§ 35-68 — Santa Barbara County Zoning Code

Section 35-68.9 Height Limit. ¶

No building or structure shall exceed a height of 35 feet.

Section 35-68.10 Parking Requirements. ¶

Parking shall be provided as specified in the DIVISION 6, PARKING REGULATIONS, except for (Amended by Ord. 4067, 08/18/1992):

1.

Agricultural developments not requiring Development Plan (DP) approval, shall not be required to comply with design specifications for marking or striping (Section 35-114.3.c), except for handicap parking spaces required under State Law.

(Added by Ord. 4067, 08/18/1992)

2.

Agricultural Development projects requiring Development Plan (DP) approval may request that the decision maker waive certain design specifications for marking or striping otherwise required under Section 35114.3.c.

(Added by Ord. 4067, 08/18/1992)

Section 35-68.11 Landscaping. ¶

None, except that for commercial hothouses, greenhouses, or other plant protection structures, or as otherwise required in the provisions of this district, a landscaping plan must be approved by the Planning and Development Department. Said plan shall include landscaping which, within five years, will reasonably block the view of said structures and on-site parking areas from the nearest public road(s). Said plan shall also include landscaping along all streets. The landscaping plan shall consist of plant material and said plant material shall be compatible with plants grown on the property. All landscaping shall be installed within six months of project completion.

Prior to the issuance of any permits, a performance security, in an amount determined by the Planning and Development Department, to insure installation and maintenance for two years, shall be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. Said performance security shall be released by said Clerk upon a written statement from the County Planning and Development Department that the landscaping, in accordance with the approved landscaping plan has been installed and maintained for two years.

Section 35-68.12 Findings for Major Conditional Use Permit for Greenhouse Development. (Added by Ord. 4529, 04/20/2004)

Within the Carpinteria Agricultural Overlay District, no greenhouse or greenhouse related development, including additions to existing greenhouse or greenhouse related development, on slopes between five and 10 percent, shall be approved unless the decision-maker makes the following findings, in addition to the findings required pursuant to Section 35-172.8 (Conditional Use Permits):

1.

That the project is not proposed on a slope greater than 10 percent.

2.

That the project meets the development standards for water quality as described in Section 35-102F.9(A) (2), (3), (4), (6), (9), (10), (20), (21), and (22).

3.

That the project will not require the extension of water and sewage disposal mainlines.

4.

That the project will not adversely affect public coastal views, alter the character of rural open space and open field agricultural and grazing areas, or contribute light pollution to night skies in rural areas.

5.

That the conversion of foraging habitat to structural development is fully mitigated.

6.

That the project will not adversely affect coastal access and recreation through increased traffic conflicts.

7.

That development is located within, contiguous with, or in close proximity to existing greenhouse development to preserve scenic value and rural character.

Section 35-69. - AG-II - Agriculture II

Section 35-69.1 Purpose and Intent.

The purpose of the Agriculture II district is to establish agricultural land use for large prime and non-prime agricultural lands in the rural areas of the County (minimum 40 to 320 acre lots) and to preserve prime and non-prime soils for long-term agricultural use.

Section 35-69.2 Processing.

No permits for development including grading shall be issued except in conformance with Section 35-169 (Coastal Development Permit).

Section 35-69.3 Permitted Uses.

1.

All types of agriculture and farming, including commercial raising of animals, subject to the limitations hereinafter provided in this Section 35-69.

2.

Sale of agricultural products pursuant to the provisions of Section 35-131 (Agricultural Sales).

(Amended by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

3.

Commercial boarding of animals.

4.

Private and/or commercial kennels.

(Amended by Ord. 4067, 08/18/1992)

5.

One single family dwelling unit per legal lot. Such dwelling may be a mobile home certified under the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. Section 5401 et seq.) on a permanent foundation system, pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 18551, subject to the provisions of Section 35-141 (General Regulations).

6.

One accessory dwelling unit or one junior accessory dwelling unit per legal lot when approved in compliance with Section 35-142 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units).

7.

One guest house or artist studio per legal lot subject to the provisions of Section 35-120 (General Regulations) and accessory to the primary residential use located on the same lot.

(Amended by Ord. 3835, 03/20/1990; Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

8.

Greenhouses, hothouses, or other plant protection structures, and related development, i.e., packing shed, parking, driveways, etc.; however, for any development of 20,000 square feet or more and all additions which when added to existing development total 20,000 square feet or more, a development plan shall be submitted, processed, and approved as provided in Section 35-174 (Development Plans).

(Amended by Ord. 3838, 03/20/1990)

9.

On-shore oil development, including exploratory and production wells, pipelines, storage tanks, processing facilities for on-shore oil and gas, and truck terminals subject to the requirements set forth in DIVISION 9, OIL & GAS FACILITIES.

10.

Excavation or quarrying of building or construction materials, including diatomaceous earth, subject to the provisions of Section 35-177 (Reclamation Plans).

11.

Home occupations, subject to the provisions of Section 35-121 (General Regulations) and accessory to a residential use located on the same lot.

