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Chapter 26 — PARKS AND RECREATION

Santa Barbara County Municipal Code § 26-41 Speed limit

Santa Barbara County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Santa Barbara County

Cite as: Santa Barbara County Municipal Code § 26-41 · Text as of 2026-10-04

Sec. 26-39. - Parking, vehicle use violations.

No person shall park or operate any vehicle within any county recreation area, in violation of the rules, regulations and provisions established pursuant to this section. Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of an infraction and subject to a fine not to exceed the sum of one hundred dollars for a first violation; a fine not to exceed the sum of two hundred dollars for a second violation of this section within one year after the first violation; and a fine not to exceed the sum of five hundred dollars for each additional violation occurring within one year. Each day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.

(a) Parking is allowed in county recreation areas only within designated parking areas and within designated stalls when and where provided.

(b) Parking is prohibited in county recreation areas in all areas designated with "No Parking" signs; red curb markings; or diagonal yellow stripes on the surface of the ground, pier, approach or pavement.

(c) In areas of county recreation areas marked with blue curb markings or signs indicating handicapped parking only, no person shall park or stand any vehicle adjacent to such curb or in said marked area unless said vehicle bears a special license plate or displays a special placard issued under the provisions of Section 9105 or Section 22511.5 of the California Vehicle Code.

(d) Parking within a county recreation area after posted hours of operation is prohibited.

(e) Parking after being required to remove from any county recreation area by a the community services director, any deputy director, any park operations manager, any park ranger, any agent employed or contracted to provide lifeguard services, or any other person designated by the community services director is prohibited.

(f) Parking in violation of parking controls approved by the director of community services is prohibited.

(g) Parking, use or operation of any vehicle in violation of the signs or notices posted by the community services director, any deputy director, any park operations manager, any park ranger, any agent employed or contracted to provide lifeguard services, or any other person designated by the community services director is prohibited.

The community services department shall cause notices, signs, markings and other instructions regarding parking requirements to be communicated to users of recreation areas to aid in compliance with parking requirements.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4833, § 1, 4-10-2012; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

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Sec. 26-40. - Parking fees.

No person shall park any vehicle or equipment within any county recreation area without paying the appropriate parking or day use fee as posted within the area. No person shall park or remain within any permitted camping area without first paying the appropriate camping fee posted within such area.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

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Sec. 26-41. - Speed limit.

No person shall operate any vehicle at a speed in excess of the posted speed limit within any county park. No person shall operate any vehicle or equipment in any recreation area at a speed which is in excess of the speed which is safe and reasonable, taking into account all conditions of weather, visibility, pedestrian use, traffic congestion, obstructions, the presence of children, or other conditions or variables that exist at the time.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

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Sec. 26-42. - Negligent operations of vehicles and equipment.

No person shall operate any motor vehicle, bicycle, skateboard or other equipment in a county recreation area in a negligent manner or in a manner to damage or endanger property or in a manner to endanger, pursue, harass, annoy or injure any person or animal.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

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Sec. 26-43. - Off-highway vehicles.

No person shall operate, use or park any vehicle which is not registered for use on a highway under the applicable vehicle code within any county recreation area without the express written permission of the community services director or deputy director.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4833, § 1, 4-10-2012; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

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Sec. 26-44. - Operator must be licensed.

No person may operate any motor vehicle, motorized vehicle, motorcycle or motorized bicycle within any county recreation area unless that person is in possession of a valid driver's license recognized by the State of California for the operation of that vehicle.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

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Sec. 26-45. - Obstruction of roads and paths prohibited.

No person shall place within a county recreation area any vehicle or other object in a road, path, driveway, entry to a campsite, or other location in such a manner that it blocks or obstructs traffic; or is an impediment to the use of roads and paths; or is a hazard to the safety or convenience of any person.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

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Sec. 26-46. - Traffic restricted to roads and parking areas.

No person shall drive or operate any vehicle or equipment within any county recreation area outside, off, or away from designated roads, streets and parking areas.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

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Sec. 26-47. - Bicycles; operator-propelled vehicles.

No person shall operate or ride a bicycle, scooter, skateboard, or other operator-propelled vehicle in any county recreation area in any manner that is unsafe, under any conditions that are unsafe, or contrary to any restrictions or prohibitions as directed or posted by any community services employee.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4833, § 1, 4-10-2012; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

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