Municipal Code, Complete - City of Santa Barbara

D. PRECLUDED DEVELOPMENT. No application for a building permit may be approved for any project
that will: (1) result in an increase of the net floor area on the lot, (2) change the location of any floor area on the
second or higher story of any building on the lot, or (3) increase the height of any portion of a building on the lot to a
building height of seventeen feet (17’) or higher if either of the following is true regarding the project:
1. The net floor area on the lot will exceed the maximum net floor area for the lot as calculated pursuant to
this Section, or
2. The net floor area on the lot will exceed eighty-five percent (85%) of the maximum net floor area for the
lot as calculated pursuant to this Section and any of the following conditions apply to the lot:
a. The average slope of the lot or the building site (as calculated pursuant to Section 28.15.080 of this
Code) is thirty percent (30%) or greater, or
b. The building height of any new or existing building or structure on the lot is in excess of twenty-five
feet (25’), or
c. The lot is located in the Hillside Design District established in Section 22.68.080 of this Code and
the application proposes five hundred (500) or more cubic yards of grading outside the footprint of the main building
(soil located within five feet (5’) of an exterior wall of a main building that is excavated and recompacted shall not be
included in the calculation of the volume of grading outside the building footprint). (Ord. 5518, 2010; Ord. 5444,
2008; Ord. 5416, 2007.)
28.15.085 Regulations for Non-Residential Buildings, Structures and Uses.
A. SETBACKS. Setbacks for all buildings and structures used for nonresidential purposes shall be double the
setback requirements for a dwelling as required for the zone in which such building or structure is located.
B. LOT COVERAGE. Not more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of a lot may be covered by
buildings used for nonresidential purposes.
C. ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL. All buildings used for nonresidential purposes shall be subject to the
approval of the Architectural Board of Review, or the Historic Landmarks Commission if the property is located
within El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District or another landmark district or if the structure is a designated City
Landmark.
D. OTHER REQUIREMENTS. The City Council may impose other requirements as may be deemed necessary
to preserve the residential character of the neighborhood, including the mailing of notices to property owners and the
holding of a public hearing. (Ord. 5459, 2008; Ord. 4851, 1994; Ord. 3710, 1974; Ord. 2585, 1957.)
28.15.100 Off-street Parking.
Off-street parking shall be provided as required in Chapter 28.90 of this title. (Ord. 3753, 1975; Ord. 3710, 1974;
Ord. 2585, 1957.)
28.15.110 Signs.
Signs shall be permitted in this zone only as provided in the Sign Ordinance of the City of Santa Barbara. (Ord.
3710, 1974; Ord. 3116, 1966.)
480-3 rev. 6/30/10