(Amended by Ord. 3836, 03/20/1990; Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

12.

Special Care Homes, subject to the provisions of Section 35-143 (Community Care Facilities).

(Added by Ord. 4378, 11/16/1999; Amended by Ord. 5004, 12/14/2017)

Transitional and Supportive Housing, subject to the provisions of Section 35-144V (Transitional and Supportive Housing).

(Added by Ord. 5004, 12/14/2017)

14.

Agricultural employee dwellings, including mobile homes, manufactured homes, and park trailers, providing housing for one to 24 employees in compliance with Section 35-144R (Agricultural Employee Dwellings).

(Added by Ord. 5129, 05/13/2021)

15.

Uses, buildings and structures accessory and customarily incidental to the above uses.

(Amended by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

16.

Cannabis, Cultivation and Nursery, subject to the provisions of Section 35-144U.

17.

Cannabis, Distribution, subject to the provisions of Section 35-144U.

18.

Cannabis, Non-volatile Manufacturing, subject to the provisions of Section 35-144U.

(Ord. No. 5194, § 4, 11-7-2023; Ord. No. 5204, § 3, 2-13-2024)

Section 35-69.4 Uses Permitted With a Major Conditional Use Permit.

1.

Animal hospitals and clinics.

2.

Low-intensity recreational development such as hiking trails, public riding stables, recreational camps, campgrounds, retreats, and guest ranches, provided that such development:

a.

Is in character with the rural setting,

b.

Does not interfere with agricultural production on or adjacent to the lot on which it is located,

c.

Does not include commercial facilities open to the general public who are not using the recreational facility, and

d.

Does not require an expansion of urban services which will increase pressure for conversion of the affected agricultural lands.

3.

Wineries, including processing, distribution, and sale of wine grapes and wine grape products grown off the premises, provided:

a.

The winery is located on premises used for vineyard purposes,

b.

The winery is operated in connection with the processing of wine grapes grown on the premises, and

c.

Retail sales of wine grape products shall be limited to those processed on the premises.

4.

Facilities for the sorting, cleaning, packing, freezing, and storage of horticultural and agricultural products (not including animals) grown off the premises preparatory to wholesale or retail sale and/or shipment in their natural form provided:

a.

The facility shall be accessory to and supportive of other agricultural operations located on the same premises as the proposed facility and on other local agricultural lands (defined as lands located within 25 miles of the boundaries of Santa Barbara County),

b.

The primary purpose of the facility shall not be to import, on a continuing basis, horticultural or agricultural products from land more than 25 miles beyond the boundaries of Santa Barbara County for local processing, distribution, or sale,

c.

The products are determined by the Planning Commission to be similar to products grown on the premises where the facility is located or on other local agricultural lands, and

The facility processes products grown on the premises or on other local agricultural lands.

5.

Piers and staging areas for oil and gas development subject to the regulations in DIVISION 9, OIL AND GAS FACILITIES.

6.

Aquaculture, subject to the provisions of Section 35-136 (General Regulations).

7.

Sorting, cleaning, and further breaking and storing of abalone shells landed live in Santa Barbara County, preparatory to shipment in their natural form.

8.

Agricultural employee dwellings, including mobile homes, manufactured homes, and park trailers, providing housing for 25 or more employees in compliance with Section 35-144R (Agricultural Employee Dwellings).

(Amended by Ord. 3838, 03/20/1990; Ord. 4964, 12/14/2017; Ord. 5129, 05/13/2021)

9.

Exploration and production of offshore oil and gas reservoirs from onshore locations, including exploratory and production wells, pipelines, temporary storage tanks, dehydration and separation facilities, and temporary truck terminals located within the Las Flores Canyon Consolidated Oil and Gas Processing Site, subject to the requirements set forth in DIVISION 9, OIL & GAS FACILITIES.

(Added by Ord. 4235, 09/03/1996; amended by Ord. 4602, 03/21/2006)

10.

Consolidated pipeline terminal, subject to being designated for such use in Policy 6-13A and B of the Coastal Plan and the requirements set forth in DIVISION 9, OIL AND GAS FACILITIES.

(Added by Ord. 4602, 03/21/2006)

11.

Cannabis, Microbusiness, subject to the provisions of Section 35-144U.

12.

Cannabis, Volatile Manufacturing, subject to the provisions of Section 35-144U.

Section 35-69.5 Minimum Lot Area. (Amended by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

Each main dwelling unit and its permitted accessory buildings and structures shall be located on a lot having a minimum lot area as indicated below for the symbol shown on the lot on the applicable Santa Barbara County Zoning Map.

Zoning Symbol	Minimum Lot Size
AG-II-40	40 acres
AG-II-100	100 acres
AG-II-320	320 acres

2.

A dwelling may be located upon a lot with less area than required in Section 35-69.6.1 unless such lot is a fraction lot.

(Amended by Ord. 4406, 09/12/2000)

Section 35-69.6 Height Limit and Setback Regulations.

None, except that no building or structure shall be located within 50 feet of the centerline or within 20 feet of the right-of-way line of any street.

