See Section 17.41.030.

Has the same meaning as “employee housing” as set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 17008(a) for farmworkers.

Shared living quarters without separate kitchen or bathroom facilities for each room or living space, offered for rent for residents on a 30-day or longer basis. This classification includes halfway houses, rooming and boarding houses, dormitories and other types of organizational housing, and private residential clubs. Includes both licensed and unlicensed facilities. It does not include licensed residential care facilities, employee housing as set forth in California Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and 17021.6, and Hotels and Motels.

A housing first, low-barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing. A Low Barrier Navigation Center may be non-congregate and relocatable.

A development designed and occupied by mobile or manufactured homes, including facilities and amenities used in common by occupants who rent, lease, or own spaces for mobile homes through a subdivision, cooperative, condominium or other form of resident ownership.

Facilities that are licensed by the State of California to provide living accommodations and 24-hour, primarily non-medical care and supervision for persons in need of personal services, supervision, protection, or assistance for sustaining the activities of daily living. Living accommodations are shared living quarters with or without separate kitchen or bathroom facilities for each room or unit. This classification includes facilities that are operated for profit as well as those operated by public or not-for-profit institutions, including hospices, nursing homes, convalescent facilities, and group homes for minors, persons with disabilities, and people in recovery from alcohol or drug addictions. This use classification excludes group residential, supportive housing, transitional housing, and social service facilities.

A residential hotel, as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 50519(b)(1), provides six or more guestrooms or efficiency units that are intended or designed to be used, or which are used or rented to the public as sleeping rooms for occupancy for a period of more than 30 days as the primary residence of those occupants. Rooms may have partial kitchen or bathroom facilities. This classification does not include hotels and motels and other transient accommodations that are occupied primarily by guests who maintain a primary residence elsewhere and does not include residential care facilities licensed by the State of California.

Housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving the resident’s health status, and maximizing the resident’s ability to live and, when possible, work in the community.

Buildings configured as rental housing developments but operated under program requirements that require the termination of assistance and recirculating of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at a predetermined future point in time that is not less than six months from the beginning of the assistance.

Establishments primarily engaged in operating sites or structures reserved for the interment of human or animal remains, including mausoleums, columbarium, burial places, and memorial gardens.

Institutions of higher education providing curricula of a general, religious or professional nature, typically granting recognized degrees, including conference centers and academic retreats associated with such institutions. This classification includes junior colleges, business and computer schools, management training, technical and trade schools, but excludes personal instructional services such as music lessons.

A facility for public or private meetings, including community centers, religious assembly facilities, civic and private auditoriums, union halls, meeting halls for clubs, and other membership organizations. This classification includes functionally related facilities for the use of members and attendees such as kitchens, multi-purpose rooms, classrooms, playfields, and storage.

Use of land for and limited to the cultivation of herbs, fruits, flowers, or vegetables, including the cultivation and tillage of soil and the production, cultivation, growing, and harvesting of any agricultural, floricultural, or horticultural commodity by several individuals or households.

A facility engaged in activities to serve and promote aesthetic and educational interest in the community that are open to the public on a regular basis. This includes performing arts centers for performances and events; spaces for display or preservation of objects of interest in the arts or sciences; libraries; museums; historical sites; aquariums; art galleries; and zoos and botanical gardens. This does not include schools or institutions of higher education providing curricula of a general nature.

Establishments providing non-medical care for persons on a less than 24-hour basis other than Family Day Care. This classification includes nursery schools, preschools, and day care facilities for children or adults, and any other day care facility licensed by the State of California.

Housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person. This use includes other interim interventions, including, but not limited to, navigation centers, bridge housing, and respite or recuperative care. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 50801(e).

Administrative, clerical, or public contact offices of a government agency, including postal facilities and courts, together with incidental storage and maintenance of vehicles. This classification excludes corporation yards, equipment service centers, and similar facilities that primarily provide maintenance and repair services and storage facilities for vehicles and equipment (see “Major Utilities”).

State-licensed facilities providing medical, surgical, psychiatric, or emergency medical services to sick or injured persons on an inpatient basis, and including ancillary facilities for outpatient and emergency treatment, diagnostic services, training, research, administration, and services to patients, employees, or visitors. This classification excludes veterinaries and animal hospitals (see “Animal Care, Sales, and Services”).

Parks, playgrounds, recreation facilities, trails, wildlife preserves, and related open spaces, all of which are noncommercial. This classification also includes other commercial facilities such as playing fields, sports courts, gymnasiums, swimming pools, picnic facilities, tennis courts, golf courses, and botanical gardens, as well as related food concessions or community centers.

Structures and surface lots for use of occupants, employees, or patrons on-site or offering parking to the general public for a fee when parking is not incidental to another on-site activity.

Areas primarily left in a natural state, with little to no improvements or development (e.g., trails, signage, parking area, etc.), and reserved for the enjoyment of nature and the general outdoors (e.g., bird-watching, walking, painting, etc.).

Facilities providing public safety and emergency services, including police and fire protection and emergency medical services, with incidental storage, training, and maintenance facilities.

Facilities for primary or secondary education, including charter schools, and private and parochial schools having curricula comparable to that required in the public schools of the State of California.

A State-licensed facility or a distinct part of a Hospital that provides continuous skilled nursing care and supportive care to patients whose primary need is for the availability of skilled nursing care on an extended basis. It provides 24-hour inpatient care and, as a minimum, includes physician, nursing, dietary, pharmaceutical services and an activity program. Intermediate care programs that provide skilled nursing and supportive care for patients on a less-than-continuous basis are classified as skilled nursing facilities.

Facilities providing a variety of supportive services for disabled and homeless individuals and other targeted groups on a less than 24-hour basis. Examples of services provided are counseling, meal programs, personal storage lockers, showers, instructional programs, television rooms, and meeting spaces. This classification is distinguished from licensed day care centers (see “Day Care Facility”), clinics (see “Medical, Dental, and Health-Related Services”), and emergency shelters providing 24-hour care (see “Emergency Shelter”).

An establishment that, as a regular and substantial course of conduct, offers, sells or distributes adult-oriented merchandise, or that offers to its patrons materials, products, merchandise, services, entertainment or performances that have sexual arousal, sexual gratification, and/or sexual stimulation as their dominant theme, or are characterized by an emphasis on specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas and are not customarily open to the general public because they exclude minors by virtue of their age. This classification does not include any establishment offering professional services conducted, operated, or supervised by medical practitioners, physical therapists, nurses, chiropractors, psychologist, social workers, marriage and family counselors, osteopaths, and persons holding licenses or certificates under applicable State law or accreditation from recognized programs when performing functions pursuant to the respective license or certificate. In addition, this classification does not include: Persons depicting “specified anatomical areas” in a modeling class operated by a college, junior college, or university supported entirely or partly by public revenue; or by a private college or university that maintains and operates educational programs in which credits are transferable to a college, junior college, or university supported entirely or partly by public revenue; or in a structure operated either as a profit or nonprofit facility which has no sign visible from the exterior of the structure and no other advertising that indicates a nude person is available for viewing; and where, in order to participate in a class, a student must enroll at least three days in advance of the class. This classification also does not include the practice of massage in compliance with Section 5.05.050 of the Goleta Municipal Code.

Retail sales and services related to the boarding, grooming, and care of household pets including:

Retail or wholesale businesses that sell, rent, and/or repair automobiles, recreational vehicles, light duty trucks, vans, trailers, and motorcycles, including the following:

Establishments whose primary activity is the sales or rental of building supplies or equipment to individuals and business, and whose activities may include storage and delivery of items to customers. This classification includes lumberyards, tool and equipment sales or rental establishments, and includes establishments devoted principally to taxable retail sales to individuals for their own use. This use classification does not include hardware stores less than 10,000 square feet in floor area (see “General Retail Sales”), stores 80,000 square feet or larger (see “Large Format Retail”), or retail nurseries (see “Nurseries and Garden Centers”). Nurseries and Garden Centers may be included as an accessory use.

A subcategory of commercial land use that permits establishments primarily engaged in rendering services to other business establishments on a fee or contract basis, such as advertising and mailing, building maintenance, personnel and employment services, management and consulting services, protective services, equipment rental and leasing, photo finishing, copying and printing, travel, office supply, and similar services.

A business involving any combination of the cultivation of cannabis on an area less than 10,000 square feet, cannabis distribution, manufacturing with non-volatile solvents, and cannabis retail. In order to be considered a Cannabis Microbusiness, three of four of the activities described must be conducted on the same premises.

Establishment where cannabis, cannabis products, or devices for the use of cannabis or cannabis products are offered, either individually or in any combination, for retail sale and includes delivery.

A business that prepares food for consumption at events on the premises of a client or at any other location separate from where the food was prepared.

An establishment that provides compensation for checks, warrants, drafts, money orders, or other commercial paper serving the same purpose. This classification also includes establishments offering deferred deposits, whereby the check casher refrains from depositing a personal check written by a customer until a specific date pursuant to a written agreement.

These classifications may include restaurants, snack bars, and other incidental food and beverage services to patrons.

Businesses primarily engaged in serving prepared food and/or beverages for consumption on or off the premises.

This use also includes financial institutions, including those that provide retail banking services, insurance agent offices, real estate offices, and similar service providers. Examples of retail banking services include institutions engaged in the on-site circulation of money, including credit unions. This classification does not include check-cashing businesses.

Retail sales of food and beverages for off-site preparation and consumption. Typical uses include food markets, groceries, and liquor stores.

An establishment primarily engaged in the provision of services, involving the care, preparation, or disposition of the human remains and conducting memorial services. Typical uses include a crematory or mortuary. Cremation of pets may be an accessory use.

The equipment used to store and dispense hydrogen fuel to vehicles according to industry codes and standards that is open to the public.

An establishment providing services designed to facilitate the use of technology by enterprises and end users. Examples include Internet Service Providers (ISPs), web hosts, and technical support companies.

Establishments that offer specialized programs in personal growth and development. Typical uses include classes or instruction in music, art, or academics. Instructional Services also include rehearsal studios as an accessory use. This use does not include educational opportunities such as private universities or trade schools.

