For the purpose of this title certain words and terms are defined.
Words used in the present tense include the future, except where the
natural construction of the ordinance otherwise indicates; words in
the singular number include the plural and words in the plural include
the singular; the word "building" includes the word "structure," and
the word "Council," when used herein shall mean the Council of the
City of Santa Barbara. Words not defined herein but defined in the
municipal code or the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Santa Barbara
shall have the meanings set forth in said Code or Ordinance unless
the context requires a different meaning.
(Ord. 3690, 1974)
Areas beneath the Approach Surface of runways and areas designated
for the operation of aircraft, including runways and taxiways, runway
protection zones, runway and taxiway safety areas, and other areas
adjacent to the runways and taxiways.
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
A board consisting of seven members appointed by the Council,
as provided in Section 812 of the Charter of the City of Santa Barbara.
The established elevation of the highest point on the usable
landing area.
Any area of land or water designed and set aside for the
landing and taking off of aircraft, including all necessary facilities
for the housing and maintenance of aircraft and related uses.
Any structure, tree or use of land which obstructs the airspace
required for, or is otherwise hazardous to, the flight of aircraft
in landing or taking off at the Airport.
The point established as the approximate geographic center
of the airport landing area, and so designated.
The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Barbara.
Any use or development, either public or private, providing
amusement, pleasure, sport, exercise or other resource affording relaxation
or enjoyment, which is operated primarily for financial gain. Typical
uses may include, but are not limited to, batting cages, cinemas,
theaters, skating rinks, gymnasiums, athletic clubs, miniature golf
course, bumper cars and go-cart tracks.
On land, in or under water, the placement or erection of any solid material or structure; discharge or disposal of any dredged material or of any gaseous liquid, solid, or thermal waste; grading, removing, dredging, mining, or extraction of any materials; change in the density or intensity of use of land, including, but not limited to, subdivision pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act (commencing with Section 66410 of the Government Code), 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 recreational use; 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 other than for agricultural purposes, kelp harvesting and timber operations which are in accordance with a timber harvesting plan submitted pursuant to the provisions of the Z'berg'Nejedly Forest Practice Act of 1973 (commencing with California Public Resources Code Section 4511). (See Chapter 28.44.)
Areas in which plant or animal life or their habitats are either 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 developments. (See Section 30.300.030, Coastal Zone Related Definitions: Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area.)
The area of wetland and adjacent upland habitats generally
located between the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, the University
of California at Santa Barbara, and extending toward the fresh water
outlet at Goleta Beach, including, but not limited to, the area designated
as recreational open space on the City of Santa Barbara's Local Coastal
Plan Land Use Map.
A covered and usually enclosed building designed and primarily
used for the purpose of parking and/or repairing aircraft. Hangars
may include offices and other uses related to aircraft usage.
The intent of a hangar height definition is to allow for the security, storage and maintenance of aircraft. The calculation of the height of a hangar shall be as provided in Chapter 28.04 or Section 30.15.090 provided that those portions of a hangar utilized exclusively for the purposes of enclosing portions of an aircraft in accordance with federal regulations shall be considered an architectural element.
The area of the Airport used for the landing, taking off
or taxiing of aircraft.
Activities of upkeep that do not result in an addition to,
or enlargement or expansion of the object of such maintenance activity.
Where used in this title, the word "oil" shall include gas
and other hydrocarbon substances.
Activities that restore something to a previous state of
efficiency, but do not result in an addition to or enlargement of
the object of such repair.
The paved surface of an airport landing strip.
Area defined by Federal Aviation Administration regulations
beginning 200 feet from each end of the runway, the function of which
is to enhance the protection of people and property on the ground
by clearing the zone of incompatible objects and activities. The length
and width of the Runway Protection Zone vary depending on the use
of the runway.
A compacted smooth surface adjacent to a runway which is
defined by Federal Aviation Administration regulations and is prepared
or suitable for reducing the risk of damage to airplanes in the event
of an undershoot, overshoot, or excursion from the runway.
Approach Surface.
A longitudinal surface defined by Federal Aviation Administration
regulations as extending upward and outward from the ends of the runway.
Horizontal Surface.
A horizontal plane defined by Federal Aviation Administration
regulations as being 150 feet above and parallel to the airport elevation.
Transitional Surface.
A surface defined by Federal Aviation Administration regulations
as extending outward and upward at right angles to the runway centerline.
A defined path established for the taxiing of aircraft from
one part of an airport to another.
A compacted smooth surface which is defined by Federal Aviation
Administration regulations as an area alongside the taxiway prepared
or suitable for reducing the risk of damage to an airplane unintentionally
departing from the taxiway.
Lands within the coastal zone which may be covered periodically or permanently with shallow water and include saltwater marshes, freshwater marshes, open or closed brackish water marshes, swamps, mudflats and fens. (See Chapter 28.44, Chapter 30.35, and Section 30.300.030, Coastal Zone Related Definitions: Wetland.)
(Ord. 3690, 1974; Ord. 4375, 1986; Ord. 4674, 1991; Ord. 5025, 1997; Ord. 5417, 2007; Ord. 5459, 2008; Ord. 5798, 2017)