Section 35-69.7 Parking.

Parking shall be provided as specified in DIVISION 6, PARKING REGULATIONS except for:

(Amended by Ord. 4067, 08/18/1992)

1.

Agricultural Developments not requiring Development Plan approval, shall not be required to comply with design specifications for marking or striping (Section 35-114.3.c), except for handicap parking spaces required under state law.

(Amended by Ord. 4067, 08/18/1992)

2.

Agricultural Development projects requiring Development Plan approval may request that the decisionmaker waive certain design specifications for marking or striping otherwise required under Section 35114.3.c.

(Amended by Ord. 4067, 08/18/1992)

Section 35-70. - RR - Rural Residential.

Section 35-70.1 Purpose and Intent.

This district classification is to be applied to rural areas, generally of marginal agricultural value where low density residential and agricultural uses are appropriate. The purpose of this district is to preserve the rural character of an area and provide for low density residential development.

Section 35-70.2 Processing.

No permit for development including grading shall be issued except in conformance with Section 35-169 (Coastal Development Permits).

Section 35-70.3 Permitted Uses.

1.

All types of agriculture and farming except a dairy, hog ranch, animal feed yard, or animal sales yard, subject to the limitations hereinafter provided in this Section 35-70.

2.

Raising of animals not to exceed one horse, mule, cow, llama or ostrich, or other livestock not specifically enumerated herein; or three goats, hogs; shall be permitted for each 20,000 square feet of gross area of the lot upon which the same are kept. In no event shall more than three hogs be kept on any such lot.

(Amended by Ord. 4086, 12/15/1992)

3.

Sale of agricultural products pursuant to the provisions of Section 35-131 (Agricultural Sales).

(Amended by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

4.

5.

One or more accessory dwelling units and/or one junior accessory dwelling unit per legal lot when approved in compliance with Section 35-142 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units).

6.

One guest house or artist studio per legal lot, subject to the provisions of Section 35-120 (General Regulations) and accessory to the primary residential use of the same lot.

(Amended by Ord. 3835, 03/20/1990, Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

Home occupations, subject to the provisions of Section 35-121 (General Regulations) and accessory to a residential use of the same lot.

(Amended by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

8.

Greenhouses, hothouses, or other plant protection structures not exceeding 300 square feet.

9.

The keeping of animals and poultry subject to the R-1/E-1 provisions of Section 35-71.12, Subsections 3. through 9., only (Animals).

(Added by Ord. 4067, 08/18/1992; amended by Ord. 4086, 12/15/1992; Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

10.

Special Care Homes, subject to the provisions of Section 35-143 (Community Care Facilities).

(Added by Ord. 4378, 11/16/1999; Amended by Ord. 5004, 12/14/2017)

11.

Transitional and Supportive Housing, subject to the provisions of Section 35-144V (Transitional and Supportive Housing).

(Added by Ord. 5004, 12/14/2017)

12.

Uses, buildings and structures which are customarily incidental to the above uses.

(Amended by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

(Ord. No. 5194, § 5, 11-7-2023; Ord. No. 5204, § 4, 2-13-2024)

Section 35-70.4 Uses Permitted With a Major Conditional Use Permit.

1.

Greenhouses, hothouses, other plant protection structures in excess of 300 square feet and related development, i.e., packing sheds, parking, driveways, subject to the limitations provided in the AG-I District.

2.

Commercial raising of animals, boarding of animals, and commercial riding stables.

3.

Onshore oil development including exploratory and production wells, pipelines, storage tanks, processing facilities for onshore oil and gas, and truck terminals, subject to the requirements set forth in DIVISION 9, OIL AND GAS FACILITIES.

4.

Piers and staging areas for oil and gas-related development, subject to the provisions in DIVISION 9, OIL AND GAS FACILITIES.

5.

Aquaculture, subject to the provisions of Section 35-136 (General Regulations).

6.

Commercial kennels.

(Added by Ord. 4067, 08/18/1992)

Section 35-70.5 Uses Permitted With a Minor Conditional Use Permit.

1.

Private kennels.

(Amended by Ord. 4067, 08/18/1992)

Section 35-70.6 Minimum Lot Area.

1.

Each main dwelling unit and its permitted accessory buildings and structures shall be located upon a lot having a minimum lot width and a minimum lot area as indicated below for the symbol shown on the lot on the applicable Santa Barbara County Zoning Map.

(Amended by Ord. 4557, 12/7/04)

Zoning Symbol	Minimum Gross Lot Area (acres)	Minimum Gross Lot Width (feet)
RR-5	5	250
RR-10	10	250
RR-15	15	250
RR-20	20	250
RR-40	40	250
RR-100	100	250

2.

A dwelling may be located upon a lot with less area than required in Section 35-70.6.1 unless such lot is a fraction lot.

(Amended by Ord. 4406, 09/12/2000; Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

3.

A dwelling may be located upon a lot with less width than required in Section 35-70.6.1.

(Added by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

Section 35-70.7 Setbacks for Buildings and Structures

1.