A unit that combines a work space and incidental residential occupancy occupied and used by a single household in a structure that has been constructed for such use or converted from commercial or industrial use and structurally modified to accommodate residential occupancy and work activity in compliance with the Building regulations. The working space is reserved for and regularly used by one or more occupants of the unit.

Establishments engaged in the maintenance or repair of office machines, household appliances, furniture, and similar items. This classification excludes maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (see “Automotive Sales and Services”) and personal apparel (see “Personal Services”).

A facility that provides indoor commercial and public communication uses, as well as outdoor sets, backlots, and other outdoor facilities for motion picture, television, video, sound, computer, and other communications media production. Indoor communication uses include without limitation radio and television broadcasting, receiving stations and studios with facilities entirely within buildings. This classification does not include transmission and receiving apparatus, antennas, and towers.

Offices providing consultation, counseling, diagnosis, therapeutic, preventive, or corrective personal-treatment services by doctors and dentists; medical and dental laboratories that see patients; and similar practitioners of medical and healing arts for humans licensed for such practice by the State of California. Incidental medical and/or dental research within the office is considered part of the office use if it supports the on-site patient services. This use also includes clinics, which are State-licensed facilities providing medical, psychiatric, or surgical service for sick or injured persons exclusively on an outpatient basis, including emergency treatment, diagnostic services, administration, and related services to patients who are not lodged overnight. Services may be available without a prior appointment. This classification includes licensed facilities offering substance abuse treatment, blood banks and plasma centers, and emergency medical services offered exclusively on an outpatient basis.

A Community Clinic licensed pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 1204 that provides reproductive health services as defined in California Penal Code Section 423.1(f).

A self-contained truck or trailer that is readily movable without disassembling and is used to sell or prepare and serve: food, clothes, printed materials, or other consumer products or provide other services. This classification includes push carts used in conjunction with a commissary, commercial kitchen, or other permanent food facility upon which food is sold or distributed at retail. This classification does not include sidewalk vendors subject to Government Code Chapter 6.3, Section 51036 et seq.

Establishments primarily engaged in retailing nursery and garden products such as trees, shrubs, plants, seeds, bulbs, and sod that are predominantly grown elsewhere and yard and garden care and related products such as shovels, fertilizer, ornaments, and similar items. These establishments may sell a limited amount of a plant product they grow themselves. This classification includes wholesale and retail nurseries offering plants for sale.

The sale or offering for sale to the general public of merchandise outside of a permanent structure on property owned or leased by the person, firm, or corporation. These sales are of a limited duration and conducted on an occasional basis and are secondary or incidental to the principal permitted use or structure existing on the property.

Offices of firms, organizations, or public agencies providing professional, executive, management, administrative, or design services, such as: accounting; architectural; computer software engineering, design, and development; graphic design; interior design; and legal offices.

Storage and dismantling of vehicles and equipment for sale of parts, as well as the collection, storage, exchange, or sales of goods, including, but not limited to, any used building materials, used containers or steel drums, used tires, and similar or related articles on the property.

Any activity involving the planting, growing, harvesting, drying, curing, grading, or trimming of cannabis.

Facility for the distribution of cannabis and cannabis products.

A building, or portion thereof, used for a business involving the manufacture for off-site sale of cannabis products.

Establishments involving the materials testing, investigation, scientific research, or experimentation of medicinal or nonmedicinal cannabis or cannabis products.

Storage of construction materials or equipment on a site other than a construction site.

Establishments primarily engaged in on-site production of goods by hand manufacturing or artistic endeavor, which involves only the use of hand tools or small mechanical equipment. Typical uses include ceramic studios, candle-making shops, woodworking, and custom jewelry manufacturers.

Manufacturing of products from extracted or raw materials or recycled or secondary materials, or bulk storage and handling of such products and materials. This classification includes operations, such as biomass energy conversion, food and beverage processing, including breweries producing 15,000 barrels or more of beer annually, production apparel manufacturing, photographic processing plants, leather and allied product manufacturing, wood product manufacturing, paper manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, plastics and rubber products manufacturing, nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing, primary metal manufacturing, fabricated metal product manufacturing, and automotive and heavy equipment manufacturing.

Establishments engaged in light industrial activities taking place primarily within enclosed buildings and producing minimal impacts on nearby properties. This classification includes manufacturing finished parts or products primarily from previously prepared materials; micro-breweries that produce less than 15,000 barrels of beer annually, wineries, and distilleries; commercial laundries and dry-cleaning plants; monument works; printing, engraving and publishing; computer and electronic product manufacturing; furniture and related product manufacturing; and industrial services.

Oil and gas production from onshore and offshore oil and gas production facilities, including all equipment, structures, and appurtenances necessary for the exploration, development, production, piping, processing, treatment, decommissioning, and shipment of oil and gas resources.

A facility for scientific research and the design, development, and testing of tangible electrical, electronic, magnetic, optical, pharmaceutical, chemical, and biotechnology components and products in advance of product manufacturing. This classification includes assembly of related products from parts produced off site, where the manufacturing activity is secondary to the research and development activities.

Storage and distribution facilities without sales to the public on site or direct public access except for public storage in a small, individual space exclusively and directly accessible to a specific tenant. This classification includes mini-warehouses.

Facilities for the provision of broadcasting and other information-relay services through the use of electronic and telephonic mechanisms.

Passenger transportation services, local delivery services, medical transport, and other businesses that rely on fleets of three or more vehicles with rated capacities less than 15,000 lbs. This classification includes parking, dispatching, and offices for taxicab and limousine operations, ambulance services, non-emergency medical transport, local messenger and document delivery services, home cleaning services, and similar businesses. This classification does not include towing operations, such as “Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Service” and “Towing Services,” or taxi or delivery services with two or fewer fleet vehicles on site. See also “Business Services.”

Generating plants, electric substations, solid waste collection, including transfer stations and materials-recovery facilities, cogeneration facilities, commercial renewable energy and battery storage facilities, solid waste treatment and disposal, water or wastewater treatment plants, telephone switching facilities, and similar facilities of public agencies or public utilities that are exempt from local land use permit requirements by California Government Code Section 53091.

Facilities for passenger transportation operations. This classification includes rail stations, bus terminals, and scenic and sightseeing facilities, but does not include terminals serving airports or heliports.

Establishments performing a variety of operations on crops after harvest, to prepare them for market on site or further processing and packaging at a distance from the agricultural area, including, but not limited to: alfalfa cubing; hay baling and cubing; corn shelling; drying of corn, rice, hay, fruits and vegetables; pre-cooling and packaging of fresh or farm-dried fruits and vegetables; grain cleaning and custom grinding; custom grist mills; custom milling of flour, feed and grain; sorting, grading and packing of fruits and vegetables; tree nut hulling and shelling; cotton ginning; wineries; alcohol fuel production; and receiving and processing of green material, other than that produced on site (e.g., commercial composting).

Agriculturally related services, such as storage of agricultural products; sales, maintenance, and repair of farm machinery and equipment; farm animal veterinary clinics; custom farming services; agriculturally related building, feed, and farm-supply stores; agricultural waste handling and disposal services; and other similar related services.

The raising, grazing, or feeding of animals for animal products, animal increase, or value increase.

The cultivation of tree, vine, field, forage, and other plant crops intended to provide food or fibers. The classification includes floriculture but excludes wholesale or retail nurseries. See also “Nurseries and Garden Centers.”

A structure with permanent or temporary structural elements used for cultivation and to shade or protect plants from climatic variations. This classification includes facilities associated with and accessory to greenhouses, such as shade structures and hoop structures, packing and shipping facilities, paved parking and driveways, and other accessory structures (e.g., boiler rooms and storage sheds).

The keeping of animals, such as small household pets, for personal use and enjoyment.

The cultivation, harvest, drying, or processing of plants with the intent to possess, smoke, or ingest cannabis or cannabis products for one’s own individual use pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 11362.1(a), as amended, and for medicinal use pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 11362.77, as amended.

A dwelling unit for employees and their immediate families employed for the exclusive purpose of on-site management, maintenance, or upkeep.

A State-licensed home which regularly provides care, protection, and supervision of children under 18 years of age in the provider’s own home, for periods of less than 24 hours per day, while the parents or guardians are away, as further defined and permitted pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code and other applicable State Regulations. The term “Family Day Care” includes the terms “Large Family Day Care” and “Small Family Day Care” as such terms are defined in California Health and Safety Code Sections 1597.465 and 1597.44.

A stand located on an active farm that sells processed agricultural products, such as jams, preserves, pickles, juices, cured olives, and other “value-added” products made with ingredients produced on or near the farm, in addition to fresh produce, eggs, and other goods produced on the farm. These stands are accessory to on-site agricultural operations in order to promote the sale of locally grown fresh produce. Also referred to as a “Produce Stand.”

A commercial use conducted on residential property by the inhabitants of the subject residence, which is incidental and secondary to the residential use of the dwelling.

A symbol used when referencing a specific section of State, County, or City Code.

The relinquishment, giving up or renunciation of an interest, claim, civil proceedings, appeal, privilege, possession, or right, especially with the intent of never again resuming or reasserting it.

Having a common boundary, except that parcels having no common boundary other than a common corner are not considered abutting. Also referred to as “Adjoining” or “Adjacent.”

The place or way through which pedestrians and/or vehicles must have safe, adequate, and usable ingress and egress to a property or use as required by this Title.

An attached or detached subordinate structure, used only as incidental to the main structure on the same lot. The term “accessory structure” includes, but is not limited to, the following: aviary, artist studio, barn, cabaña, carport, garage, gazebo, greenhouse, guesthouse, pergola, playhouse, pool, poolhouse, shed, spa, sports court, trellis, and workshop. Additionally, a “wind machine” used solely for direct climate control or water pumping is also considered an accessory structure.

A use that is customarily associated with, and is incidental and subordinate to, a principal use and located on the same premises as the permitted principal use.

An account into which in-lieu fees or payments or other housing impact fees or payments will be deposited. The funds of the account may not be commingled with other City funds.

A dwelling unit within a residential development which will be reserved for sale or rent and is made available at an affordable rent or affordable ownership cost based on affordable household income levels (extremely low-, very low-, low-, moderate- or above moderate-income).

Using the annual HUD calculations for the median income of the County, the maximum sales price allowed under the City’s Affordable Housing Program.

