Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 17 — Zoning›Part V — Administration and Permits
Goleta Municipal Code Ch. 17.51 Actions and Permits
Goleta Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Goleta
Cite as: Goleta Municipal Code Chapter 17.51 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 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 A Zoning Permit and/or Discretionary Action is required for all new development within the City, unless superseded by any specific requirements of this Title or applicable law.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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