Goleta · Land use · Live-work unit
Where is a live-work unit allowed in Goleta?
In Goleta, a live-work unit is allowed in 3 base zones (CC, OT and OI) and not allowed in 5 (Goleta use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CC, OT and OI
- Not allowed: CR, VS, CI, CG and BP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Goleta Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a live-work unit can go
Goleta's code calls this use “Live/Work Units”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| CC Community Commercial | Allowed | Part II — Base Zoning District Standards and Allowed Uses |
| OT Old Town—Commercial | Allowed | Part II — Base Zoning District Standards and Allowed Uses |
| OI Office Institutional | Allowed | Part II — Base Zoning District Standards and Allowed Uses |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 17.41.180 Live/Work Units.
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Goleta
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a live-work unit in the CR zone in Goleta?
No. Goleta's use table does not allow it in CR (Regional Commercial) (Part II — Base Zoning District Standards and Allowed Uses).
Can I have a live-work unit in the CC zone in Goleta?
Yes. Goleta's use table lists it as allowed in CC (Community Commercial) (Part II — Base Zoning District Standards and Allowed Uses).
General information, not legal advice.
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