Permitting
Goleta Sanitary District Permits
Welcome to the Goleta Sanitary District’s guide on determining what kind of permit you need. Navigating the permitting process can be complex, but we are here to help. This section will provide you with the necessary information to identify the specific permit required for your project. If you have any questions regarding your permit please contact Dylan Kitao, Engineering Assistant, at permits@goletasanitary.org or by calling (805) 967-4519, ext 104.
All permits issued are governed by ordinances adopted by the District as well as the 2008 Goleta Sanitary District's "Standard Specifications for Design and Construction of Sanitary Sewers". Knowledge of the District’s ordinances, rules, and regulations is essential to being able to properly plan, engineer, and construct improvements within District’s service area. The purpose of the ordinances and standard specifications is to define in general terms the rules, regulations, and standards of the District for sewer facilities under public and private contract. A permitting flowchart, District Standard Specifications, and applicable ordinances can be found below:
Permit Flow Chart2008 Goleta Sanitary District Standard Specifications Ordinance No. 73 Permit Inspection FeesOrdinance No. 92 Sewer Use
A summary of the permitting process is provided below. A flowchart can also be found in the link above.
- In order for a property to receive sanitary sewage service, the parcel needs to be annexed into the District’s service area. Click on the Annexation heading text, below, to find a link to the District Interactive Map. Use the map to see if your property is within the District's service area boundary or to request annexation into the District's service area.
- Applicants seeking new sanitary sewer service must first obtain a “Sewer Service Availability Letter” from the District to verify the sewer service availability or capacity in the area’s sewer mains. This will serve as a “preliminary sewer service determination” which is required for city and county permitting. Accessory dwelling units or changes to an existing sanitary sewer service do not need a new Sewer Service Availability Letter. Click on the “Sewer Service Availability Letter” heading text, below, to begin your request.
- Industrial users may need to obtain an “Industrial User Permit.” Click on the Industrial Waste Control heading text below to see if your project requires a industrial pretreatment permit.
- Obtain a Goleta Sanitary District “Permit for Service” that serves as the District’s “Can and Will Serve” commitment of service for the purposes of other agencies’ permitting processes. Click on the “Sewer Service Connection Permits” heading text, below, to begin your application. Obtaining a Goleta Sanitary District permit is required to obtain a building permit from the city or county.
- District inspection of the new construction (tenant improvement, new connection, cleanout installation, etc.) must be completed to ensure compliance with the District approved plans and standards. The applicant must request an initial inspection once construction is complete but the improvement/connection is still accessible for inspection. The applicant must also request a final inspection at the completion of the project prior to occupancy release. Contact your District representative from the Permit Application process to schedule inspections.
- A prorated sewer service charge will be collected from the time of occupancy release to the end of the District’s current fiscal year on June 30. An annual sewer service charge will then be added to the Santa Barbara County property tax statement for the property, and the process is complete.
Other Requests
If you do not see your specific request, please contact Dylan Kitao, Engineering Assistant at permits@goletasanitary.org or by calling (805) 967-4519, ext. 104.