Front: 50 feet from the centerline and 20 feet from the right-of-way line of any street, except that when the property fronts on a private roadway easement serving or having the potential to serve five or more parcels the setback shall be 20 feet from the easement line.

(Amended by Ord. 3955, 02/21/1992)

2.

Side and Rear: 20 feet from the lot lines of the lot on which the building or structure is located.

3.

Lots that contain one gross acre or less shall be subject to the setback regulations of the R-1/E-1 SingleFamily Residential District.

Section 35-70.8 Height Limit.

No building or structure shall exceed a height of 35 feet.

Section 35-70.9 Parking

Parking shall be provided as specified in DIVISION 6, PARKING REGULATIONS.

Section 35-71. - R-1/E-1 - Single-Family Residential.

Section 35-71.1 Purpose and Intent.

The purpose of this district is to reserve appropriately located areas for family living at a reasonable range of population densities consistent with sound standards of public health, welfare, and safety. It is the intent of this district to protect the residential characteristics of an area and to promote a suitable environment for family life.

Section 35-71.2 Processing.

No permits for development including grading shall be issued except in conformance with Section 35-169 (Coastal Development Permits).

Section 35-71.3 Permitted Uses (Amended by Ord. 3518, 06/03/1985, Ord. 4186, 03/14/1995)

1.

One single-family dwelling per legal lot. Such dwelling may be a mobile home certified under the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. Section 5401 et seq.) on a permanent foundation system, pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 18551, and subject to the provisions of Section 35-141.

(Amended by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

2.

3.

One guest house or artist studio, subject to the provisions in Section 35-120 (General Regulations) and accessory to the primary residential use of the same lot.

(Amended by Ord. 3835, 03/20/1990;Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

4.

Home occupations subject to the provisions of Section 35-121. (General Regulations) and accessory to a residential use of the same lot.

(Amended by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

5.

Orchards, truck and flower gardens, and the raising of field crops, provided there is no sale on the property of the products produced.

6.

Greenhouses, hothouses, and other plant protection structures subject to all of the following:

(Amended by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

a.

The structure is accessory to either a residential or agricultural use of the same lot.

b.

The structure shall not exceed a gross floor area of 300 square feet.

c.

The structure is used only for the propagation and cultivation of plants.

d.

No advertising sign, commercial display room, or sales stand is maintained on the same lot in connection therewith.

7.

The keeping of animals and poultry accessory to the primary residential use located on the same lot and subject to the provisions of Section 35-71.12.

(Amended by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

8.

Public parks, public playgrounds, and community centers operated by a public agency.

(Amended by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

9.

Special Care Homes, subject to the provisions of Section 35-143 (Community Care Facilities).

(Added by Ord. 4378, 11/16/1999; Amended by Ord. 5004, 12/14/2017)

10.

Transitional and Supportive Housing, subject to the provisions of Section 35-144V (Transitional and Supportive Housing).

(Added by Ord. 5004, 12/14/2017)

11.

Uses, buildings, and structures accessory and customarily incidental to the above uses. When accessory to dwellings, said uses, buildings and structures shall be for the exclusive use of the residents of the premises and their guests and shall not involve the maintenance of a commercial enterprise on the premises.

(Amended by Ord. 4186, 03/14/1995; Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

12.

Day care center, accessory to non-dwelling use serving up to and including 50 children, subject to the provisions of Section 35-143 (Community Care Facilities).

(Ord. No. 5168, § 4, 11-29-2022; Ord. No. 5194, § 6, 11-7-2023; Ord. No. 5204, § 5, 2-13-2024)

Section 35-71.4 Uses Permitted With A Major Conditional Use Permit.

1.

Commercial Kennels.

(Added by Ord. 4067, 08/18/1992)

2.

Golf courses and facilities incidental and subordinate to such use (e.g., restaurant, pro shop, driving range) but not including commercial driving tees, putting courses, or miniature golf courses.

(Added by Ord. 4067, 08/18/1992)

Section 35-71.5 Uses Permitted With a Minor Conditional Use Permit.

1.

Greenhouses, hothouses, and other plant protection structures in excess of 300 square feet but in no case shall such structures exceed an area of 800 square feet.

2.

The commercial raising of worms.

3.

Day care center, serving children, accessory use to dwelling, subject to the provisions of Section 35-143 (Community Care Facilities).

4.

Private Kennels.

(Added by Ord. 4067, 08/18/1992)

(Ord. No. 5168, § 4, 11-29-2022)

Section 35-71.6 Minimum Lot Area. (Amended by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

1.

Each main dwelling unit and its permitted accessory buildings and structures shall be located upon a lot having a minimum lot width and a minimum lot area, as indicated below for the symbol shown on the lot on the applicable Santa Barbara County Zoning Map.

(Amended by Ord. 4081, 12/15/1992; Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

Minimum Net Lot Zoning Symbol Minimum Lot Size Width (ft.)

