It is the purpose of the Westmont College Specific Plan (SP5-WC)
Zone to establish a single residential unit district where affordability
of the housing is ensured and where specific development standards
are established to protect the natural environment and neighborhood
values on property adjacent to Westmont College.
The regulations of this chapter apply within the SP5-WC Zone
depicted in Figure 30.110, Westmont College Specific Plan Area, at
the end of this chapter, and mapped on the Official Zoning Map.
The uses permitted in the SP5-WC Zone in the SP5-WC Land Use
Map depicted on Map A shall be as follows:
A. Land Use A – Single Unit Residential. Uses permitted
in Area A:
2. Recreational uses including, but not limited to, spas, jacuzzis,
and children's play areas;
3. Private open space including, but not limited to, patios, decks,
and yards for the private use of the residents of individual homes;
and
4. Uses, buildings, and structures incidental, accessory and subordinate
to the permitted uses.
B. Land Use B – Dedicated Open Space. This area is to be
maintained in a natural state to preserve the creek habitat, protect
the steep slopes from erosion, and maintain the scenic quality of
these areas. Uses permitted in Area B are:
1. Installation of storm drain systems;
2. Flood control projects; and
3. Brush removal, not including trees, for fire protection purposes,
subject to Municipal Code provisions for vegetation removal.
C. Land Use C – Common Passive Open Space. This area is
to be used for passive recreation. Uses permitted in Area C are:
3. Utilities, storm drains, flood control and other infrastructure as
approved by the City.
D. Land Use D – Private Active Recreation. This area is
to be used as common recreation for the residents. Uses permitted
in Area D are:
1. One recreation building not to exceed 1,500 square feet for the exclusive
use of residents and their guests for private social functions;
2. Outdoor decks and picnic areas, barbecue, volleyball court, active
recreation lawn area, playground equipment, parking and other incidental
amenities appropriate to this use;
3. Landscaped areas for common use; and
4. Drainage detention areas and related facilities.
E. Land Use E – Neighborhood Recreation. This area is to
be developed as a common recreation facility available for use by
residents of adjoining neighborhoods. Uses permitted in Area E are:
1. Playground equipment, picnic areas, active recreation lawn areas,
and other incidental amenities appropriate to this use;
2. Landscaped areas for common use;
3. Open areas required for the protection of scenic, habitat or other
resources; and
4. Storm drainage improvements and detention areas and related facilities.
F. Land Use F – Circulation. This area is to be used for
roads and on-street parking. Uses permitted in Area F are:
The Planning Commission or City Council may impose such appropriate
and reasonable conditions and restrictions as it may deem necessary
for the protection of property in the neighborhood or in the interest
of public health, safety and welfare in order to carry out the purposes
and intent of this chapter. However, no Variance, Modification, or
other approval shall be granted for maximum height, maximum number
of residential units, or maximum residential units per acre.
Notwithstanding the applicability standards of Chapter
22.69, Single Family Design Board, of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code, all development within the SP5-WC Zone shall be subject to the review and approval of the Single Family Design Board.