Municipal Code, Complete - City of Santa Barbara

Chapter 4.43
OLD TOWN PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA CHARGES
Sections:
4.43.010 Establishment of Area.
4.43.020 Definitions.
4.43.030 Boundaries of Improvement Area.
4.43.040 Businesses Subject to Charges.
4.43.050 Charges and Due Dates.
4.43.060 Disputes, Late Payment Penalties
4.43.010 Establishment of Area.
and Collections.
4.43.070 Uses.
4.43.080 Finding of Benefit.
4.43.090 Severability.
4.43.100 Charges for 1985 Calendar Year.
4.43.110 Subject to Amendments.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1979 (commencing with
Section 36500 of the California Streets and Highways Code), a parking and business improvement area is hereby
established which is herein referred to as the "Old Town Parking and Business Improvement Area" or "the Area."
The intention to establish this Old Town Parking and Business Improvement Area is set forth in Resolution No. 86-
081, dated April 22, 1986, entitled "A Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring Its Intention
to Establish a Parking and Business Improvement Area in the Old Town Area of the City of Santa Barbara Pursuant
to the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1979 and to Suspend Collection of Taxes in the Existing Old
Town Improvement Area."
A hearing on formation of the Old Town Parking and Business Improvement Area was held on May 13, 1986, at
2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Santa Barbara, California. (Ord. 4394, 1986.)
4.43.020 Definitions.
Words used in this Chapter shall be defined as set forth in Chapter 5.04 unless the context requires a different
meaning. (Ord. 4394, 1986.)
4.43.030 Boundaries of Improvement Area.
The Old Town Parking and Business Improvement Area ("Area") is that area which is bounded by Gutierrez
Street, Ortega Street, Chapala Street and Anacapa Street. The Area includes all parcels fronting on each street within
or bounding the Area (including parcels fronting or situated on the intersections of said streets), except parcels
located north of the center line of Ortega Street. (Ord. 4394, 1986.)
4.43.040 Businesses Subject to Charges.
Every business subject to payment of the business tax under Chapter 5.04 and located on a parcel within the Area
is subject to and shall pay the charges established by this Chapter. A charge shall not be imposed on a business which
develops, sells, acquires, leases, or manages real property located in the Area (or which act as an agent for any such
activity) unless the business has a business office located within the Area. (Ord. 4394, 1986.)
4.43.050 Charges and Due Dates.
Subject to Section 4.43.100, businesses located within the Area shall be subject to the following charges:
A. BUSINESSES LOCATED ON STATE STREET. Every business fronting or with an address on State Street
shall pay a charge equal to 100% of the business tax imposed by Chapter 5.04 of the Municipal Code.
B. BUSINESSES NOT LOCATED ON STATE STREET. Every business not fronting or with an address
on State Street shall pay a charge equal to 75% of the business tax imposed by Chapter 5.04 of the Municipal Code.
C. AUTOMOBILE SALES AND SERVICE BUSINESSES. Notwithstanding Subsections A and B above,
businesses classified as automobile sales and service (Classification "B" of Section 5.04.390) shall pay a maximum
charge of $600.00 per taxable year.
83-1 rev. 1/4/94