7-R-1	7,000 sq. ft. (net)	65
8-R-1	8,000 sq. ft. (net)	75
10-R-1	10,000 sq. ft. (net)	80
12-R-1	12,000 sq, ft. (net)	80
15-R-1	15,000 sq. ft. (net)	90
20-R-1	20,000 sq. ft (net)	100
1-E-1	1 acre (gross)	120
2-E-1	2 acres (gross)	150
3-E-1	3 acres (gross)	210
5-E-1	5 acres (gross)	270
10-E-1	10 acres (gross)	380

2.

A dwelling may be located upon a lot with less area than required in Section 35-71.6.1 unless such lot is a fraction lot.

(Amended by Ord. 4406, 09/12/2000)

3.

A dwelling may be located upon a lot with less width than required in Section 35-71.6.1.

(Added by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

Section 35-71.7 Setbacks for Buildings and Structures.

1.

Front: 50 feet from the centerline and 20 feet from the right-of-way line of any street except that when the property fronts on a private roadway easement serving or having the potential to serve five or more lots the setback shall be 20 feet from the easement line.

(Amended by Ord. 3956, 02/21/1992; Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

2.

Side: On each side of the lot, 10 percent of the width of the lot except:

a.

For lots that have a minimum lot area requirement of two acres or less, in no case shall the required side setback be less than five feet nor more than 10 feet.

(Amended by Ord. 4081, 12/15/1992;Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

b.

For lots that have a minimum lot area requirement of three acres or more, in no case shall the required side setback be less than 10 feet nor more than 20 feet.

(Amended by Ord. 4081, 12/15/1992; Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

3.

Rear: 25 feet or 15 feet if the rear yard abuts a permanently dedicated open space or a street to which access has been denied as part of an approved subdivision or other approved development permit.

(Amended by Ord. 3956, 02/21/1992; Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

Section 35-71.8 Permitted Variations of Setbacks for Buildings. (Amended by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

1.

Side. The required side setback for portions of a building may be varied subject to all of the following limitations:

a.

No portion of the building shall be less than five feet from the side lines of the lot.

b.

No portion of an exterior wall of a building containing non-fixed windows or doors opening into rooms of a building (except a garage or other non-habitable space) shall be located closer to the side lines of a lot than the required side setback prior to any variation allowed by subsection c. below.

(Amended by Ord. 4298, 03/24/1998; Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

c.

A portion of a building may be located within the required side setback provided that the footprint area of the portion of the building that intrudes into the required side setback shall be compensated by an equal or greater area that is not covered by any building footprint area located outside of and adjacent to the same side setback and the side setback line. The compensating area shall not be located farther from the adjacent side lot line than one-half of the lot width.

(Amended by Ord. 3956, 02/21/1992; Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

d.

The compensating area used to vary a side setback shall not be used to vary a rear setback on the same lot.

(Added by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

Rear. The required rear yard setback for a portion of a building may be varied subject to all of the following limitations:

a.

No portion of a building used for dwelling purposes shall be closer than 15 feet to the rear line of the lot.

b.

A portion of a building may be located within the required rear setback provided that the footprint area of the portion of the building that intrudes into the required rear setback shall be compensated by an equal or greater area that is not covered by any building footprint area located outside of and adjacent to the rear setback and the rear setback line. The compensating area used to vary a rear setback shall not be located farther from the rear lot line than one-half of the lot depth.

(Amended by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

c.

The compensating area used to vary a rear setback shall not be used to vary a side setback on the same lot.

(Amended by Ord. 3956, 09/21/1992; Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

Section 35-71.9 Distance Required Between Buildings on the Same Building Site. (Amended by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

The minimum distance between a dwelling or guest house and any other detached building or structure on the same building site shall be five feet.

(Amended by Ord. 3839, 03/20/1990; Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

Section 35-71.10 Height Limit.

No building or structure shall exceed a height of 25 feet.

Section 35-71.11 Parking. (Amended by Ord. 4196, 05/16/1995; Ord. 4887, 06/09/2016)

Parking shall be provided as specified in DIVISION 6, PARKING REGULATIONS. In addition, not more than one bus or non-passenger motor vehicle or trailer used in commerce may be parked overnight on any lot, provided such bus, motor vehicle, or trailer does not exceed two axles, four tons, or eight feet in height and provided further that this restriction shall not apply to the emergency overnight parking of disabled motor vehicles or trailers and the occasional overnight parking of moving vans, pickup, or delivery or construction vehicles or trailers when such occasional overnight parking is reasonably serving the residential use of a particular parcel.

Section 35-71.12 Animals. (Amended by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

1.

Animal keeping allowed pursuant to this section shall be accessory to a residential use of a dwelling located on the lot on which the animal keeping occurs.

2.

Not to exceed one horse, mule, goat, cow, hog, or other similar size animal shall be permitted for each 20,000 square feet of gross area on each lot provided that not more than three swine or five such other animals shall be permitted on any lot. In no case shall said animals be kept for commercial purposes. However, on lots not located within the Montecito Planning Area, one small hoofed animal (e.g., goat, pig, sheep, etc.), excluding cattle and horses, may be kept on a lot as a current and certified (or otherwise documented) 4-H, Future Farmers of America or similar organization official project may be allowed provided the following standards are adhered to:

a.

