Santa Barbara, California

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7th Mar 2025
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28th Feb 2025

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Planning and Zoning for Santa Barbara, CA

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Santa Barbara, CA?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Santa Barbara, CA as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking20.70%3741.85
    Parking garage or lot20.70%3741.85
    Industrial1.18%212.73
    Contractors office0.98%177.61
    Hazardous materials handling or processing10.00%1807.20
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)6.91%1249.43
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction12.05%2178.51
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities2.06%372.57
    Storage and warehouses12.42%2245.40
    Manufacturing2.41%436.02
    General industrial1.18%212.73
    Residential9.69%1752.03
    Two family dwelling2.66%480.93
    Dwellings (unspecified)8.97%1621.68
    Communal housing9.93%1795.04
    Mobile and floating homes6.91%1249.69
    Accessory dwelling unit8.58%1550.54
    Multi family dwelling2.72%492.31
    Single family dwelling9.69%1752.03
    Mechanical9.91%1791.36
    Utility structures14.71%2658.83
    Communication towers9.91%1791.36
    Agriculture21.93%3964.20
    Agricultural and hunting21.93%3964.20
    Other27.38%4947.75
    Signage0.18%33.00
    Accessory23.11%4176.57
    Temporary uses9.87%1784.13
    Multiple26.77%4839.22
    Uncategorized27.38%4947.75
    Retail1.77%319.57
    Eating and drinking establishments11.90%2149.99
    Restricted retail0.95%172.60
    Professional services1.57%283.20
    General retail3.68%664.27
    Personal services1.77%319.57
    Community5.23%944.83
    Medical1.15%207.31
    Public, quasi-public, and government27.52%4974.64
    Schools and universities21.27%3843.49
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure5.23%944.83
    Lodging1.91%346.02
    Bed & breakfast0.62%111.62
    Hotel/motel1.91%346.02
    Commercial1.75%315.67
    Professional office10.42%1883.76
    General commercial0.82%148.07
    Entertainment12.65%2285.92
    Non-retail sales0.98%176.65
    Automobile related uses12.57%2271.08
    Research and laboratory facilities1.75%315.67

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