed Uses
▸Part III — Overlay Districts
Overview- Chapter 17.16 — AE AIRPORT ENVIRONS OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.17 — AH AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.18 — H HOSPITAL OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.19 — OTH OLD TOWN HERITAGE OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.20 — SPECIFIC PLAN (SP) OVERLAY DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.21 — RH HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT
▸Part IV — Regulations Applying to Multiple Districts
Overview- Chapter 17.24 — GENERAL SITE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.25 — COASTAL ACCESS
- Chapter 17.26 — COASTAL/INLAND VISUAL RESOURCE PRESERVATION
- Chapter 17.27 — DENSITY BONUSES AND OTHER INCENTIVES
- Chapter 17.28 — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
- Chapter 17.29 — DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION
- Chapter 17.30 — ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE HABITAT AREAS
- Chapter 17.31 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 17.32 — HAZARDS
- Chapter 17.33 — HISTORIC RESOURCE PRESERVATION
- Chapter 17.34 — LANDSCAPING
- Chapter 17.35 — LIGHTING
- Chapter 17.36 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
- Chapter 17.37 — OIL AND GAS FACILITIES
- Chapter 17.38 — PARKING AND LOADING
- Chapter 17.39 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.40 — SIGNS
- Chapter 17.41 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES AND ACTIVITIES
- Chapter 17.42 — TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
- Chapter 17.43 — CULTURAL RESOURCES
- Chapter 17.44 — MULTIPLE-UNIT AND MIXED-USE OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.45 — REPLACEMENT OF LOST DWELLING UNITS
▸Part V — Administration and Permits
Overview- Chapter 17.50 — REVIEW AUTHORITIES
- Chapter 17.51 — ACTIONS AND PERMITS
- Chapter 17.52 — COMMON PROCEDURES
- Chapter 17.53 — EXEMPTIONS
- Chapter 17.54 — ZONING CLEARANCE
- Chapter 17.55 — LAND USE PERMITS
- Chapter 17.56 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
- Chapter 17.57 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
- Chapter 17.58 — DESIGN REVIEW
- Chapter 17.59 — DEVELOPMENT PLANS
- Chapter 17.60 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 17.61 — COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
- Chapter 17.62 — MODIFICATIONS
- Chapter 17.63 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
- Chapter 17.64 — EMERGENCY PERMITS
- Chapter 17.65 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 17.66 — AMENDMENTS TO ZONING REGULATIONS AND ZONING MAP
- Chapter 17.67 — AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN
- Chapter 17.68 — SPECIFIC PLANS
- Chapter 17.69 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 17.70 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 17.71 — OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE OR PERMITTING PROCEDURES
▸Part VI — General Terms
- Title SR — Statutory References for California Cities
- Title OL — Ordinance List and Disposition Table