A location, including trees, topographic features, and plants that support a monarch butterfly aggregation. The site includes trees or vegetation that butterflies roost on, and vegetation that creates protection, structure, and microclimate conditions for the aggregation.

Any person who, in person or through a representative, appeared at a public hearing or by other appropriate means before action on a permit, informed the City of his or her concerns about an application for such permit, or who, for good cause, was unable to do either.

Agricultural uses as they are defined in Section 17.72.060 that are operated either by a commercial entity or a nonprofit organization which qualifies under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

The jurisdiction of the Santa Barbara County Airport Land Use Commission and is the area where airport-related noise, safety, airspace protection, and overflight factors may significantly affect land use compatibility or necessitate restrictions on certain land uses as determined by the Commission.

A public or private thoroughfare for automobiles through the middle of a City block giving access to the rear of lots or buildings. Also referred to as an “Alleyway.”

Any change, addition, or modification that changes the exterior architectural appearance or materials of a structure or object. Alteration includes changes in exterior surfaces, changes in materials, additions, remodels, demolitions, and relocation of buildings or structures, but excludes “repair and maintenance.”

Pursuant to Section 17.52.100, Changes to Prior Permits and Approvals, the Discretionary Review of a proposed change to a previously approved project that cannot be found to substantially conform to the prior approval.

Pursuant to Section 17.52.120, Appeals, the de novo review of a previously-approved project where either the applicant or an aggrieved party opposes the prior action taken to approve, approve with conditions, or deny a project.

Within the Coastal Zone, approval of any Conditional Use Permit or any other development within the appeals jurisdiction and approval or denial of any development that constitutes a “major public works project” or a “major energy facility.” Appealable development may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission in accord with the regulations adopted by the Commission.

Within the Coastal Zone, that area between the sea and the first public road paralleling the sea or within 300 feet of the inland extent of any beach or the mean high tide line of the sea where there is no beach, whichever is greater; tidelands; submerged lands; public trust lands; that area within 300 feet of the top of any coastal bluff; and that area within 100 feet of any wetland, estuary, or stream. (See PRC, Section 30603(b).)

The property owner, the owner’s agent, or any person, corporation, partnership, or other legal entity that has a legal or equitable title to land that is the subject of a development proposal, or is the holder of an option or contract to purchase such land, or otherwise has an enforceable proprietary interest in such land and is applying for a permit, certificate, zoning clearance, or other land use entitlement.

The cultivation of aquatic produce such as aquatic plants, fish, and other aquatic organisms, which are included within “agricultural uses” and regulated in the same manner by this Title.

An outdoor structure forming a shaded walkway or passageway of vertical posts or pillars that usually support cross-beams and a sturdy open-framed roof and often upon which woody vines are trained.

A series of arches supported by columns, pilasters, or piers.

An artifact, object, or site constituting material remains of past human life or activities.

An exterior building feature, including a roof, walls, windows, doors, porches, posts, pillars, recesses or projections, and exterior articulation or walls, and other building surfaces.

A street classified as a major arterial or minor arterial in the Transportation Element of the General Plan.

A structure or portion of a structure legally permitted to be used as a place of work by a professional artist (e.g., painter, writer, sculptor, etc.) for the commercial production of art and may contain a toilet and wash basin, but no cooking or bathing facilities and no wetbar.

A structure having at least five lineal feet of wall serving as a common wall with the building to which it is attached.

The unfinished space between the ceiling of the uppermost story and the roof assembly of a structure, which may be empty air space or used for storage.

A person or firm approved by a property owner for a project to directly act on their behalf with the City.

An easement that transfers certain property rights from a property owner to an airport owner. Generally, an avigation easement provides the right of flight in the airspace above the property, allows the generation of noise and other impacts associated with aircraft overflight, restricts the height of structures, trees and other objects, permits access to the property for the removal or aeronautical marking of objects exceeding the established height limit and prohibits electrical interference, glare, and other potential hazards to flight from being created on the property.

An architectural projection that provides weather protection, identity, or decoration, and is wholly supported by the building to which it is attached. An awning is typically constructed of non-rigid materials on a supporting framework which projects from and is supported by the exterior wall of a building.

A platform that projects from the wall of a building 30 inches or more above grade that is accessible from the building’s interior, is not accessible from the ground, and is not enclosed by walls on more than two sides.

A non-habitable space beneath the first or ground floor of a building, the ceiling of which does not extend more than four feet above finished grade.

A zoning designation specifically delineated on the Zoning Map which uses are allowed, not allowed, or conditionally allowed and development standards and other regulations apply. Overlay and other districts and zoning designation may also apply in selected areas. See Table 17.01.070(A). Also referred to as “Base District,” “Zoning District,” or “District.”

A room within a dwelling containing at least a toilet, sink, and bathing facilities.

A room within a dwelling containing a toilet and sink, but no bathing facilities.

An enclosed habitable room within the conditioned area of a structure that: (1) is arranged, designed or intended to be occupied by one or more persons primarily for sleeping purposes; (2) complies with applicable building and housing codes; and (3) is permitted by the City to be used as a bedroom.

A horizontal band forming part of an interior or exterior architectural composition (as around pillars or engaged columns).

Activities, practices, and procedures to prevent or reduce the discharge of pollutants directly or indirectly to the municipal storm drain system and waters of the United States. Best management practices include: treatment facilities to remove pollutants from stormwater; operating and maintenance procedures; facility management practices to control runoff, spillage, or leaks of nonstormwater, waste disposal, and drainage from materials storage; erosion and sediment-control practices; and the prohibition of specific activities, practices, and procedures, and such other provisions as the City determines appropriate for the control of pollutants.

Public improvements that facilitate walking and bicycling in the City, including, but not limited to, sidewalks, multi-use trails, bike lanes, bike paths and related planning, engineering, construction and administrative activity.

Property bounded on all sides by a public right-of-way.

All property between two intersections that fronts upon the same street or abuts the same public right-of-way.

A coastal bluff is a naturally formed precipitous landform that generally has a gradient of at least 200 percent (1:2 slope) with a vertical elevation of at least 10 feet and measured from the toe of the slope located along or adjacent to the ocean up to the bluff-top. The bluff may be a simple planar or curved surface, or it may be step-like in section. Also referred to as “Coastal Bluff,” “Bluff Face,” and “Sea Cliff.”

The coastal bluff-top is the upper termination of a bluff face where the downward gradient of the top of bluff increases more or less continuously until it reaches the general gradient of the bluff face. In a case where there is a step-like feature at the top of the coastal bluff, the landward edge of the topmost step shall be considered the bluff-top.

A projection from a vertical surface providing structural or visual support, typically found under cornices, balconies, windows, or any other overhanging element.

An open area or barrier used to separate potentially incompatible activities and/or development features; for example, a required setback to separate an area of development from environmentally sensitive habitat, to reduce or eliminate the effects of the development on the habitat.

Any structure having a roof supported by columns or walls and intended for the shade, shelter, housing, or enclosure of any individual, animal, process, equipment, goods, or materials.

Any regulations of the City governing the type and method of construction of buildings and structures, including sign structures.

The general outer surface of the structure or walls of a building. Where bay windows or pillars project beyond the walls, the outer surface of the windows or pillars is considered to be the face of the building.

As used within this Title, a permit issued by the City’s Department of Building and Safety (B&S) to allow physical development on a property consistent with applicable State and City building regulations or other provisions of the Goleta Municipal Code. The following are some of the most common types of B&S Permits: Building, Demolition, Electrical, Grading, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Re-Roof.

A lot or parcel of land occupied or to be occupied by a main building and accessory buildings together with such open spaces as are required by the terms of this Title and having its principal frontage on a street, road, highway, or waterway.

The total interior cubic volume as measured from the exterior surface of the structure.

A building, the use of which is incidental and accessory to the use of a swimming pool, or sports court that may include bathrooms with bathing facilities, but does not include sleeping quarters, kitchen, or other cooking facilities. Also referred to as a “Poolhouse.”

Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., or any successor statute and regulations promulgated thereto (14 California Code of Regulations, Section 15000 et seq.), which require public agencies to document and consider the environmental effects of a proposed action before a decision.

A system of records that consists of data from the California Office of Historic Preservation (OHP), Information Centers (ICs), and the State Historical Resources Commission (SHRC).

A State register that includes buildings, sites, structures, objects, and districts significant in the architectural, engineering, scientific, economic, agricultural, educational, social, political, military, or cultural annals of California that meet the criteria for designation in the CRHR as defined in Public Resources Code Section 5020.1, as amended.

Title 24, Building Standards, Part 8, California Code of Regulations.

The following words and phrases, when used in the context of Section 17.41.090, Cannabis Uses, and when referring to Cannabis Uses as defined in Chapter 17.72, Use Classifications, shall have the following meanings:

A roofed shelter projecting over a sidewalk, driveway, entry, window, or similar area that may be wholly supported by a building or may be wholly or partially supported by columns, poles, or braces extending from the ground.

An accessible and usable covered space partially enclosed on not more than three sides, designed, constructed, and maintained for the parking or storage of one or more motor vehicles.

An exception from the requirements of a Coastal Development Permit, as identified in the California Public Resources Code Sections 30610(e) and 30610.5 et seq.

The geographic center of a public or private road right-of-way or easement.

The replacement of an existing use on a lot or parcel, or any portion thereof, by a new use, or a change in the nature of an existing use; but does not include a change of ownership, tenancy, or management associated with a use for which the previous nature of the use will remain substantially unchanged.

Fire-resistant and drought-tolerant woody, evergreen shrubs generally occurring on hillside and lower-mountain slopes.

A chapter set out in this Title, unless another ordinance or statute is mentioned.

The essential physical features that convey why a building, structure, object, site, or Historic District is socially, culturally, or architecturally significant based on the applicable criteria for designation and when it was significant (period of significance).

The City of Goleta.

The City Attorney of the City of Goleta and such assistants as may be authorized by the City Council, pursuant to Chapter 2.06 of the Goleta Municipal Code.

The City Council of the City of Goleta, pursuant to Chapter 2.01 of the Goleta Municipal Code.

The administrative head of the government of the City of Goleta who is under the direction and control of the City Council, pursuant to Chapter 2.03 of the Goleta Municipal Code.

