Applications, Forms, & Documents

What Are Applications, Forms & Documents? The Planning and Development Department makes numerous "documents" available to the Public.  The most commonly requested of these are applications (such as for a building permit), forms submitted with an application, and documents (such as a zoning ordinance).  Other "documents" we make available include brochures, information sheets, and maps. Due to the large number of items not all may be available on this web site.  If you do not find the "document" you are looking for, please contact us for assistance.

Why Are Applications, Forms & Documents Important? In order to obtain a permit (learn more about the permit process) you must first apply for it; nearly all permits require a completed application.  Except for the simplest of projects, additional forms are also required at the time your application is submitted.  Other documents, such as ordinances and policies, will describe for you the rules that guide the planning and building review processes.

What's Available Applications & Forms Architectural & Design Guidelines Eastern Goleta Valley - Residential Design Guidelines Montecito - Architectural Guidelines and Development Standards Old Town Orcutt - Design Guidelines Summerland - BAR Review Guidelines Environmental Review (CEQA) Fee Schedules & Resolutions Height Calculation Methodology Structures outside of the Montecito and Summerland Planning Areas Within the Montecito Planning Area Within the Summerland Planning Area Maps and Imagery Santa Barbara County Code Chapter 10 - Building Regulations Chapter 14 - Grading Chapter 18a - Historical Landmarks Chapter 21 - Subdivision Regulations Chapter 25 - Petroleum Code Chapter 35 - Zoning (More Info) Section 35-1 - County Land Use Development Code Section 35-2 - Montecito Land Use Development Code Section 35B - Montecito Growth Management Ordinance (MGMO) Article II - Coastal Zoning Ordinance Article VIII - Sexually Oriented Businesses Article IX - Deciduous Oak Tree Protection and Regeneration Ordinance Out-of-date Articles* Agricultural Preserve Uniform Rules Zoning Ordinance 661 *Includes Article I (Sign Regulations), III (Inland Zoning Ordinance), IV (Montecito Zoning Ordinance) and V (Road Naming Ordinance) that were repealed and replaced by Sections 35-1 and 35-2 of Chapter 35 effective January 2, 2007.

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