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Historic Preservation Ordinance

The City of Goleta has been developing a draft Historic Preservation and Archaeological and Tribal Cultural Ordinance for the past few years.  The community has been invited to participate in all of the meetings.  Below are links to the current documents:

Historical Preservation Ordinance 22-05, Adopted on April 19, 2022

Historical Preservation Resolution 22-25, Adopted on June 21, 2022 (Amending the Historical Resources Index)

Historical Preservation Resolution 22-10, Adopted on April 5, 2022

• Exhibit A - Context Statement (Reso 22-10 pages 19-368)
• Exhibit B - Designated Goleta Landmarks (Reso 22-10 pages 369-506)
• Exhibit C - Historic Resources Inventory (Reso 22-10 pages 507-704)

Information regarding the Planning Commission and City Council meetings can be found on the Project Updates page.

The proposed Ordinance  would establish and/or implement provisions needed associated with the Historic Preservation project and either amends or adds the following Chapters/Sections to the Goleta Municipal Code (GMC):

• Chapter 2.16: Historic Preservation Commission. The proposed addition would establish the Historic Preservation Commission, outlines the membership make up, meeting schedule etc.

• Chapter 12. 13: Public Nuisances Designated. The proposed change adds that failure to maintain a designated historic resource constitutes a public nuisance.
• Chapter 17.29:Demolition, Relocation and Loss of Dwelling Units. This Chapter has been amended to clarify language regarding process and to ensure compatibility with the demolition provisions in Chapter 17.33.

• Chapter 17.33: Historic Preservation Resources. This new Chapter would establish regulations and processes associated with Historic Resources in Goleta.

• Chapter 17.43: Archaeological and Tribal Cultural Resources. This new chapter would establish regulations and process associated with Archaeological and Tribal Cultural Resources in the City of Goleta. Any project that could undertake earth disturbing activities would be subject to the provisions.

• Chapter17 50: Review Authority. This Chapter is amended to amend the responsibilities of City Council, Design Review Board, and the Planning and Environmental Review Director to implement the provisions of Chapter 17.33 and Chapter 17.43.
  
  
• Section 17.73.010 and 020: List of Terms and Definitions. This Section is amended to incorporate over 20 new definitions