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§ 21-15

Santa Barbara County Planning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Santa Barbara County

Sec. 21-15.13. - Final development plan required.

No tentative map shall be approved as a vesting tentative map within any zoning district requiring a development plan for any project requiring a development plan unless a final development plan in conformity with the provisions of chapter 35 of the Santa Barbara County Code is approved before or concurrently with the approval of the vesting tentative map. A vesting tentative map may be approved without a final development plan in those zoning districts in which there is no requirement for a development plan. Projects within a zoning district requiring a development plan for only certain kinds of development will acquire vested rights to such development only for the improvements included in an approved development plan.

(Ord. No. 3552, § 1: Ord. No. 4436, § 17)

Sec. 21-15.14. - Rights vested for development plan proposals only.

Approval of a vesting tentative map under the provisions of this division is made upon the condition that all development which is to acquire vested rights to be made in substantial compliance with the ordinances, policies, and standards in effect at the time of the approval or conditional approval must be disclosed and incorporated in any final development plan required under this division or in an amendment to such final development plan.

(Ord. No. 3552, § 1: Ord. No. 4436, § 17)

Sec. 21-15.15. - Amendments of final development plans.

A final development plan approved in connection with a vesting tentative map may be amended on application of the owner in conformity with any requirements provided in chapter 35 of the County Code for the amendment of final development plans. During the time such vested rights are effective, such amendment of a final development plan filed in connection with a vesting tentative map shall be made in substantial compliance with the ordinances, policies, and standards in effect at the time of the approval or conditional approval of the vesting tentative map.

(Ord. No. 3552, § 1: Ord. No. 4436, § 17)

Sec. 21-15.16. - Maps requiring coastal development permit.

A vesting tentative map shall not be approved for a parcel, any portion of which is within a zoning district which is subject to the coastal land use plan and coastal zoning ordinance, unless a coastal development permit for the subdivision and any required final development plan is obtained or required before the recording of the final or parcel map.

(Ord. No. 3552, § 1: Ord. No. 4436, § 17)

Sec. 21-15.17. - Tentative map approval instead of vesting tentative map.

A subdivision of property which has a zoning designation subject to Santa Barbara County Ordinance No. 661 or other, similar, outdated zoning designation, filed for approval as a vesting tentative map, may be approved as a tentative map without the development rights of a vesting tentative map.

(Ord. No. 3552, § 1: Ord. No. 4436, § 17)

Division 4. - Monuments and Survey Procedure

Sec. 21-16. - Surveys and monuments and survey procedure.

(a)

The survey to be used in preparation of a final or parcel map including urban lot split parcel map shall be made in accordance with the California Business and Professions Code Section 8700 et seq. and in a manner satisfactory to the county surveyor. The location, size and type of all monuments shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the county surveyor before approval of the map.

(b)

Markers and monuments shall be set as follows:

(1)

Along exterior boundaries at all angle points, and the beginning and ending of curves;

(2)

County approved monument wells shall be set along the center lines of all public streets at the intersection of all streets, centerline angle points, beginning and ending of curves, the center of all cul-de-sacs, and at the intersection with the exterior boundary as to maintain line of sight from monument to monument within the specified right-of-way. All monuments set in monument wells shall be no less in size than two inch brass or aluminum caps set on one and one-half inch galvanized steel pipe eighteen inches in length;

(3)

Monument kind, size, and location may be modified by the county surveyor as necessary on a case by case basis.

(c)

All street centerline intersections and centers of cul-de-sacs shall be referenced to four lead plugs and tags in curbs or permanently affixes with epoxy or similar adhesive except where well monuments have been set. Where no curbs are installed, such points shall be referenced to four lot corner monuments. Distances to said reference monuments shall be shown on eight and one-half by eleven inch transparent material and shall be filed in the county surveyor's office.

(d)

All lot corners shall be marked by permanent monuments with brass tags, aluminum or brass caps set on galvanized iron pipe a minimum of one-half inch in inside diameter by eighteen inches in length driven flush

with the ground. All exterior subdivision corners shall be marked by permanent monuments with a minimum size of two inch brass or aluminum caps set on galvanized steel pipe a minimum of one and one-half inch inside diameter by eighteen inches in length driven flush with the ground.

(e)

Front lot corners may be lead plugs and brass tags or tags permanently affixed with epoxy or similar adhesive set in the sidewalk or permanently affixed in the top of curb on prolongation of lot line or radially where point falls on a curve. Where no concrete curbs or sidewalks exist, actual front lot corners shall be monumented.

(f)

The types of markers and the sizes used at the above locations, and ties, where necessary, shall all be clearly indicated on the final or parcel map legend.

(g)

All monuments set shall be permanently and visibly with the certificate number preceded by the letters "L. S." or "R. C. E." as the case may be.

(h)

A traverse of the boundaries of the tract and all lots and blocks shall close within a limit of error ratio of 1:25,000 or 0.02 feet, whichever is greater.

(i)

For the subdivision of public lands or section property, for the restoration of lost section corners, and for the retracement of section lines, the method to be followed shall be in accord with the instructions set forth in the "Manual of Instructions" for the Survey of Public Lands of the United States, 1973, published by the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C.

(Ord. No. 1722, pt. 4, § 1: Ord. No. 4436, § 18; Ord. No. 5237, § 17, 2-11-2025)

Sec. 21-17. - Improvements required.

