This is a zone which, because of its proximity to a major medical
facility and its conformity with the General Plan, is deemed suitable
for use for medical, dental and related professional offices as well
as residences, under the following regulations. This zone also strives
to provide a desirable living environment by preserving and protecting
surrounding residential land uses in terms of light, air and existing
visual amenities.
(Ord. 2585, 1957; Ord. 3710, 1974; Ord. 4005 § 4, 1979)
A. Any
residential use permitted in the R-3 Limited Multiple-Family Residence
Zone.
B. Professional
offices offering medical and related services, including the following:
chiropodists, chiropractors, clinics, dentists, opticians, optometrists,
osteopaths, physicians, surgeons and other similar medical offices
as approved by the Planning Commission.
C. Hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and other similar buildings and facilities for the treatment of human ailments where facilities are provided for the keeping of patients overnight or longer, subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit and subject to the special procedural provisions prescribed in Chapter
28.94 of this code.
D. Accessory
buildings and accessory uses such as medical laboratories and prescription
pharmacies.
E. Medical equipment and supply stores of no more than 3,000 square feet of net floor area. Medical equipment and supply stores of more than 3,000 square feet of net floor area are subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit under Chapter
28.94 of this code.
F. Banks of no more than 1,000 square feet of net floor area. Banks of more than 1,000 square feet of net floor area are subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit issued under Chapter
28.94 of this code.
G. Community
care facilities, residential care facilities for the elderly, and
hospices serving up to 12 individuals.
H. State-licensed
large family day care homes.
J. Other
businesses and occupations that are substantially similar to the uses
enumerated above, as determined and documented by the Community Development
Director in a manner similar to the substantial conformance determination
process provided in the adopted Planning Commission Guidelines.
(Ord. 2585, 1957; Ord. 2868, 1962; Ord. 3398, 1970; 3413, 1970; Ord.
3882, 1977; Ord. 3943,
1978; Ord. 4858, 1994; Ord. 5459, 2008)
Three stories and not to exceed 45 feet. Building height immediately
adjacent to a residential zone(s) shall not exceed that allowed in
the most restrictive adjacent residential zone for that part of the
structure constructed within a distance of 23 feet or one-half the
height of the proposed structure, whichever is less.
(Ord. 2585, 1957; Ord. 3710, 1974; Ord. 4005 §5, 1979)
The following setback requirements shall be observed on all
lots within this zone:
A. Front
setback. A front setback of not less than the indicated distance shall
be provided between the front lot line and all buildings, structures,
and parking on the lot as follows:
1. One-
or two-story building or structure or uncovered parking: 10 feet
2. Three-story
building or structure: 15 feet; however, if the net floor area of
the third floor is less than 50% of the net floor area of the first
floor building footprint, the front setback shall be reduced as follows:
a. Ground floor portions: 10 feet
b. Second story portions: 10 feet
c. Third story portions: 20 feet
3. Covered
parking: the setback applicable to the building in which the parking
is provided as specified in A.1 or A.2 above.
B. Interior
setback adjacent to nonresidential zone. An interior setback of not
less than the indicated distance shall be provided between an interior
lot line that abuts a nonresidentially zoned parcel and all buildings,
structures, and parking on the lot as follows:
1. One-
or two-story building or structure or uncovered parking: 6 feet
2. Three-story
building or structure: 10 feet; however, if the net floor area of
the third floor is less than 50% of the net floor area of the first
floor building footprint, the interior setback shall be reduced as
follows:
a. Ground floor portions: 6 feet
b. Second story portions: 6 feet
c. Third story portions: 10 feet
3. Covered
parking: the setback applicable to the building in which the parking
is provided as specified in B.1 or B.2 above.
C. Interior
setback adjacent to residential zone. An interior setback of not less
than the indicated distance shall be provided between an interior
lot line that abuts a residentially-zoned parcel and all buildings,
structures, and parking on the lot as follows:
1. Any
building, structure or covered parking: 10 feet or one-half of the
building height, whichever is greater.
2. Driveways
to parking areas serving exclusively residential uses: R-3/R-4 interior
setback requirements.
3. Driveways and parking areas serving nonresidential uses: five feet, landscaped. In addition, a minimum six-foot-high solid fence or decorative wall shall be provided along the property line abutting a residentially-zoned parcel, except where such fence or wall will interfere with traffic safety or would be inconsistent with the provisions of Section
28.87.170 of this code. However, the requirement for a fence or wall may be reduced or waived by the design review body that reviews the project.
(Ord. 5459, 2008)
None, except that all buildings or portions thereof used for
dwelling purposes shall comply with the provisions of the R-3 Zone.
(Ord. 2585, 1957; Ord. 3710, 1974)
Any building in this zone developed exclusively for residential use or any mixed use development shall provide outdoor living space in accordance with the provisions of the R-3/R-4 Zone as stated in Section
28.21.081 of this title.
(Ord. 5459, 2008)
Off-street parking shall be provided as required in Chapter
28.90 of this title.
(Ord. 3413, 1970; Ord. 3710, 1974)
Signs shall be permitted in this zone only as provided in the
Sign Ordinance of the City of Santa Barbara.
(Ord. 3413, 1970; Ord. 3710, 1974)
All buildings shall be designed to be compatible with the adjacent
residential uses, to the satisfaction of the Architectural Board of
Review, or the Historic Landmarks Commission if the property is located
within El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District or another landmark district
or if the structure is a designated City Landmark.
(Ord. 2585, 1957; Ord. 3710, 1974; Ord. 4851, 1994)
Development plan review and approval by the Planning Commission are sometimes required by Chapter
28.85 of this code.
(Ord 3413, 1970; Ord. 4140, 1982; Ord. 5609, 2013)
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, no application for a land use permit for a nonresidential construction project will be accepted or approved on or after December 6, 1989 unless the project complies with the provisions outlined in Development Plan Approval, Chapter
28.85.
(Ord. 4670, 1991; Ord. 5609, 2013)