A high section of wall that contains windows above eye level, the purpose of which is to admit light and fresh air without offering views of the surrounding landscape or neighboring properties.

The ability for the public to gain entry to areas with Coastal Resources.

The California Coastal Act of 1976, California Public Resources Code Section 30000 et seq., and as amended by the State.

The uppermost termination of a coastal bluff. Where the bluff edge is rounded away as a result of erosion, the bluff edge is defined as that point nearest the bluff at which the downward slope gradient of the land begins to increase more or less continuously until it reaches the general slope gradient of the bluff face. In the case where there are one or more step-like features on the bluff, the landward edge of the uppermost riser is considered the bluff edge.

All scrub habitat occurring on exposed coastal bluffs. Example species in bluff scrub habitat include Brewer’s saltbush (Atriplex lentiformis), lemonade berry (Rhus integrifolia), seashore blight (Suaeda californica), and seacliff buckwheat (Eriogonum parvifolium). Also includes “Coastal Sage Scrub” species.

The California Coastal Commission.

The Coastal Commission’s permit jurisdiction includes all tidelands, submerged lands, or public trust lands whether filled or unfilled, unless the Coastal Commission has delegated permit jurisdiction to the City for areas potentially subject to the public trust, but which are determined by the Coastal Commission to be filled, developed, and committed to urban use pursuant to Public Resources Code, Section 30613. After an LCP has been certified, the Coastal Commission’s coastal permitting authority over most new development is transferred to the local government, which applies the requirements of the LCP in reviewing proposed new developments.

A type of entitlement permit for development within the Coastal Zone for projects that are within the jurisdictional boundary of the Coastal Commission.

A type of entitlement permit for development within the Coastal Zone that requires a Public Hearing due to its location within the appeals jurisdiction of the Coastal Commission.

The Coastal Land Use Plan, a component of the “Local Coastal Program,” as adopted by the City.

Any use that is associated with coastal-dependent development or a coastal-dependent use.

Coastal resources including, but not limited to, public access opportunities, visitor and recreational facilities, water-oriented activities, marine resources, biological resources, environmentally sensitive habitat areas, agricultural lands, visual resources, and archaeological or paleontological resources within the Coastal Zone.

A drought-tolerant, Mediterranean habitat characterized by soft-leaved, shallow-rooted subshrubs, such as California sagebrush (Artemisia californica), coyote bush (Baccharis pilularis), and California encelia (Encelia californica) that is found at lower elevations in both coastal areas and interior areas where moist maritime air penetrates inland.

That portion of the Coastal Zone, as established by the California Coastal Act of 1976, as amended, which lies within the City, as indicated on the Zoning Map.

A row or series of evenly-spaced columns set at regular intervals, often freestanding or supporting a roof.

That which is harmonious with and will not adversely affect surrounding buildings and/or uses.

Includes both “Major” and “Minor” Conditional Use Permits, pursuant to Chapter 17.57, Conditional Use Permits, of this Title, which are subject to Discretionary Approval due to the potential negative effective of the use on the surrounding area or because it is not an outright permitted use in a particular base zone district. Such uses require public hearing(s), a higher level of scrutiny and environmental review, and strict application of project-specific Conditions of Approvals.

A performance standard, required change in a project, environmental mitigation measure, or other requirement imposed by the Review Authority to alter, modify, or control certain aspects of a project, including timing, monitoring, restrictions, etc., in order to minimize potential negative effects created by the project.

A development where undivided interest in common in a portion of real property is coupled with a separate interest in space called a unit, the boundaries of which are shown on a final map or parcel map recorded with the County Surveyor.

Construction, erection, enlargement, alteration, conversion, or movement of any building, structures, or land, together with any scientific surveys associated therewith.

Any property located within a Historic District, which adds to the historic associations or historic architectural qualities for which the Historic District is significant; was present during the period of significance for the Historic District; and retains sufficient historic integrity to convey its significance. Contributors to designated Historic Districts are considered historic resources, as is the Historic District overall.

A centralized or coordinated assessment system developed pursuant to Section 576.400(d) or Section 578.7(a)(8), as applicable, of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as those sections read on January 1, 2020, and any related requirements, designed to coordinate program participant intake, assessment, and referrals.

A projecting shelf along the top of a wall supported by a series of brackets; the exterior trim where a roof and wall meet, consisting of soffit, fascia, and crown molding.

The County of Santa Barbara.

Facilities housing or serving many people, which are necessary in the event of an earthquake, flood, or similar emergency, such as hospitals, fire, police, and emergency service facilities, including Goleta City Hall, utility “lifeline” facilities, such as water, electricity, and gas supply, sewage disposal, and communications and transportation facilities.

Native American archaeological sites and areas of the natural landscape that have traditional cultural significance, including sacred areas where religious ceremonies are practiced or which are central to their origins as a people, as well as areas traditionally used to gather plants for food, medicinal, or economic purposes.

Day care center has the same meaning as in California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.76.

An uncovered platform, typically made of wood, composite material, or vinyl, which is either freestanding or attached to a building and is supported by pillars or posts. Also includes “roof-top decks.”

Latin term used to describe something that is small, minor, or insignificant; negligible.

When either: (1) more than 50 percent of the exterior walls of a building or structure are removed or are no longer necessary and integral structural components of the overall building; or (2) more than 50 percent of the exterior wall elements are removed, including, without limitation, the cladding, columns, studs, cripple walls, or similar vertical load-bearing elements and associated footings, windows, or doors. Existing exterior walls supporting a roof that is being modified to accommodate a new floor level or roofline will continue to be considered necessary and integral structural components, providing the existing wall elements remain in place and provide necessary structural support to the building upon completion of the roofline modifications. Demolition as specifically applied to historic resources is destruction or alteration that is so extensive that significant character-defining features are lost, the historic character of a historic resource is completely removed and cannot be repaired or replaced, and the resource no longer retains sufficient integrity to convey its significance.

Latin term used to describe the standard of review in a subsequent Review Authority’s hearing of a project, often on Appeal, where a decision is made without prejudice or deference to any previous decision and as if the project was being reviewed for the first time.

The number of dwelling units per acre of land. See Section 17.03.060, Dwelling Unit Density.

An architectural detail of small, repeating blocks, typically used as a decoration under the soffit of a cornice.

Pursuant to Chapter 17.58, Design Review, the Discretionary Review of a project by design professionals appointed to the Design Review Board for the review of proposed development to ensure the incorporation of best professional design practices, promote enhancement of the visual quality of the surrounding environment, and prevent poor quality of design as a benefit to the City and surrounding properties.

The Design Review Board of the City of Goleta, pursuant to Chapter 2.08 of the Goleta Municipal Code.

A structure, no part of which is attached by any means to any other structure.

Any person, firm, partnership, association, joint venture, corporation, or any entity or combination of entities that seeks City approvals for all or part of a development project.

The placement or erection of any solid material or structure on land, in, or under water; discharge or disposal of any materials; grading, removing, dredging, mining, or extraction of any materials; change in the density or intensity of use of land, including, without limitation, subdivision pursuant to the California Government Code Section 66410 et seq., and any other division of land, including lot splits, except where the land division is brought about in connection with the purchase of such land by a public agency for public recreation use; and change in the intensity of use of water, or of access thereto; construction, reconstruction, demolition, or alteration of the size of any structure, including any facility of any private, public, or municipal utility; and the removal or harvesting of major vegetation.

An agreement between the City and any person having a legal or equitable interest in real property for the development of such property, and which complies with the applicable provisions of the Government Code for such development agreements.

Pursuant to Chapter 17.59, Development Plans, the Discretionary Review of a project that due to its size, location, scale, or type of development being proposed requires comprehensive review.

The Director of Planning and Environmental Review of the City of Goleta, or designee acting on authority delegated from the Director.

An individual who has a physical or mental impairment that makes difficult the achievement of one or more of that person’s major life activities; anyone who is regarded as having such impairment; or anyone who has a record of having such an impairment, but not including an individual’s current, illegal use of a controlled substance.

An action to approve or deny a project that requires the exercise of judgment or deliberation.

The review of a project that requires the exercise of judgment or deliberation and as distinguished from situations where the City merely has to determine whether there has been conformity with objective standards in applicable statutes, ordinances, or regulations. Discretionary Review includes review by a Review Authority on any of the following: Coastal Development Permits within the Appeals Jurisdiction, Conditional Use Permits, demolition of a Historic Resource, Design Review and Overall Sign Plans reviewed by the Design Review Board, Development Plans, General Plan Amendments, Modifications, Government Code Consistency Determination, Specific Plans, Time Extensions, Variances, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and Zoning Map Amendments.

Facilities designed to enable persons to receive a service or purchase or consume goods while remaining within a motor vehicle, typically associated with banks, eating and drinking establishments, pharmacies, and other commercial uses.

A vehicle access way extending from a road or street to a building or structure, vehicle parking or delivery area, or pedestrian drop-off point on the site of a land use, or between such areas on a site.

A vehicle access way that is typically paved and provides direct access from a public or private street to an individual dwelling unit or to the garage or parking area for the residential unit.

A unit of habitation that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.

All activities that require disturbance of earth, dirt, ground, or soils (native and non-native soils), including, but not limited to, grading, grubbing, trenching, post-hole digging, and excavation for foundations, fencing, utilities, and other infrastructure.

A portion of land created by grant or agreement for specific purpose; an easement is the right, privilege, or interest which one party has in the land of another.

The issuance date on which a permit or other approval becomes enforceable or otherwise takes effect, rather than the date it was signed or circulated.

Any ordinance of the City regulating the alteration, repair, and the installation and use of electricity or electrical fixtures.

A sudden, unexpected occurrence demanding immediate action to prevent or mitigate loss or damage to life, health, property, or essential public services.

A type of Zoning Permit required for development subject to Chapter 17.64, Emergency Permits, to allow flexibility in dealing with a legitimate emergency, while also ensuring development is in compliance with the provisions of this Title and all applicable standards and policies of the General Plan.

A structure that has walls on all sides and a solid overhead roof. The area within a structure as measured from the inside face of the external perimeter walls, ignoring any projections such as plinths, columns or piers.

A structure that does not have walls on all sides and may or may not have a solid overhead roof. The area within a structure as measured from the inside face of the external perimeter walls, ignoring any projections such as plinths, columns or piers.

