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Earlier editions: 2026-07

Title 22 — Environmental Policy and Construction

Santa Barbara Municipal Code Ch. 22.64 Gates

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

Cite as: Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 22.64 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 22.64.010. Generally.

Each gate on or near the line of any public street or alley of the City shall be so hung that the same shall swing inward from such street or alley; or such gate shall be provided with a spring, or other arrangement, so as to make such gate self-closing, and so that the same shall not obstruct, or be liable to obstruct, the free use in the customary manner of any such street or alley, nor be, or liable to become inconvenient, injurious or dangerous to a person walking along any such street or alley, or the sidewalk. Gates must comply with the standards for placement and operation issued by the Public Works Director and on file with the Public Works Department, and height setback limitations specified in Title 28 or 30 as applicable.

(Prior code §32.17; Ord. 3144 §1, 1966; Ord. 6143, 2/27/2024)

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