Municipal Code, Complete - City of Santa Barbara

28.66.050 Building Height.
No building in this zone shall exceed a height of four (4) stories nor shall any building exceed a height of sixty
feet (60'). 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 thirty (30) feet or
one-half (1/2) the height of the proposed structure, whichever is less.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 28.04.140, a stage addition to a live performance theater shall not be
considered as part of the height of the building provided the following conditions are satisfied: (1) the stage addition
is devoted solely to rigging fly systems, (2) the addition is made to a theater that existed as of December 31, 2003 and
(3) the stage addition does not exceed the height of the theater as such theater existed on December 31, 2003.
(Ord. 5459, Section 3, 2008; Ord. 5341, 2004; Ord. 4005 § 17, 1979; Ord. 3710, 1974; Ord. 3587, 1973.)
28.66.060 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. Nonresidential or mixed use buildings, structures and parking: No setback required.
2. Exclusively residential buildings, structures and parking: R-3/R-4 front setback requirement.
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.)
28.66.070 Distance Between Buildings on the Same Lot.
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.)
28.66.080 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.)
28.66.081 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.)
28.66.130 Development Plan Approval.
Development plan review and approval by the Planning Commission are sometimes required by Section 28.87.300
of this Code. (Ord. 4140, 1982.)
28.66.131 Development Potential.
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, no application for a land use permit for a nonresidential
construction project will be accepted or approved on or after December 6, 1989 unless the project complies with the
provisions outlined in General Provisions, Development Plan Approval, Section 28.87.300. (Ord. 4670, 1991.)
519 rev. 9/30/08