Forms and Documents

The Planning and Development Department makes numerous documents available to the Public. The most commonly requested of are permit applications forms, sections of the County code relevant to planning and building process, and documents we make available at our Public coutners (brochures, fees, and maps). Due to the large number of items not all may be available on this web site. If you don't find the document you're looking for, Contact Us for additional assistance. In order to obtain a permit (learn more about the permit process) nearly all permits require you to submit 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.

Applications and Forms Available for Download




Comprehensive General Plan




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 Resolutions and Schedules




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




Sections of 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Out-of-date Articles*

*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Regulations), III (Inland Zoning Ordinance), IV (Montecito Zoning Ordinance) and V (Road Naming Ordinance) that were repealed and replaced by Sections 35-1 and 35-2 of Chapter 35 effective January 2, 2007.



Agricultural Preserve Uniform Rules


Zoning Ordinance 661