A structure, such as a fence or wall, that surrounds an area and that may or may not have a roof.

Written approval granted by the City for activity to occur within the road right-of-way.

A public or private processing, producing, generating, storing, transmitting, or recovering facility for electricity, natural gas, petroleum, coal, or other source of energy.

The legal process of obtaining all required land use approvals for development, concluding any associated local appeal period, meeting any prior to issuance conditions of approval, and successfully obtaining issuance of the effectuating Zoning Permit.

An evaluation process pursuant to CEQA to determine whether a proposed project may have a significant impact on the environment.

Any area in which plant or animal life or their habitats are rare or especially valuable because of their special nature or role in an ecosystem, and which could be easily disturbed or degraded by human activities and development; any area that includes habitat for species and plant communities recognized as threatened or endangered by the State or Federal governments, plant communities recognized by the State of California (in the Terrestrial Natural Communities Inventory) as restricted in distribution and very threatened, and those habitat types of limited distribution recognized to be of particular habitat value, including wetlands, riparian vegetation, eucalyptus groves associated with monarch butterfly roosts, oak woodlands, and savannas; and any area that has been previously designated as an ESHA by the California Coastal Commission, the California Department of Fish and Game, the City, or other agency with jurisdiction over the designated area. ESHAs include, but are not limited to, the following: creek and riparian areas; wetlands, such as vernal pools; coastal dunes, lagoons or estuaries, and coastal bluffs/coastal bluff scrub; beach and shoreline habitats, including all areas extending from the mean high tide line landward to the top of the ocean bluffs; marine habitats; coastal sage scrub and chaparral; native woodlands and savannahs, including oak woodlands; native grassland; monarch butterfly aggregation sites, including autumnal and winter roost sites, and related habitat areas; beach and dune areas that are nesting and foraging locations for the western snowy plover; nesting and roosting sites and related habitat areas for various species of raptors; other habitat areas for species of wildlife or plants designated as rare, threatened, or endangered under State or Federal law; and any other habitat areas that are rare or especially valuable from a local, regional, or Statewide perspective.

Any use of land involving buildings or structures in which human activities routinely occur, not including residential or transient occupancy uses or uses where human presence is not routine (e.g., transmission towers, power transformers, automated facilities, etc.).

The widening channel of a river, creek, or other waterway, where is nears the ocean and a mixing of fresh water and salt tidal water occurs.

Any gathering or happening that takes place at a determinable time and place, typically associated with, but not generally considered customarily incidental to the permitted principal use.

A measure of a property’s importance within the appropriate historic context. The term may be applied to the extraordinary importance of an event or to an entire category of resources so fragile that survivors of any age are unusual. A property that has achieved significance within the past 50 years can be evaluated only when sufficient historical perspective exists to determine that the property is exceptionally important. The necessary perspective can be provided by scholarly research and evaluation and must consider both the historic context and the specific property’s role in that context. In justifying exceptional importance, it is necessary to identify other properties within the geographical area that reflect the same significance or historic associations and to determine which properties best represent the historic context in question.

Not requiring a Zoning Permit pursuant to this Title as long as the development, activity, or structure complies with all applicable provisions, standards, and policies of the City General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan. A project that is exempt from this Title may still require other Federal, State, County, City, or other agency permits or approvals.

The outdoor placement or keeping of materials in an area not fully enclosed by a storage structure.

The portion of any exterior elevation of a building extending vertically from the finished grade to the top of a parapet wall or eave, and horizontally across the entire width of the building elevation.

One or more persons, related or unrelated, living together as a single housekeeping unit. Also referred to as “Household,” “Extended Family,” and “Immediate Family.”

As used within this Title, having the same meaning as an “agricultural employee” as set forth in California Labor Code Section 1140.4(b).

Capable of being accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period of time, taking into account economic, environmental, social, and technological factors.

A structure serving as an enclosure, a barrier, or a boundary and typically intended to prevent escape or intrusion or to mark a boundary.

The arrangement, proportioning, and design of windows, doors, and other exterior openings in a building.

Public improvements and facilities for fire suppression and protection, emergency medical response and transport, and rescue and hazardous materials response purposes and related planning, engineering, construction and administrative activity.

An area of land adjacent to a waterway, which stretches from the top-of-bank outward to include any land area susceptible to being inundated by floodwaters.

The channel of a river or other waterway and the adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than one foot. Also referred to as “Regulatory Floodway.”

The area included within the surrounding exterior walls of all floors or levels of a structure or portion thereof as measured to the interior surfaces of exterior walls, or from the centerline of a common or party wall separating two attached structures. See Section 17.03.070, Rules of Measurement—Floor Area, for specific rules for measuring Floor Area.

The horizontal area, as seen in plan view, of a building or structure, measured from the outside of exterior walls and supporting columns, and excluding eaves.

That portion of a lot or parcel of land that borders a public street. Street frontage will be measured along the common lot line separating said lot or parcel of land from the public road, highway, or parkway.

The ability of the wetland or estuary to be self-sustaining and to maintain natural species diversity.

A fully enclosed building or portion thereof, containing accessible and usable enclosed space designed, constructed, maintained, and used for the parking or storage of one or more motor vehicles.

An outdoor structure forming a shaded walkway, passageway, or sitting area of vertical posts or pillars that usually support a sturdy roof and used as an outdoor meeting space or eating area. Also referred to as a “Pavilion.”

The City of Goleta General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan.

Pursuant to Chapter 17.67, Amendments to the General Plan, the Discretionary Review of proposed changes to the General Plan.

The effect produced by a light source within the visual field that is sufficiently brighter than the level to which the eyes are adapted, such as to cause annoyance, discomfort, or loss of visual performance and ability.

The Government Code of the State of California.

The slope, incline, gradient, mainfall, pitch or rise of the ground surface.

Any excavation, moving, dredging, or filling of earth or combination thereof.

Concrete pavers designed with open cells for soil and grass that also provide environmentally-friendly alternative that allow stormwater infiltration and a reduction of heat island effect caused by solidly paved areas, such as those using asphalt. Also referred to as “Permeable Pavers” or “Grasscrete.”

A type of permeable surfacing product that is manufactured using reinforced concrete pavers and designed to allow for grass, gravel, or stone to fill in the voids of the pavers and is sturdy enough to accommodate occasional vehicular use.

Low-growing herbaceous or woody vegetation, other than turf, which typically grows less than two feet high and used for understory planting under shrubs and trees. Generally grows with a creeping or spreading habit and used to cover bare soil areas within landscape planter areas.

The act by which vegetation, including trees, timber, shrubbery, and plants, is uprooted and/or removed from the surface of the ground.

A detached living quarters of a permanent type of construction without a kitchen or cooking facilities, legally permitted to be used primarily for temporary guests of the occupants of the principal dwelling on the lot, and not rented or otherwise used as a separate dwelling and may only be occupied on a temporary basis by the occupants of the primary dwelling or their non-paying guests for no more than 120 days in any 12-month period.

Documents that outline and display various specifications that are adopted by the City Council, Planning Commission, or Design Review Board, including, without limitation, the Goleta Old Town Heritage District and Architecture and Design Guidelines, and the Design Guidelines for Commercial Projects.

Space within a building that is suitable for living, cooking, eating, and sleeping by humans, and which may or may not be conditioned space (i.e., insulated, heated, cooled).

A space intended for living, sleeping, eating, or cooking, including living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, dens, family rooms, recreation rooms, and enclosed porches suitable for year-round use. Specifically excluded are balconies, bathrooms, foyers, garages, hallways, laundries, open porches, pantries, storage closets, utility rooms, unfinished attics and basements, other unfinished spaces used for storage, and water closets.

Any material, including any substance, waste, or combination thereof, which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics may cause, or significantly contribute to, a substantial present or potential hazard to human or animal health, safety, property, or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed of, or otherwise managed.

Thermal energy of a radiating, conductive, or convective nature.

Term used to describe higher air and structure temperatures in an urban setting as opposed to the lower temperatures found in more rural areas.

A row of closely planted trees, shrubs, or grasses planted in line or in groups so that the branches of any one plant are intermingled or form contact with the branches of any other plant in the line and together effectively form a fence or wall to provide screening or delineate a boundary of naturally grown vegetation rather than constructed materials. Hedges are not considered trees for the purposes of this Title.

The vertical distance from a point on the ground below a structure to a point directly above and as further defined in Section 17.03.090, Rules of Measurement—Height.

A facility that includes one or more designated areas for helicopters to take-off and land.

A significant concentration, linkage, or continuity of properties united historically or aesthetically in a distinguishable way or in a geographically definable area that meet the criteria for designation. Historic Districts are composed of contributors and non-contributors.

The ability of an individual historic resource or Historic District to convey its significance, with consideration of the following aspects of historic integrity as defined by the National Park Service: location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association as defined below.

A building, structure, object, or site that has been officially designated through City Council action.

A Historic Landmark designated by the City Council, a Historic District and the identified contributors designated by the City Council, and any building, structure, object, or site listed in the City Historic Resources Inventory as adopted by the City Council.

The list of buildings, structures, objects, sites, Historic Districts and their contributors that are formally adopted by City Council Resolution.

The systematic and standardized process conducted by a qualified preservation professional, including historical research and field work, for identifying and gathering data on the City’s potential historic resources for the purpose of evaluating the resources per City, State, and/or Federal criteria.

Animals that are customarily kept within a dwelling or a yard for the personal use or enjoyment of the residents.

California Department of Housing and Community Development.

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The total monthly or annual recurring expenses required of a household to obtain shelter. For a rental unit, total housing costs include the monthly rent payment and utilities. For an ownership unit, total housing costs include the mortgage payment (principal and interest), homeowner’s association dues, mortgage insurance, community facility district fees, taxes, utilities, and any other related assessments.

Any use of land or building that does not have the currently required permits and was originally constructed and/or established without permits or approvals required for the use at the time it was brought into existence.

A component of the “Local Coastal Program,” that implements the City’s adopted Coastal Land Use Plan.

An object affixed to the ground other than a structure.

An ownership or rental housing unit that is deed-restricted at an affordable price or rent for households with extremely low-, very low-, low- or moderate-income pursuant to the City’s Inclusionary Housing Program.

