Municipal Code, Complete - City of Santa Barbara

Land Use E - Neighborhood Recreation: This area is to be developed as a common recreation facility available
for use by residents of adjoining neighborhood. Uses permitted in Area E are:
1. Playground equipment, picnic areas, active recreation lawn areas, and other incidental amenities appropriate
to this use;
2. Landscaped areas for common use;
3. Open areas required for the protection of scenic, habitat or other resources; and
4. Storm drainage improvements and detention areas and related facilities.
Land Use F - Circulation: This area is to be used for roads and on-street parking. Uses permitted in Area F are:
1. Roads;
2. Sidewalks; and
3. On-street parking areas.
(Ord. 4900, 1995.)
28.46.020 Conditions, Restrictions and Modifications.
The Planning Commission may impose such appropriate and reasonable conditions and restrictions as it may
deem necessary for the protection of property in the neighborhood or in the interest of public health, safety and
welfare in order to carry out the purposes and intent of this chapter. However, no variance, modification, or other
approval shall be granted for building height, maximum number of residential dwelling units, or maximum residential
dwelling units per acre. (Ord. 4900, 1995.)
28.46.025 Building Height.
No building in this zone shall exceed a height of thirty feet (30’) nor exceed the height limitations imposed for the
protection and enhancement of solar access by Chapter 28.11 of this Title. (Ord. 4900, 1995.)
28.46.035 Front and Interior Setback Requirements.
Residential lots fronting a public or private street shall have a front setback from curb face of the roadway of not
less than twenty-five feet (25’). Residential lots fronting common open space or driveways shall have a front setback
of not less than ten feet (10’). There shall be interior setbacks of not less than ten feet (10’). (Ord. 5459, 2008; Ord.
4900, 1995.)
28.46.040 Residential Lot Area Requirements for Parcels in the Zone.
Residential lots shall have no less than 6,500 square feet. (Ord. 4900, 1995.)
28.46.045 Off-Street Parking.
Off-street parking shall be provided as required in Chapter 28.90 of this Title. Notwithstanding Chapter 28.90, no
more than five spaces shall adjoin each other without intervening landscaping areas. It is the intent of this Chapter
that parking areas shall not dominate open space and landscaping areas. (Ord. 4900, 1995.)
28.46.050 Street Requirements.
If necessary to preserve natural terrain features and open space, the Planning Commission may grant
modifications of City street design standards as may be deemed necessary to assure that the intent of this Chapter is
observed and the public welfare and safety secured. (Ord. 4900, 1995.)
28.46.055 Restrictions on Usage of Signs.
Signs shall be permitted in this zone only as provided in the Sign Ordinance, Chapter 22.70 of this Title. (Ord.
4900, 1995.)
28.46.060 Architectural Review Requirements for Development.
Notwithstanding the applicability standards of Chapter 22.68 of this Title, all development within the SP-5 Zone
shall be subject to the review and approval of the Architectural Board of Review. (Ord. 4900, 1995.)
503-15 rev. 9/30/08