Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 17 — Zoning›Part III — Overlay Districts
Goleta Municipal Code Ch. 17.18 H Hospital Overlay District
Goleta Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Goleta
Cite as: Goleta Municipal Code Chapter 17.18 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 17.18.010. Purpose.¶
The -H Hospital Overlay District is intended to support the needs of the Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and related medical services.
(Ord. 20-03 § 6)
§ 17.18.020. Applicability.¶
The standards of this chapter apply to sites designated with an -H 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 district.
(Ord. 20-03 § 6)
§ 17.18.030. Permit and Processing Requirements.¶
All new structures and development as well as alterations to existing structures within the -H Overlay District must be subject to Design Review Board approval. No permits for development within the -H Overlay District shall be issued except in conformance with an approved Development Plan.
(Ord. 20-03 § 6)
§ 17.18.040. Additional Height.¶
The maximum allowable structure height is 55 feet for hospital buildings and 45 feet for medical office buildings, provided that no building exceeds three stories in height and the height is the minimum height necessary to comply with applicable State hospital construction standards and/or technical requirements.
(Ord. 20-03 § 6)
§ 17.18.050. Lot Coverage.¶
The maximum lot coverage is 60 percent for hospitals and 50 percent for medical office buildings.
(Ord. 20-03 § 6)
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