The Department of Planning and Building Permit Center is open by appointment only for limited building permit intake, correction returns/pick-up, and permit issuance. To set up an appointment, please call 805-781-5601.
To submit electronic Building Permit or Land Use Permit Applications, please visit the Permitting page.
This page is to provide information on where to locate height limits in the Ordinances, Planning Area Standards, and Map Conditions.
Inland Planning Area Standards
Coastal Planning Area Standards
In addition, make sure to check recorded maps for easements and special height limits on certain properties. Typically the legal description of a property will indicate if a property is in a tract or parcel map.
For height limits of a particular property, please email [email protected]