Annual household income categories (extremely low, very low, low, moderate, above moderate) based on median household income ranges by household size established in Title 25 California Code of Regulations, Section 6932 and amended and updated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), benchmarked to Santa Barbara County median household incomes by household size. These income limits are equivalent to the following:

The official repository for a given county for cultural resources reports and site records as part of CHRIS.

All areas within the City that are located outside of the Coastal Zone.

The extent to which a particular use or the use in combination with other uses affects the natural and built environment in which it is located; the demand for services; and persons who live, work, and visit the area. Measures of intensity include, without limitation, requirements for water, gas, electricity, or public services; number of automobile trips generated by a use; parking demand; number of employees on a site; hours of operation; the amount of noise, light, or glare generated; the number of persons attracted to the site, or in eating establishments, the number of seats.

The area common to two or more intersecting streets.

A room or space within a dwelling with cooking facilities, such as an oven and/or stove, a refrigerator/freezer, sink, cupboards, and countertop space used for the preparation and cooking of food. The phrase “cooking facilities” does not include the following: microwave, micro-fridge, hot plate, or wetbar.

A room or space within a dwelling with limited cooking facilities less than a full kitchen, such as a microwave, micro-fridge, hot plate, and/or wetbar.

An area of shallow water separated from the sea by low sandy dunes.

The purpose for which land or a structure is designed, arranged, intended, occupied, or maintained, including residential, commercial, industrial, etc.

A type of Zoning Permit required prior to development subject to Chapter 17.55, Land Use Permits, to ensure compliance with the provisions herein and all applicable standards and policies of the General Plan.

The exercise of the power and function of making rules (e.g., policies, regulations, agreements, laws, etc.) that have the force of authority by virtue of their promulgation by the City Council.

Public improvements and facilities for public libraries; related equipment, buildings, and books; related planning, engineering, construction and administrative activity; and any other capital Library Facility projects identified in the City’s Five-Year Capital Improvement Program.

A measure of the total amount of light that is reflected from an exterior or interior surface when illuminated by a light source.

Any physical human body activity, whether performed or engaged in alone or with other persons, including, without limitation, singing, walking, speaking, dancing, acting, posing, simulating, wrestling or pantomiming, in which the performer or performers expose to public view without opaque covering of “specified anatomical areas” for entertainment value for any form of consideration.

An area of a building where goods are loaded and unloaded from vehicles and that are commonly associated with commercial or industrial buildings, and warehouses. Also referred to as “Loading Bay.”

Together, the City’s Coastal Land Use Plan (CLUP) and its Implementation Plan (IP), including zoning, and zoning map, which are certified by the Coastal Commission pursuant to the Coastal Act and adopted by the City Council for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the Coastal Act.

A raised or elevated area of a structure that can be used for sleeping quarters or storage and typically accessible only by a ladder and is not included in the overall floor area.

The calculated area of a lot as measured horizontally between all bounding lot lines.

The lot area minus any public rights-of-way, public easements, ESHAs, floodways, and areas with archaeological or cultural resources.

Defined in Section 17.03.110, Lot Coverage, as the ratio of the total footprint area of all structures on a lot to the lot area, which is typically expressed as a percentage.

A single unit of land that can be proven to have been legally created and recorded, and upon which development can legally occur.

Lot Line. The boundary between a lot and an adjacent property or the public right-of-way. The following are various types of lot lines used for planning purposes within the City:

A parcel, tract, or area of land whose boundaries have been established by a legal instrument, such as a deed or map recorded with Santa Barbara County, and is recognized as a separate legal entity for purposes of transfer of title, except public easements or rights-of-way. Lot types include the following:

Best practices to reduce barriers to entry, and may include, but is not limited to, the following: the presence of partners if it is not a population-specific site, such as for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, women, or youth; pets; the storage of possessions; privacy, such as partitions around beds in a dormitory setting or in larger rooms containing more than two beds, or private rooms.

Any energy facility as defined by Public Resources Code Section 30107 and California Code of Regulations Section 13012.

Any public works project as defined by California Code of Regulations Section 13012.

A wall which has a slope equal to or greater than two vertical feet for each horizontal foot and has been designed to look like a roof.

Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 18007, a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which in the traveling mode is eight feet or more in width, or 40 feet or more in length, or which when erected on site is 320 or more square feet, and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a permanent dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems contained in the structure.

An open, intermediate floor within a building interior that is not separated from the floor or level below by a wall and is accessed via a stairway.

Development that the City determines to be: (1) consistent with the General Plan, including the Local Coastal Program if located within the Coastal Zone; (2) either exempt or requires only a ministerial Zoning Permit and no other Discretionary Review; and (3) would have no significant adverse effect either individually or cumulatively on protected Inland Area resources, Coastal Resources, or public access to the shoreline or along the coast.

A development that combines both residential and non-residential uses in an integrated pattern with significant functional interrelationships and a coherent physical design.

A dwelling structure built on a steel chassis and fitted with wheels that is intended to be hauled, typically to a permanent or semi-permanent site for continuous habitation.

Discretionary review of a project, pursuant to Chapter 17.62, Modifications, when proposed development includes a request to reduce or otherwise modify certain development standards, due to practical difficulties, such as topography, nearby ESHA, or other difficult site conditions or constraints, and where the design could be improved and constraints avoided or protected with minor relaxation of a limited number of applicable standards.

A sectional prefabricated permanent dwelling that is constructed to the same or higher building standard of a standard home, but are built off site and then delivered to the intended site of use for final assembly and placement on a permanent foundation.

The City of Goleta Municipal Code.

A piece of artwork painted or applied directly on a wall, ceiling, or other permanent surface.

The nation’s official inventory of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects significant in American history, architecture, archeology and culture which is maintained by the Secretary of the Interior under the authority of the Historic Sites Act of 1935 and the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq., 36 C.F.R. Sections 60, 63).

A person who has been designated or authorized by a Chumash Native American Tribe to monitor construction activities and to serve as an on-site representative of the Tribe; has been trained to work around construction equipment; and has been trained to recognize potential tribal cultural resources.

The original (i.e., non-fill) sediments that have not been previously disturbed from past grading or excavation activities.

To not be in compliance with any applicable requirement or development standard of this Title, including the following.

Any property located within a Historic District which does not add to the historic associations or historic architectural qualities for which the Historic District is significant; was not present during the period of significance for the Historic District; or does not retain sufficient historic integrity to convey its significance. Non-contributors to designated Historic Districts are not considered historic resources.

As prescribed by this Title and provided by the City, a written notice, which is recorded against the deed of real property and officially advises the current owner and/or future owners of a property as to the legal limitations placed upon the use of a permitted structure (e.g., ADU, artist studio, cabaña, guesthouse, etc.). Also referred to as a “Covenant.”

A standard that involves no personal or subjective judgment by a public official and is uniformly verifiable by reference to an external and uniform benchmark or criterion available and knowable by both the development applicant and the public official prior to submittal.

Development or some other activity or use that is not located on the subject lot.

Development or some other activity or use that is located entirely on the subject lot.

Pursuant to Chapter 17.66, Amendments to Zoning Regulations and Zoning Map, the Discretionary Review of proposed changes to the text of the City’s Zoning Ordinance or changes to the official City Zoning Map.

The keeping, in an unroofed area, of any privately-owned goods, junk, material, merchandise, or vehicles in the same place for more than 24 hours, except for the keeping of building materials reasonably required for construction work on the premises pursuant to a valid and current Building Permit issued by the City. Does not include the use classification “outdoor storage yard,” which is defined in Section 17.72.040 of this Title.

An Overall Sign Plan is subject to Section 17.40.090, Overall Sign Plan, which are subject to Discretionary Approval, and is a coordinated plan that includes details of all signs that are proposed to be placed on a site, including master identification, individual business and directory signs.

A buyer awareness tool designed to ensure that prospective buyers of property near an airport, particularly residential property, are informed about the airport’s potential impact on the property. An overflight notification is recorded in the property’s chain of title and indicates that the property may be subject to some of the annoyances or inconveniences associated with proximity to an airport and aircraft operations (such as noise, vibration, overflights, or odors). Unlike an avigation easement, an overflight notification does not convey property rights from the property owner to the airport and does not restrict the height of objects. It simply documents the existence of conditions that may affect the property for the purpose of notifying the property owner.

A zoning designation specifically delineated on the Zoning Overlay Districts Map establishing land use requirements that govern in addition to the standards set forth in the underlying base district. See Table 17.01.070(B), Introductory Provisions—Overlay Zoning Districts.

That part of a wall that extends above the roof line.

An area of land and/or water that is spatially defined by an accepted cadastral mapping system, publicly and permanently recorded by a County Recorder or similar government office, and upon which applicable property taxes are determined and assessed. A parcel may not be conterminous with a legal lot.

An area of a lot, structure, or any other area, including driveways, which is designed for and the primary purpose of which is to provide for the temporary storage of operable motor vehicles.

A covered or uncovered area equipped with a rack or racks designed and useable for the secure, temporary storage of bicycles.

A wholly or partly enclosed structure, comprised of one or more stories, used exclusively for the parking and storage of vehicles. A parking structure may be totally below grade or subterranean, partially above grade, or totally above grade.

Public park facilities for recreation, open space, riding and hiking trails, ancillary facilities, related planning, engineering, construction and administrative activity and any other capital park and recreation facility projects identified in the five-year Capital Improvement Program.

An outdoor structure, typically made of concrete, pavers, stone, brick, or gravel, which may be detached or attached to a dwelling or other structure and may have a roof or pergola overhead.

To be covered with a hard material, which may be either permeable or impermeable, in order to provide adequate surface to ingress, egress, park, and/or store one or more vehicles on a site.

An artificially created hard, smooth, impervious surface that will bear travel and is typically constructed of asphalt or poured concrete over a suitable base. Also referred to as “Paving.”

Period of time with the greatest amount of activity and vehicles on the site.

An outdoor structure forming a shaded area with vertical posts or pillars that usually support crossbeams and a sturdy open-framed roof and often used as an outdoor sitting and/or eating area, often upon which woody vines are trained.

The length of time during which a property was associated with important events, activities, or persons, or attained the characteristics which qualify it for designation. A period of significance usually begins with the date when significant activities or events began at the property; this is often the date of construction. A historic place may have multiple periods of significance, but those periods must be strictly demarcated by year.

