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Title 29 — Airport Zoning

Santa Barbara Municipal Code Ch. 29.23 C-R Commercial Recreation Zone

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

Cite as: Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 29.23 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 29.23.001. In General.

The following regulations shall apply in the A-C-R Airport Commercial Recreation Zone unless otherwise provided in this chapter.

(Ord. 5025, 1997; Ord. 5798, 2017)

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§ 29.23.005. Legislative Intent.

It is the intent of this zone classification to provide areas for any use or development, either public or private, providing pleasure, sport, amusement, exercise or other resources affording relaxation or enjoyment, which is operated primarily for financial gain. Because much of the area in the A-C-R Zone is in the floodway, many of the uses allowed are uses that would be compatible with allowed development in the floodway. These include golf, miniature golf and other uses which involve minimal changes to the floodway.

(Ord. 5025, 1997; Ord. 5798, 2017)

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§ 29.23.030. Uses Permitted.

The following uses are expressly permitted in the A-C-R Zone:

A. Commercial Recreation, as defined in this title.

B. Game Arcade, subject to issuance of a Conditional Use Permit as outlined in Chapter 29.92.

C. Golf course or driving range and related facilities.

D. Health club.

E. Miniature golf course.

F. Outdoor vendor, in association with a commercial recreation use.

G. Pushcart, in association with a commercial recreation use.

H. Restaurant.

I. Restaurant, fast food.

J. Reverse vending machine.

K. Skating rink.

L. As shown in the Airport Industrial Area Specific Plan, any use allowed in the A-I-2 Zone on property immediately east of Frederic Lopez Road (adjacent to the A-I-2 Zone) when developed in conjunction with a use in the area zoned A-I-2, immediately west of Frederic Lopez Road.

M. Other uses determined to be appropriate by the Planning Commission.

(Ord. 5025, 1997; Ord. 5798, 2017)

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§ 29.23.050. Building Height.

Building height shall be established as defined in Section 29.87.050 of this title.

(Ord. 5025, 1997)

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§ 29.23.060. Front Setback.

The front setback shall be established as defined in Section 29.87.055 of this title.

(Ord. 5025, 1997; Ord. 5459, 2008)

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§ 29.23.100. Off-street Parking.

Off-street parking and loading space shall be provided as set forth in Chapter 29.90 of this title.

(Ord. 5025, 1997)

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§ 29.23.131. Development Potential.

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, no application for a land use permit for a nonresidential construction project will be accepted or approved on or after December 6, 1989 unless the project complies with the provisions outlined in Chapter 28.85 and Chapter 30.170, Nonresidential Growth Management Program.

(Ord. 5025, 1997; Ord. 5609, 2013; Ord. 5798, 2017)

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