Forms and Documents

The Planning and Development Department makes numerous documents available to the Public. The most commonly requested:  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 Plan




Design Guidelines

Eastern Goleta Valley - Residential Design Guidelines

Los Alamos - Bell Street Design Guidelines

Montecito - Architectural Guidelines and Development Standards

Old Town Orcutt - Design Guidelines

Summerland - BAR Review Guidelines




Environmental Documents on Active Projects




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




Santa Barbara County Code

Chapter 10 - Building Code (Ordinance #4773)

Chapter 14 - Grading Code (Ordinance #4766)

Chapter 18a - Historical Landmarks Advisory Commission

Chapter 21 - Land Division (Subdivision Regulations)

Chapter 25 - Petroleum Code (Ordinance #4794)

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Out-of-date Articles

Agricultural Preserve Uniform Rules

Zoning Ordinance 661