The board of supervisors shall, upon recommendation of the advisory agency and prior to approval of the final map, require such street improvements, utilities, drainage facilities and structures, erosion control, fences, planting, right-of-way dedication, and other provisions for public safety, health, and general welfare, both within the subdivision and off the site as are, in its opinion, necessary and in accord with the law and the terms of this chapter. Such requirements may include provisions for maintenance, and all construction shall be in accord with official county standards.

Paving of roads prior to occupancy of any dwellings shall be required in all subdivisions. All underground utilities, including sewer connections, located within street rights-of-way shall be stubbed out to the property line of each lot abutting the right-of-way.

(Ord. No. 1722, pt. 4, § 2)

Division 5. - Subdivision Standards and Principles

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  1. Chapter 9A — BRUSH REMOVAL, SOUTHEASTERLY COASTAL AREA AND COA…
  2. Chapter 18C — ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES[[1]]
    Overview
    1. Article I — Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
      Overview
      1. Sec. 21-9. - Form of final map and parcel map.
      2. § 21-15
      3. Sec. 21-18. - Compliance with division.
      4. Sec. 21-28. - Preservation of natural features.
      5. Sec. 21-33. - Intent of division.
      6. Sec. 21-34. - Community water systems.
      7. Sec. 21-36. - Engineering check.
      8. Sec. 21-41. - Engineering check.
      9. Sec. 21-42. - Purpose.
      10. Sec. 21-43. - Objectives.
      11. Sec. 21-44. - Special definitions.
      12. Sec. 21-60. - Industrial street.
      13. Sec. 21-63. - Residential cul-de-sac street.
      14. Sec. 21-64. - Residential loop street.
      15. Sec. 21-69. - Voidability of conveyances.
      16. § 21-71
      17. Sec. 21-72. - Findings of fact.
      18. Sec. 21-73. - Applicability of division.
      19. Sec. 21-76. - Use of fees.
      20. Sec. 21-91. - Application and fees.
      21. Sec. 21-92. - Procedure.
      22. Sec. 21-94. - Notice and appeals.
      23. Sec. 21-96. - Penalties for violations.
      24. Sec. 21-100. - Findings.
      25. Sec. 21-104. - Exemptions.
      26. Sec. 21-112. - Use of fees and dedicated land.
      27. § 21-122
      28. Sec. 21-123. - Purpose.
      29. Sec. 21-126. - Definitions and application.
      30. Sec. 21-127. - Findings.
      31. Sec. 21-130. - Findings.
      32. Sec. 21-131. - Definitions.
      33. Sec. 21-134. - Exemptions.
      34. Sec. 21-136. - Fee adjustments.
      35. Sec. 21-150. - Findings.
      36. Sec. 21-158. - Fee account.
      37. Sec. 21-159. - Use of funds.
      38. Sec. 21-162. - Annual report.
      39. Sec. 21-167. - Effective date.
      40. Sec. 21-168. - Publication.
      41. Sec. 21-170. - Findings.
      42. Sec. 21-172. - Adoption of sheriff facility development impact…
      43. Sec. 21-178. - Fee account.
      44. Sec. 21-187. - Effective date.
      45. Sec. 21-188. - Publication.
      46. Sec. 21-189. - Reserved.
      47. Sec. 21-194. - Exemptions.
      48. Sec. 21-196. - Fee adjustments.
      49. Sec. 21-197. - Fee reduction for beneficial projects.
      50. Sec. 21-202. - Annual report.
      51. Sec. 21-203. - Automatic annual adjustment.
      52. Sec. 21-206. - Severability.
      53. Sec. 21-207. - Effective date.
      54. Sec. 21-208. - Publication.
      55. Sec. 21-300. - Findings.
      56. Sec. 21-303. - Applicability of fees.
      57. Sec. 21-306. - Fee adjustments.
      58. Sec. 21-308. - Fee account.
      59. Sec. 21-318. - Publication.
      60. Sec. 21-337. - Annual report.
      61. Sec. 21-339. - Fee revision by resolution.
      62. Sec. 21-340. - Superseding provisions.
      63. Sec. 21-341. - Severability.
      64. Sec. 21-343. - Publication.
      65. Sec. 21-350. - Findings.
      66. Sec. 21-353. - Applicability of fees.
      67. Sec. 21-354. - Exemptions.
      68. Sec. 21-362. - Annual report.
      69. Sec. 21-367. - Effective date.
      70. Sec. 21-368. - Publication.
      71. Sec. 21-375. - Findings.
      72. Sec. 21-381. - Fee adjustments.
      73. Sec. 21-387. - Annual report.
      74. § 35.10
      75. § 35.12
  3. Chapter 35.14 — ZONING MAP
  4. Chapter 35.23 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES
  5. Chapter 35.31 — QUALIFYING HOUSING STREAMLINED REVIEW[[1]]
  6. Chapter 35.36 — PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
  7. Chapter 35.37 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
  8. Chapter 35.84 — POST APPROVAL PROCEDURES
  9. Chapter 35.86 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  10. Chapter 35.89 — MOBILEHOME PARK CLOSURE
  11. Chapter 35.108 — ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
  12. Chapter 35.424 — COMMERCIAL ZONES
  13. Chapter 35.425 — SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES
  14. Chapter 35.434 — LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
  15. Chapter 35.472 — PERMIT REVIEW AND DECISIONS
  16. Chapter 35.474 — POST APPROVAL PROCEDURES
  17. Chapter 35.476 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS

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