Municipal Code, Complete - City of Santa Barbara

14. Jewelry store.
15. Liquor, wine store.
16. Photographic studio.
17. Restaurant.
18. 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.
C. The above-specified stores, shops or businesses shall be permitted only under the following conditions:
1. Merchandise shall be sold only at retail;
2. Except for restaurants and child care centers, all activities shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed
building;
3. Products made incidental to a permitted use shall be sold at retail on the premises.
D. Accessory buildings and uses. (Ord. 5459, 2008; Ord. 4825, 1993; Ord. 3710, 1974; Ord. 2585, 1957.)
28.57.050 Building Height.
Three (3) stories and not exceeding 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 §11, 1979; Ord. 3710, 1974; Ord. 2585, 1957.)
28.57.060 Setbacks.
The following setback requirements shall be observed on all lots within this zone:
A. FRONT SETBACK. A front setback of not less than ten (10) feet shall be provided between the front lot
line and all buildings, structures and parking on the lot.
B. INTERIOR SETBACK ADJACENT TO NONRESIDENTIAL ZONE. An interior setback of not less than
the indicated distance shall be provided between an interior lot line that abuts a nonresidentially-zoned parcel and all
buildings, structures and parking on the lot as follows:
1. Nonresidential or mixed use buildings or structures: No setback required.
2. Exclusively residential buildings or structures: R-3/R-4 interior setback requirement.
3. All parking and driveways: No setback required.
C. INTERIOR SETBACK ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL ZONE. An interior setback of not less than the
indicated distance shall be provided between an interior lot line that abuts a residentially-zoned parcel and all
buildings, structures, and parking on the lot as follows:
1. All buildings and structures: 10 feet or ½ the building height, whichever is greater.
2. Residential parking and driveways: R-3/R-4 interior setback requirements.
3. Nonresidential or mixed use parking and driveways: 5 feet, landscaped. In addition, a minimum six (6)
foot high solid fence or decorative wall shall be provided along the property line abutting a residentially-zoned parcel,
except where such fence or wall will interfere with traffic safety or would be inconsistent with the provisions of
Section 28.87.170 of this Code. However, the requirement for a fence or wall may be reduced or waived by the
design review body that reviews the project. (Ord. 5459, 2008.)
28.57.070 Distance Between Buildings on the Same Lot.
All buildings or portions thereof used exclusively for dwelling purposes shall comply with the provisions of the R-
4 Zone. (Ord. 3710, 1974; Ord. 2585, 1957.)
28.57.080 Lot Area and Frontage Requirements.
None, except all buildings or portions thereof used exclusively for dwelling purposes shall comply with the
provisions of the R-4 Zone. (Ord. 3710, 1974; Ord. 2585, 1957.)
28.57.081 Outdoor Living Space.
Any lot in this zone developed exclusively for residential use or developed with a mixed use development shall
provide outdoor living space in accordance with the provisions of the R-3/R-4 Zone as stated in Section 28.21.081 of
this Code. (Ord. 5459, 2008.)
28.57.100 Parking Requirements.
Off-street parking and loading space shall be provided as required in Chapter 28.90 of this title. (Ord. 3710, 1974;
Ord. 2585, 1957.)
511 rev. 9/30/08