The lot shall have a minimum net lot area of 10,000 square feet.

b.

On any lot less than one acre (gross) in size, project animals shall be confined to a stable, barn or other animal enclosure (e.g., paddock, coral, pen or fenced area) that is located no closer than 40 feet to any dwelling on another lot.

(Amended by Ord. 4298, 03/24/1998)

3.

No stable, barn or other enclosure for large animals (e.g., paddock, corral) shall be located on a single lot having a gross area of less than 20,000 square feet. No portion of a stable, barn or other enclosure for large animals shall be located closer than:

a.

40 feet to any dwelling located on another lot.

b.

70 feet to any street centerline and 20 feet to any right-of-way.

c.

15 feet from the rear property line(s).

d.

10 feet from the side property lines.

e.

10 feet from the property lines of an interior lot.

4.

There shall not be more than three dogs permitted on any one lot.

5.

Small non-hoofed animals (e.g., chickens, birds, ducks, rabbits, bees, etc.) shall be permitted provided that:

a.

Such small animals are for the domestic use of the residents of the lot only and are not kept for commercial purposes.

b.

The keeping of such small animals is not injurious to the health, safety, or welfare of the neighborhood and does not create offensive noise or odor as determined by the Director after advice from the County Public Health Department.

c.

Enclosures for such small animals shall be no closer than 25 feet to any dwelling located on another lot.

d.

No rooster or peacock shall be kept or raised in a residential zoning district except on a lot of one acre (gross) or more where all adjoining lots are of equivalent size or larger. This shall not apply to lots located within the Montecito Planning Area.

6.

Odor and vector control. All animal enclosures, including but not limited to pens, coops, cages and feed areas shall be maintained free from litter, garbage and the accumulation of manure, so as to discourage the proliferation of flies, other disease vectors and offensive odors. Sites shall be maintained in a neat and sanitary manner.

7.

Storage and disposal of manure. Persons keeping livestock in enclosed corrals or barns, rather than open pastures, shall remove and store or dispose of manure to prevent unsanitary conditions and breeding of flies. Manure shall not be allowed to accumulate so as to cause a hazard to the health, welfare or safety of humans and animals, or contamination of surface or subsurface water quality.

8.

Erosion and sedimentation control. In no case shall an animal keeping operation be managed or maintained so as to produce sedimentation on any public road, adjoining property, or in any drainage channel. In the

event such sedimentation occurs, the keeping of animals outdoors on the site shall be deemed a nuisance and may be subject to abatement in compliance with Section 35-185 (Enforcement).

9.

Drainage. Where livestock are kept in enclosed corrals or barns, provision shall be made for proper drainage and control of runoff to prevent stagnant, standing water, or the flow of contaminated water in surface or subsurface water supplies.

Section 35-72. - R-2 - Two Family Residential.

Section 35-72.1 Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this district is to provide areas for multiple residential development in the form of duplexes and to maintain a residential character similar to that found in single-family neighborhoods. The intent is to ensure compatibility of duplex development with surrounding multiple and single-family residences and the local neighborhoods.

Section 35-72.2 Processing.

No permits for development including grading shall be issued except in conformance with Section 35-169 (Coastal Development Permits).

Section 35-72.3 Permitted Uses (Amended by Ord. 3518, 06/03/1985; Ord. 4067, 08/018/1992; Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

1.

One single family dwelling or one two family dwelling, i.e., duplex, per legal lot.

(Amended by Ord. 4298, 03/24/1998)

2.

3.

Special Care Homes, subject to the provisions of Section 35-143 (Community Care Facilities).

(Added by Ord. 4378, 11/16/1999; Amended by Ord. 5004, 12/14/2017)

4.

Transitional and Supportive Housing, subject to the provisions of Section 35-144V (Transitional and Supportive Housing).

(Added by Ord. 5004, 12/14/2017)

Home occupations subject to the provisions of Section 35-121 (General Regulations) and accessory to a residential use of the same lot.

(Amended by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

6.

Orchards, truck and flower gardens, and the raising of field crops, provided there is no sale on the property of the products produced.

7.

Greenhouses, hothouses, and other plant protection structures subject to all of the following:

a.

The structure is accessory to either a residential or agricultural use of the same lot.

b.

The structure shall not exceed a gross floor area of 300 square feet.

c.

The structure is used only for the propagation and cultivation of plants.

d.

No advertising sign, commercial display room, or sales stand is maintained on the same lot in connection therewith.

8.

The keeping of animals and poultry accessory to a residential use located on the same lot and subject to the provisions of Section 35-71.12 (R-1/E-1, Animals).

9.

Public parks, public playgrounds, and community centers operated by public agencies.

10.

11.

Day care center, accessory to non-dwelling use serving up to and including 50 children, subject to the provisions of Section 35-143 (Community Care Facilities).

(Ord. No. 5168, § 5, 11-29-2022; Ord. No. 5194, § 7, 11-7-2023; Ord. No. 5204, § 6, 2-13-2024)

Section 35-72.4 Uses Permitted With a Major Conditional Use Permit.

1.

