A. Section 105.2 Building (1). One story detached accessory structures used as tools and storage shed, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the following:
i. Floor area, or roof area of an open structure, is not greater than 120 square feet;
ii. Structure does not exceed 12 feet in height at highest point of the structure;
iii. No installation of plumbing, electrical, or mechanical fixtures or equipment.
B. Section 117 Notice of Noncompliance.
Whenever the Building Official determines that work has been done without the required permits or has not been completed in accordance with the requirements of the Building Code, Housing Laws, or other codes adopted herein, the Building Official may cause a notice of noncompliance be recorded with the county recorder and shall notify the owner of the property of such action. The notice of noncompliance shall describe the property, shall set forth the non-complying conditions, and shall state that the owners of such property have been duly notified. The Building Official shall record a notice of release of the notice of noncompliance with the country recorder when it has been determined by the building official that the non-complying conditions have been corrected.
C. Section 1505.1.3 Roofing Coverage within the City of Goleta.
The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50% of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair, or replacement of the roof of any existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class A throughout the City of Goleta.
D. Section 1803.1.2 Geologic Hazards.
i. When the general condition of the soil or underlying rock of a building site is such that it may present a potential for failure, or a hazard to the health, safety and welfare of the public, the Building Official may require any additional information as necessary to ascertain the safety and stability of the site and building or structures constructed or to be constructed on said site.
ii. When determined by the Building Official that the soil or underlying rock on a given site has potential for failure, slippage, subsidence, or other movement, the Building Official may require that the plans for a proposed building or structure on such site be prepared by a licensed engineer and approved by a licensed engineering geologist and the Building Official.
E. Section 1803.5.1.1. Designed soil contamination areas.
New buildings constructed within soil contaminated areas, as determined by the Building Official and the Santa Barbara County Director of Environmental Health, shall meet the requirements of the County of Santa Barbara hazardous materials recovery and soil remediation program.
F. 105.4.1 Issuance.
All work authorized by building permits for other than R-3 or U occupancies shall be issued to an appropriate contractor licensed in accordance with the provisions of California State Law.
G. Section 105.5 Expiration.
Unless extended by the Building Official, every permit issued shall become invalid, without notice being given to the permit holder when the following occurs:
i. The work on the site, authorized by such permit, is not commenced within 180 days of the permit issuance date, or
ii. During any period of more than 180 days after permit issuance, the work on site does not receive full City inspection approval for any one of the inspections found in Section 110.3.1-110.3.8.
Prior to the permit expiration as set forth in the Building and Residential Codes, when requested in writing, the Building Official may grant administrative permit extensions for circumstances, out of the permit holder's control, which caused the construction to stop. However, no permit shall be active for more than six years from the original date of issuance.
(Ord. 08-05 § 3; Ord. 10-05 § 2; Ord. 13-05 § 2; Ord. 16-06 § 2; Ord. 19-15 § 2; Ord. 22-15 § 2; Ord. 25-11, 12/2/2025)