Municipal Code, Complete - City of Santa Barbara

Sections:
28.51.001 In General.
28.51.030 Uses Permitted.
28.51.050 Building Heights.
28.51.060 Setbacks.
28.51.065 Area Requirements.
28.51.081 Outdoor Living Space.
28.51.001 In General.
Chapter 28.51
C-O MEDICAL OFFICE ZONE
28.51.100 Parking Requirements.
28.51.110 Signs.
28.51.115 Architectural Treatment.
28.51.130 Development Plan Approval.
28.51.131 Development Potential.
This is a zone which, because of its proximity to a major medical facility and its conformity with the General Plan,
is deemed suitable for use for medical, dental and related professional offices as well as residences, under the
following regulations. This zone also strives to provide a desirable living environment by preserving and protecting
surrounding residential land uses in terms of light, air and existing visual amenities. (Ord. 4005 § 4, 1979; Ord. 3710,
1974; Ord. 2585, 1957.)
28.51.030 Uses Permitted.
A. Any residential use permitted in the R-3 Limited Multiple-family Residence Zone.
B. Professional offices offering medical and related services, including the following: chiropodists,
chiropractors, clinics, dentists, opticians, optometrists, osteopaths, physicians, surgeons and other similar medical
offices as approved by the Planning Commission.
C. Hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and other similar buildings and facilities for the treatment of human
ailments where facilities are provided for the keeping of patients overnight or longer, subject to the issuance of a
conditional use permit and subject to the special procedural provisions prescribed in Chapter 28.94 of this Code.
D. Accessory buildings and accessory uses such as medical laboratories and prescription pharmacies.
E. Medical equipment and supply stores of no more than 3,000 square feet of net floor area. Medical equipment
and supply stores of more than 3,000 square feet of net floor area are subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use
Permit under Chapter 28.94 of this Code.
F. Banks of no more than 1,000 square feet of net floor area. Banks of more than 1,000 square feet of net floor
area are subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit issued under Chapter 28.94 of this Code.
G. Community care facilities, residential care facilities for the elderly, and hospices serving up to 12 individuals.
H. State-licensed Large Family Day Care Homes.
I. Birth Centers.
J. Other businesses and occupations that are substantially similar to the uses enumerated above, as determined
and documented by the Community Development Director in a manner similar to the substantial conformance
determination process provided in the adopted Planning Commission Guidelines. (Ord. 5459, 2008; Ord. 4858, 1994;
Ord. 3943, 1978; Ord. 3882, 1977; 3413, 1970; Ord. 3398, 1970; Ord. 2868, 1962; Ord. 2585, 1957.)
28.51.050 Building Heights.
Three (3) stories and not to exceed forty-five feet (45'). Building height immediately adjacent to a residential
zone(s) shall not exceed that allowed in the most restrictive adjacent residential zone for that part of the structure
constructed within a distance of twenty-three (23) feet or one-half (1/2) the height of the proposed structure,
whichever is less. (Ord. 4005 §5, 1979; Ord. 3710, 1974; Ord. 2585, 1957.)
28.51.060 Setbacks.
The following setback requirements shall be observed on all lots within this zone:
A. FRONT SETBACK. A front setback of not less than the indicated distance shall be provided between the
front lot line and all buildings, structures, and parking on the lot as follows:
1. One- or two-story building or structure or uncovered parking: 10 feet
2. Three-story building or structure: 15 feet; however, if the net floor area of the third floor is less than
fifty percent (50%) of the net floor area of the first floor building footprint, the front setback shall be reduced as
follows:
a. Ground floor portions: 10 feet
b. Second story portions: 10 feet
c. Third story portions: 20 feet
3. Covered parking: the setback applicable to the building in which the parking is provided as specified in
A.1 or A.2 above.
507 rev. 9/30/08