Commercial kennels.

(Added by Ord. 4067, 08/18/1992)

2.

Golf courses and facilities incidental and subordinate to such use (e.g., pro shop, restaurant, driving range) but not including commercial driving tees, putting courses, or miniature golf courses.

(Added by Ord. 4067, 08/18/1992)

Section 35-72.5 Uses Permitted With a Minor Conditional Use Permit.

1.

Greenhouses, hot houses, and other plant protection structures in excess of 300 square feet but in no case shall such structures exceed an area of 800 square feet.

2.

The commercial raising of worms.

3.

Day care center, serving children, accessory use to a dwelling, subject to the provisions of Section 35-143 (Community Care Facilities).

4.

Private kennels.

(Added by Ord. 4067, 08/18/1992)

(Ord. No. 5168, § 5, 11-29-2022)

Section 35-72.6 Minimum Lot Area.

1.

(Amended by Ord. 3840, 03/20/1990; Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

Zoning Symbol	Minimum Net Lot Size Sq. Ft.	Minimum Net Lot Width Ft.
7-R-2	7,000	65
8-R-2	8,000	75
10-R-2	10,000	80
12-R-2	12,000	80
15-R-2	15,000	90
20-R-2	20,000	100
30-R-2	30,000	110

2.

A dwelling may be located upon a lot with less area than required in Section 35-72.6.1 unless such lot is a fraction lot.

(Amended by Ord. 4034, 05/19/1992; Ord. 4406, 09/12/2000); Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

3.

A dwelling may be located upon a lot with less width than required in Section 35-72.6.1.

(Added by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

Section 35-72.7 Setbacks for Buildings and Structures. (Amended by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

1.

(Amended by Ord. 3957, 02/21/1992; Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

2.

Side: On each side of the lot, 10 percent of the width of the lot but in no case shall the required side be less than five feet nor more than 10 feet.

3.

Rear: 25 feet. 15 feet if the rear yard abuts a permanently dedicated open space or a street to which access has been denied as part of an approved subdivision or other approved development permit.

(Amended by Ord. 3957, 02/21/1992)

Section 35-72.8 Permitted Variations of Setbacks for Buildings. (Amended by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

As provided for in Section 35-71.8.

Section 35-72.9 Distance Required Between Buildings on the Same Building Site.

The minimum distance between a dwelling and any other detached building or structure on the same building site shall be five feet.

(Amended by Ord. 3837, 03/20/1990, Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

Section 35-72.10 Height Limit.

No building or structure shall exceed a height of 25 feet.

Section 35-72.11 Parking.

Parking shall be provided as specified in DIVISION 6, PARKING REGULATIONS. In addition, in any area subject to the provisions of this district, not more than one bus or non-passenger motor vehicle or trailer used in commerce may be parked overnight on any lot, provided such bus, motor vehicle, or trailer does not exceed two axles, four tons, or eight feet in height and provided further that this restriction shall not apply to the emergency overnight parking of disabled motor vehicles or trailers and the occasional overnight parking of moving vans, pickup, or delivery or construction motor vehicles or trailers when such occasional overnight parking is reasonably serving the residential use of a particular parcel.

Section 35-73. - EX-1 - One-Family Exclusive Residential.

Section 35-73.1 Purpose and Intent.

The purpose of this district is to provide for residential development for the area in the Coastal Zone known as Hope Ranch. It is the intent of this district to insure that such development protects the residential character of the area and is consistent with sound standards of public health, welfare, and safety.

Section 35-73.2 Processing.

No permits for development including grading shall be issued except in conformance with Section 35-169 (Coastal Development Permits).

Section 35-73.3 Permitted Uses.

1.

provisions of Section 35-141 (General Regulations). Except as provided herein, trailers in any condition shall not be used for any purpose.

2.

3.

One guest house or artist studio, subject to the provisions in Section 35-120 (General Regulations) and accessory to the primary residential use of the same lot.

(Amended by Ord. 3835; 03/20/1990; Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

4.

Golf courses and facilities incidental and subordinate to such use (e.g., restaurant, pro shop) but not including commercial driving tees, ranges, putting courses or miniature golf courses.

5.

Parks, playgrounds, and community facilities operated by a non-profit homeowners association.

6.

Orchards, truck and flower gardens, and the raising of field crops.

7.

Greenhouses, hothouses, and other plant protection subject to all of the following:

a.

The structure is accessory to either a residential or agricultural use of the same lot.

b.

The structure shall not exceed a gross floor area of 300 square feet.

c.

The structure is used only for the propagation and cultivation of plants.

d.

No advertising sign, commercial display room, or sales stand is maintained on the same lot in connection therewith.

The keeping of animals and poultry subject to the provisions of Section 35-71.12 and accessory to the primary residential use of the same lot.

(Amended by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

9.

Home occupations subject to the provisions of Section 35-121 (General Regulations) and accessory to a residential use of the same lot.

10.

Special Care Homes, subject to the provisions of Section 35-143 (Community Care Facilities).