Any use that is allowed in a zoning district and subject to any restrictions applicable to that zoning district.

Any individual, firm, trust, association, organization, partnership, company, corporation, or other legal entity.

a study prepared by a qualified archaeologist, that consists of an analysis of the property’s potential for surface and buried archaeological and tribal cultural resources and identification of the location, boundaries, and extent of any cultural resources located on the property, and a review of all of the following for the subject parcel and surrounding area: (1) City-wide archaeological sensitivity map; (2) environmental factors including geology; geomorphology; ecotones; water sources; availability and types of potentially exploited or used resources; and potential for caves, rock shelters, and mountain peaks; and (3) aerial photographs and historic maps to determine presence of other potential factors affecting the presence or absence of either a prehistoric or historical site (e.g., parcel is in a river bottom). A Phase 1 Report requires a records search with the appropriate IC for Santa Barbara County to identify documented archaeological resources and previous studies in and near the project site and requires on-site examination of the property by the archaeologist, including a surface survey on foot.

A report that includes all of the components of a Phase 1 Report, along with excavation of limited shovel test pits or other subsurface survey, as determined necessary by the qualified archaeologist for a complete analysis of the property to contain buried archaeological resources.

A platform extending from the shoreline into the ocean for the purposes of mooring, loading, or unloading ships or boats. Also referred to as a “Dock.”

A partial pier or column, often with a base, shaft, and capital that is embedded in a wall and projects slightly.

Department of Planning and Environmental Review of the City of Goleta, which includes the following three divisions: Current Planning, Advance Planning, and Building and Safety. Also referred to as “City Planning” or “Planning staff.”

The Planning Commission of the City of Goleta.

A building, structure, object, or site that no longer exists or has been altered and therefore does not meet the criteria for designation as a Historic Landmark, but which was associated with historic events or important persons, or otherwise has significant cultural or historic associations; or is the site of a historic event which has no distinguishable physical characteristics.

An outdoor structure that is attached to a dwelling or other structure, which may be roofed or unroofed, but is typically open at the sides. Also referred to as a “Veranda” or “Loggia.”

In existence before the effective date of this Title.

A site-specific report prepared by a qualified archaeologist to assess the potential for the project area to contain archaeological and tribal cultural resources and will determine the necessity for a Phase 1 Report. The assessment includes a review of all of the following for subject parcel and surrounding area: (1) prior archaeological survey(s) and reports; (2) resources listed on or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places and/or the CRHR; (3) known archaeological site(s) including distance to subject parcel, nature, and type; (4) City-wide archaeological sensitivity map; (5) environmental factors including geology; geomorphology; ecotones; water sources; availability and types of potentially exploited or used resources; and potential for caves, rock shelters, and mountain peaks; (6) known and potential historical resources including distance to subject parcel; nature; location relative to historical town core and historical transportation routes, including rail, road, and trails; potential for privies based on date of sewer line installation; and locations of structures and infrastructure assessed by inspection of historical map; and (7) aerial photographs and historic maps to determine presence of other potential factors affecting the presence or absence of either a prehistoric or historical site (e.g., parcel is in a river bottom).

A legal parcel, or leasehold interest in land, or a leased or owned space in a building where a use or activity is or will be conducted.

The act or process of applying measures necessary to sustain the existing form, integrity, and materials of a historic resource.

A structure in which the principal use of its lot is conducted. In any residential or agricultural zone, a principal dwelling is deemed to be the primary structure on the lot on which it is situated.

A detached single-unit dwelling, which is the principal residential use of the lot.

A use that fulfills a primary or predominant function of an establishment, institution, household, or other entity.

Any proposal for a new or changed use or for new construction, alteration, or enlargement of any structure that is subject to the provisions of this ordinance. This term includes, but is not limited to, any action that qualifies as a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.

Anything that is owned by a person or entity.

The recorded boundary of a lot or parcel of land.

The lawful titleholder of a legal lot.

A sensitive natural or man-made resource, including, but not limited to, archaeological resources, ESHA, and biological habitats.

Public improvements and facilities for governmental buildings and facilities; police facilities including patrol cars, equipment, jail, juvenile and probation facilities; community and civic centers; portions of community buildings devoted to Public Administration in Goleta; related planning, engineering, construction and Administrative activity; and any other capital Public Administration Facility projects identified in the City’s Five-Year Capital Improvement Program.

Includes, but is not limited to, public improvements, public services, community amenities, and related planning, engineering, construction and administrative activity.

A noticed, open gathering of officials, citizens, and interested parties, in which the general public are permitted to offer comments on projects, programs, or other matters being considered by the Review Authority.

Any government-owned land, including, without limitation, public parks, beaches, playgrounds, trails, paths, schools, public buildings, and other recreational areas or public open spaces.

The City’s elected and appointed officials and those employees who have, because of their position, policy-making authority or influence over City housing programs.

The Public Resources Code of the State of California.

Public facilities and infrastructure, including:

The Public Works Director of the City of Goleta or designee acting on authority delegated from the Public Works Director.

A person who has a bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or related field; has at least one year of experience in conducting archaeological fieldwork in California and is experienced in the recognition of prehistoric and historic-age archaeological materials; has been trained to work around construction equipment; and who is actively supervised by a qualified archaeologist.

A person who meets the minimum education and qualifications in archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field to qualify as a principal investigator for archaeology, as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations, 36 CFR Part 61, has at least five years of professional archaeology experience in Santa Barbara County, and is familiar with the local Chumash culture.

A person who meets the minimum qualifications in history, archaeology, architectural history, architecture, or historic architecture as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations, 36 CFR Part 61.

Any deviation requested and/or granted from the strict application of the City’s zoning and land use laws, rules, policies, practices and/or procedures under provisions of Federal or California law to make housing or other facilities readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities and thus enjoy equal employment or housing opportunities or other benefits guaranteed by law.

A motor home, travel trailer, truck camper, carry-all, or camp trailer, house car, with or without motive power, typically designed for human habitation for recreational, emergency, or other short-term occupancy. Also includes non-habitational vehicles for recreational and work purposes such as boats, boat trailers, off-road vehicles, other types of trailers, golf carts, and buses, but does not include manufactured, mobile, or modular homes.

As determined by the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG), the number of new homes to be constructed within a jurisdiction to meet their very low, low, moderate, and above moderate-income housing need.

As it applies to historic resources, the process of returning a property to a state of utility, through repair or alteration, which makes possible an efficient contemporary use while preserving those portions and features of the property which are significant to its historic, architectural, and cultural values.

Moving and locating an existing structure onto a lot that was previously located on a different lot.

The renovation or replacement of nonbearing walls, roofing, malfunctioning fixtures, wiring, or plumbing that has been weathered or damaged in a manner that restores the function, character, scope, size, or design of a structure to its previously existing, authorized, and undamaged condition.

An inner surface of an opening or recess in a wall, typically in relation to a window or door.

An automated mechanical device that accepts, sorts, and processes recyclable materials and issues a cash refund or a redeemable credit slip.

The decision-making body tasked with the responsibility for taking an action to approve, approve with conditions, or deny zoning applications for proposed development.

A strip of land acquired by reservation, dedication, prescription, or condemnation, and intended to be occupied or occupied by a road, railroad, electric transmission lines, oil or gas pipeline, water line, sanitary storm sewer, or other similar use.

A strip of land occupied or intended to be occupied by certain transportation and public use facilities, which are usually designated and mapped as road right-of-way or easement.

The covering on the uppermost part of a structure, the characteristics of which are dependent upon the purpose of the structure it covers.

A roof which slopes downward in two opposite directions from an upper, central ridge.

A roof which slopes downward in four directions from an upper, central point.

The top edge of a roof or building parapet, whichever is higher, excluding any cupolas, pylons, chimneys, elevator shafts, stair towers, or other projections.

A roof with a steep lower slope and flatter upper slope on all sides, either of convex or concave shape.

A roof which slopes downward in one direction and has no hips, ridges, or valleys.

A trapezoidal-shaped area at ground level immediately off the end of a civilian airport runway with specific land use restrictions intended to enhance the safety and protection of people and property on the ground.

An area near an airport, associated with an ALUCP, in which land use restrictions are established to protect the safety of the public from potential aircraft accidents.

The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, acting in its capacity as the Santa Barbara County Airport Land Use Commission.

A wall, fence, hedge, informal planting, or berm provided for the purpose of buffering a building or activity from neighboring areas or from the street.

The height of the ocean relative to land; tides, wind, atmospheric pressure changes, heating, cooling, and other factors cause sea level changes.

Increase in the surface level of the ocean relative to the land.

Animals, persons, or types of uses that are susceptible to the effects of noise, air quality, or other potential hazards. Such receptors include, but are not limited to, residential neighborhoods, schools, libraries, hospitals and rest homes, places of public assembly, certain open space areas, and various fauna within mapped and unmapped ESHA.

The required distance between a property line and the area where a building or structure may be constructed pursuant to this Title. This area is intended to provide emergency access and adequate ventilation between structures on adjacent properties and which is to be kept clear and unobstructed from the ground to the sky, except as otherwise permitted by this Title. The following types of setbacks are used within this Title:

A retail commercial center, or group of retail commercial enterprises, planned, developed, managed, and maintained as a unit; with common off-street parking provided to serve all uses on the property.

A structure placed along the shoreline or coastal bluff that is designed to prevent coastal erosion or coastal bluff retreat. Examples include seawalls, revetments, and rip rap.

A dwelling, other than a hotel or motel, which is rented to a tenant for a period of not more than 30 consecutive days.

A paved, concrete, or other hard-surfaced, or leveled area, paralleling and usually separated from the street, used as a pedestrian walkway.

Any identification, description, illustration, or device illuminated or non-illuminated, which is visible to the general public from any exterior public right-of-way, and directs attention to a product, service, place, activity, person, institution, business or solicitation, including any permanently installed or situated merchandise; or any emblem, painting, banner, pennant, or placard designed to advertise, identify, or convey information. A display, device, or thing need not contain lettering to be a sign. Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, the following are not within this definition:

A lot, or group of contiguous lots, that is proposed for development in accordance with the provisions of this Title and is in a single ownership or under unified control.

