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Title 30 — Zoning—Inland›Division II.3 — Zone Regulations; Part 3: Specific Plan Zones

Santa Barbara Municipal Code Ch. 30.136 Community Health Center Specific Plan Zone

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

Cite as: Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 30.136 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 30.136.010. Purpose.

It is the purpose of the Community Health Center Specific Plan to establish an overlay zone allowing a community health clinic in close proximity to public transit and existing commercial and recreational uses.

(Ord. 6133, 12/12/2023)

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§ 30.136.020. Applicability.

The regulations of this chapter apply within the SP11-CHC Zone depicted in Figure 30.136, Community Health Center Specific Plan Area (SP11-CHC) below and shown on the Official Zoning Map.

(Ord. 6133, 12/12/2023)

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§ 30.136.030. Land Use Regulations.

The following uses are permitted in the SP11-CHC Zone:

A. Commercial, Industrial, Public and Semi-Public Uses permitted in Section 30.25.020, Land Use Regulations, for the O-M Zone and subject to the permit requirements, restrictions, and limitations applicable in the O-M Zone, except the following uses shall be prohibited:

  1. Recreational vehicle parks, permanent;

  2. Banks and financial institutions;

  3. General retail;

  4. Neighborhood market; and

  5. Animal keeping.

B. Any residential use permitted in Section 30.25.020, Land Use Regulations, for the O-M Zone; provided, however, that all residential units must be sold or rented to very low, low, and/or moderate income households according to the procedures specified in the City's Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures, except the following use shall be prohibited:

  1. Mobilehome park.

C. Staging for emergency services by a public agency to the extent it does not interfere with the community health center's existing and emergency center operations.

(Ord. 6133, 12/12/2023)

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§ 30.136.040. Development Standards.

A. All development standards applicable in Section 30.25.030, Development Standards, for the O-M Zone shall apply.

B. All development standards applicable in Chapter 30.85, Upper State Street Area (USS) Overlay Zone, shall apply, except as follows:

  1. Uncovered parking spaces may encroach a maximum of five feet into the required 10-foot front setback.

C. Pedestrian improvements in the public right-of-way consistent with the City's Pedestrian Master Plan shall be installed along State Street and Las Positas Road. Improvements to the Las Positas Road driveway shall be required. A public works permit shall be required along with any required building permit, as determined by the Community Development and Public Works Departments.

(Ord. 6133, 12/12/2023)

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§ 30.136.050. Design Review Required.

Existing development on site includes historic resources; therefore, all development shall be subject to review and approval by the Historic Landmarks Commission pursuant to SBMC 30.220.020.

(Ord. 6133, 12/12/2023)

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