(Added by Ord. 4378, 11/16/1999; Amended by Ord. 5004, 12/14/2017)

Transitional and Supportive Housing, subject to the provisions of Section 35-144V (Transitional and Supportive Housing).

(Added by Ord. 5004, 12/14/2017)

12.

(Amended by Ord. 4186; 03/14/1995)

(Ord. No. 5194, § 8, 11-7-2023; Ord. No. 5204, § 7, 2-13-2024)

Section 35-73.4 Uses Permitted With a Conditional Use Permit. (Amended by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

The following uses may be permitted with a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 35-172 (Conditional Use Permits). The uses permitted with a Conditional Use Permit as listed in Section 35-172 may not be permitted with a Conditional Use Permit in the EX-1 zoning district.

1.

Major Conditional Use Permits.

(Amended by Ord. 3395, 08/08/1983)

Club.

Educational institution for mentally normal persons.

c.

Electric substations subject to regulations of the PU-Public Utilities District, Section 35-88.

d.

Animals, use of property for animals in excess of the number permitted in this district.

2.

Minor Conditional Use Permits.

a.

Greenhouses, hothouses, and other plant protection structures in excess of 300 square feet but in no case shall such structures exceed an area of 800 square feet, provided no advertising sign, commercial display room, or sales stand is maintained in connection therewith.

(Amended by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

b.

Private Kennels.

(Added by Ord. 4067, 08/18/1992)

Section 35-73.5 Minimum Lot Area. (Amended by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

1.

Each main dwelling unit and its permitted accessory buildings and structures shall be located upon a lot having a lot area and a lot width as indicated below for the symbol shown on the lot on the applicable Santa Barbara County Zoning Map.

Zoning Symbol	Minimum Gross Lot Area (acres)	Minimum Gross Lot Width (feet)
1.5-EX-1	1.5	150
2.5-EX-1	2.5	200
3.5-EX-1	3.5	225

2.

A dwelling may be located upon a lot with less area than required in Section 35-73.5.1 unless such lot is a fraction lot.

3.

A dwelling may be located upon a lot with less width than required in Section 35-73.5.1. For the purpose of this section "lot width" is defined as the distance between the side lines of the lot measured at the front setback line of the main dwelling provided, however, that as to lots having no front setback line, lot width shall be the average distance between the side lines of the lot most nearly perpendicular to the nearest street, omitting easements or lot extensions necessary to gain access to such lots.

(Amended by Ord. 4406, 09/12/200; Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

Section 35-73.6 Setbacks for Buildings and Structures.

1.

Front: 75 feet from the center line of any street but 125 feet from the center line of any street having a rightof-way of 80 feet or more. A through lot shall be considered as having two front yards.

2.

Side: On each side of a dwelling, 25 feet, except as otherwise herein provided. The side yard setback required on the street side of a corner lot shall be the same as the front yard setback required on that street. In the case of a through lot, the side yards shall extend the full depth of the lot between street lines. For lots of less than 150 feet in width, not more than 33-1/3 percent of the total lot width shall be required for side yard setbacks, such reduced setbacks shall be equal in width on both sides of the lot for noncorner lots and equally reduced on both sides of the lot for corner lots. If the side yard setbacks are reduced for a dwelling under the preceding sentence, these reduced setbacks shall not apply to accessory buildings such as stables.

3. Rear: 25 feet.

4.

Interior lots: On lots having no street frontage, all setbacks shall be a minimum of 25 feet.

5.

Accessory Buildings:

a.

Any portion of a main building designed for or occupied by an accessory use shall be so located as to comply with all requirements of this district relating to use, setbacks, and heights of buildings applicable to the main building.

b.

Accessory buildings shall be located so as to conform to setback regulations of this district, except in the case of swimming pools and appurtenant structures wherein front, side, and rear setbacks may be

decreased by 15 feet.

Section 35-73.7 Distance Required Between Buildings on the Same Building Site. (Amended by Ord. 4557, 12/07/2004)

The minimum distance between dwellings, or between a dwelling and a guest house, on the same building site shall be 50 feet. The minimum distance between a dwelling or guest house and any other detached building on the same building site shall be 10 feet if the detached building is one story or 15 feet if the detached building is two stories.

Section 35-73.8 Height Limit

No building or structure shall exceed 25 feet in height.

Section 35-73.9 Parking.

Parking shall be provided as specified in DIVISION 6, PARKING REGULATIONS, except:

1.

There shall be provided at the time of the erection of the main building or structure, or at the time any main building or structure is enlarged, or guest houses erected, a minimum of six off-street parking spaces with adequate provisions for ingress from and egress to the street.

2.

Not more than one bus or non-passenger motor vehicle or trailer used in commerce may be parked overnight on any lot, provided such bus, motor vehicle, or trailer does not exceed two axles, four tons, or eight feet in height and provided further that this restriction shall not apply to the emergency overnight parking of disabled motor vehicles or trailers and the occasional overnight parking of moving vans, pickup, or delivery or construction motor vehicles or trailers when such occasional overnight parking is reasonably serving the residential use of a particular lot.

Section 35-74. - DR - Design Residential.