The percentage of total site area occupied by structures, sidewalks, pavement, and other impervious surfaces.

Any solar collector or other solar energy device whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for space heating, space cooling, electric generation, or water heating or structural design feature of a building, whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for electricity generation, space heating or cooling, or for water heating.

A person or agency with specific training, experience, and any requisite certifications necessary to perform specialized analyses and studies in their respective fields (e.g., arborist, archaeologist, biologist, engineer, historian, geologist, etc.).

Housing for the disadvantaged, including: homeless and those at risk of homelessness; persons with mental, physical, and developmental disabilities; lower-income seniors; farmworkers; single parents with children; victims of domestic violence; persons with drug and alcohol dependence; persons with HIV/AIDS. Types of special needs housing include: emergency shelters, transitional and supportive housing, residential care facilities, and farmworker housing.

A plan prepared pursuant to Chapter 17.68, Specific Plans, is subject to Discretionary Approval, and which proposes development within an area of the City that must be consistent the General Plan, and is processed in accordance with California Government Code Section 65450 et seq.

Any of the following: less than completely and opaquely covered human genitals or pubic region, buttocks, and female breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola; human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state even if completely and opaquely covered; and any device, costume, or covering that simulates any of the body parts described above.

Any of the following, whether performed directly or indirectly through clothing or other covering: the fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region, buttocks, anus, or female breasts; sex acts, actual or simulated, including intercourse, oral copulation, or sodomy; masturbation, actual or simulated; or excretory functions as part of, or in connection with, any of the activities described above.

The State of California.

Public improvements and facilities for storm drainage, including, but not limited to, inlets and outlets, storm drain pipes, box culverts, and pump stations and related planning, engineering, construction and administrative activity.

The habitable portions of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper surface of the floor next above, except that the topmost story is that portion of a building included between the upper surface of the topmost floor and the upper surface of the roof above, but not including a nonhabitable “basement.” Also referred to as “Floor.”

Waterways, including streams, drainage ways, small lakes, ponds, and marshy areas through which streams pass. Coastal wetlands are not considered streams.

A public or private thoroughfare, which affords the principal means of access to a block and to abutting property. The term “street” includes the following: avenue, court, circle, crescent, place, way, drive, boulevard, highway, road, and any other thoroughfare for a motorized vehicle.

The boundary between a street and a lot or parcel of land.

A primary street in relation to an existing or proposed site is the right-of-way with the higher street classification according to the City’s Transportation Element, and which carries the greater volume of vehicular traffic.

The wall plane or facade of buildings facing a street, comprised of one or more contiguous buildings. Often used to describe a pedestrian-oriented environment.

Any physical change to or the removal of the supporting members of a structure or building, such as bearing walls, columns, beams, or girders, including the creation, enlargement, or removal of doors or windows and changes to a roofline or roof shape.

Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires being affixed to a location on the ground or attachment to something having an affixed location on the ground.

A single legal lot upon which existing or proposed development occurs.

Pursuant to Section 17.52.100, Common Procedures— Changes to Prior Permits and Approvals, the Discretionary Review of a request by an applicant for approval of a slight deviation, or deviations, from a previous approval in order to carry out a project.

Include, but are not limited to, a combination of subsidized, permanent housing, intensive case management, medical and mental health care, substance abuse treatment, employment services, and benefits advocacy.

A structure, such as a pool, pond, lake, or open tank, which is capable of containing water to a depth greater than one and one-half feet at any point and is used for wading or swimming.

The arrangement of two or more automobiles that are parked on a driveway or in any other location on a lot and are lined up behind one another.

Persons, including persons with disabilities, and families who are “homeless,” as that term is defined by Section 11302 of Title 42 of the United States Code, or who are “homeless youth,” as that term is defined Government Code Section 12957(e)(2). Individuals and families currently residing in supportive housing meet the definition of “target population” if the individual or family was “homeless,” as that term is defined by Section 11302 of Title 42 of the United States Code, when approved for tenancy in the supportive housing project in which they currently reside.

Pursuant to State Density Bonus Law, an affordable housing unit that is used to qualify for allowances under California Government Code Section 65915 et seq.

A structure without any foundation or footings, and which is intended to be removed when the designated time period, activity, or use for which the temporary structure was erected has ceased. Structures that will be retained no longer than three years and then be removed from the site.

A use that will exist for a short time and then either cease or be removed from the site.

A type of Zoning Permit required prior to the use of real or private property in a manner that is subject to Chapter 17.56, Temporary Use Permits, and intended to be conducted for a short period of time, or intermittently for short periods of time for a duration of not more than one year, in compliance with all applicable standards of this Title.

A person, persons, or business or organization renting or leasing a housing unit, nonresidential space, or area of land usually for a set period of time and established recurring payment of rent.

To stop a previous use of real or private property. The following are terms used to describe a termination of use within this Title:

Pursuant to Chapter 17.52, Common Procedures, a request by an applicant for an approval to extend the expiration date of a previously approved project, which must be submitted prior to the current expiration date.

A part of the Goleta Municipal Code, including Title 17, which codifies the City’s Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map.

The first major change in the slope of the incline from the mean high-water line of a waterbody or waterway. A major change is a change of 10 degrees or more. If there is no major change within a distance of 50 feet from the mean high-water line, then the top-of-bank will be the elevation two feet above the mean high-water line.

This refers to the value of a place or object for its aesthetic, historic, social, or spiritual value for past, present, or future generations traditional cultural significance is embodied in the place or object, its fabric, setting, use, association, and meaning and differs from scientific value.

A vehicle designed for carrying persons or property on its own structure and that does not have its own means of propulsion, but rather is pulled by a separate motorized vehicle.

Transport facilities for the long-distance conveyance of liquid, gas, or electrical commodities. Also includes pipeline surface and terminal facilities, pump stations, bulk stations surge and storage tanks, but does not include lateral extensions or service lines. Also referred to as “Pipeline.”

A program developed for the application of strategies and policies to reduce travel demand and congestion, or to redistribute it in space or in time.

Public improvements and facilities for transportation purposes, including, but not limited to, roads, road rights-of-way, striping, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, bridges, traffic control devices, street lighting, bike lanes built in conjunction with standard roadway design and related planning, engineering, construction and administrative activity.

An architectural structure, usually made from an open framework or lattice of interwoven or intersecting pieces of wood, bamboo or metal that is normally used to support and display climbing plants, especially shrubs.

Cultural resources include Native American archaeological sites and areas of natural landscape that have traditional cultural significance. Further, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21074(a), a resource that consists of unique or non-unique sites, features, places, cultural landscapes, sacred places, and objects with cultural value to a California Native American Tribe and that are:

The area located on both sides of a creek, as measured outward from the top of the bank or the outer limit of wetlands and/or riparian vegetation, whichever is greater.

The purpose for which land or the premises of a building, structure, or facility thereon is designed, arranged, or intended, or for which it is or may be occupied or maintained.

A system of classifying uses into a limited number of use types on the basis of common functional, product, or compatibility characteristics. All use types are grouped into the following use classifications: residential; public/quasi-public; commercial; industrial; transportation, communication, and utilities; agricultural; and accessory.

Equipment and associated features related to the mechanical functions of a building(s) and services such as water, electrical, telecommunications, and waste.

Pursuant to Chapter 17.60, Variances, a Discretionary Approval that grants special permission to a subject lot that is a departure from the specific requirements of this Title due to special circumstances regarding the physical characteristics of the property and/or the deprivation of property rights or privileges available to other property in the same zoning classification if the City strictly applied all applicable development standards.

Any vehicle, as vehicle is defined by the California Vehicle Code, including any automobile, camper, camp trailer, trailer, trailer coach, motorcycle, house car, boat, or similar conveyance.

A mechanized structure used to raise and lower parked/stored automobiles.

A machine or other mechanical device or container that dispenses a product or service through a self-service method of payment, but not including an automatic bank teller machine incorporated within a wall of a building, a gas pump, compressed air, or water at a service station, or a public telephone.

Seasonal depressions and wetland areas covered by shallow water for variable periods from winter to spring, but may be completely dry for most of the summer and fall.

Capable of being legibly or illegibly seen by a person of normal height and visual acuity while walking or driving on a public road or in a public place.

A solvent that is or produces a flammable gas or vapor that, when present in the air in sufficient quantities, will create explosive or ignitable mixtures.

A vertical masonry structure; or, any vertical exterior surface of building or any part thereof, including windows.

An area of a room within a structure that may include: (1) a countertop with a maximum length of seven feet; (2) a sink or wash basin; and (3) an under-counter refrigerator.

Wetlands are those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Lands classified as wetlands generally have one or more of the three indicators: (1) a substrate that is predominately undrained hydric soils; (2) a preponderance of plants adapted to moist areas, or hydrophytic plants; or (3) a surface or subsurface water source which is present for sufficient periods of time to promote formation of hydric soils or growth of hydrophytic plant species.

Used within this Title to have the same meaning as in California Health and Safety Code Section 11353.1.

A grouping of properties that allow similar uses or use types to be legally developed, which are discussed within the General Plan and displayed on the City’s official Zoning Map.

The Zoning Administrator of the City of Goleta, tasked as the Review Authority for minor discretionary permits and whose duties are carried out by a designee of the City Manager.

A type of Zoning Permit required prior to development subject to Chapter 17.54, Zoning Clearance, to ensure compliance with the provisions herein and all applicable standards and policies of the General Plan.

A map of the City of Goleta, which delineates the extent of each Zone District within the City and as described within this Title.

Title 17 of the Goleta Municipal Code, which regulates how property in specific Zone Districts can be used.

As used within this Title, a tangible permit issued by the City to entitle development and/or use of property consistent with applicable zoning regulations, the City General Plan, or other provisions of the Goleta Municipal Code. A Zoning Permit describes in detail the entitlement granted by the City, all permissible new development, and any conditions or restrictions associated with approval of the project. Some Zoning Permits effectuate decision of a Review Authority made at a public hearing, while some are reviewed and approved by the Director without a public hearing. The following are the types of Zoning Permits described within this Title: Emergency Permit (EMP), Land Use Permit (LUP), Coastal Development Permit (CDP), Temporary Use Permit (TUP), and Zoning Clearance (ZC).