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Title 25: Objective Design amd Development Standards Report cover
Upcoming Ordinance Committee Hearing on the Objective Design and Development Standards
The City is creating objective design standards for multi-unit and mixed-use housing projects to comply with state law, set clear design expectations, streamline design review approval, and make the permitting process more predictable. On…
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City of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara International Film Festival Announce Exciting New Lease Agreement for Fiesta 5 Theater
The City of Santa Barbara is thrilled to announce a new lease agreement with the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) for the City-owned property located at 916 State Street, formerly known as the Fiesta 5 Theater. This marks…
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Expanded Public Service Hours at City Hall and Public Counters
Starting Monday, October 7, the City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce expanded service hours at City Hall and various public counters to better serve the needs of residents and businesses. These extended hours will offer increased…
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Map of the Santa Barbara Highway 101 Corridor Improvements Project from Milpas Street undercrossing to the Fairview Avenue overcrossing
Virtual Public Information Meeting for Santa Barbara Highway 101 Corridor Improvements Project
The purpose of the project is to extend the service life and improve the ride quality of just over ten miles of existing pavement from just south of the Milpas Street undercrossing to the Fairview Avenue overcrossing. The Caltrans project…
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"Mercado Raíces y Sueños" at Santa Barbara Public Library
The Santa Barbara Public Library invites the public to "Mercado Raíces y Sueños" at the new Michael Towbes Library Plaza. This vibrant community event celebrates local creativity and culture, providing a unique market experience with teen…
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Fall and Winter Camps to Keep Kids Active this Holiday Season
The Parks and Recreation Department will offer five Thanksgiving break camps and three winter break camps to keep kids active this holiday season. Registration is open on a first-come, first-served basis at SBParksAndRec.org.
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Construction Starts November 4th for the Cliff Drive & Alan Road Multiuse Path and Crosswalk Safety Improvements Project
Starting Monday, November 4th, construction will begin for the Cliff Drive and Alan Road Multiuse Path and Crosswalk Safety Improvements Project, with completion expected by Friday, November 22nd. This project will bring several…
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City of Santa Barbara, CEC, and UCSB Welcome Climate Expert & National Security Advisor Sherri Goodman
The City of Santa Barbara, Community Environmental Council (CEC), and the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) are thrilled to present An Evening with Climate Expert and National Security Advisor Sherri Goodman. The…
Michael Towbes Library Plaza Grand Opening
The Michael Towbes Library Plaza Grand Opening
The Santa Barbara Public Library is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Michael Towbes Library Plaza: a public space designed to expand library services, events, and programming outdoors while offering a gathering space for…
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Taylor Carty and Mayor Rowse at the Mayor's Awards 2024
19th Annual Mayor's Awards: "Access to Good Jobs for All"
On October 23, the 19th Annual Mayor's Awards celebrated National Disability Employment Month, honoring employers dedicated to hiring and supporting people with disabilities. The event's theme, "Access to Good Jobs for All," emphasized the…
Past Honoree Pascucci's Solstice Benefit Night Dance Courtesy of Santa Barbara Summer Solstice
“Business in Art” Award Nominations Now Open
The community is invited to nominate local businesses for the City of Santa Barbara’s annual “Business in Art” Award. The City Arts Advisory Committee established the award program in 2005 to recognize and celebrate local businesses that…
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Attention Nonprofits: Notice of Funding Availability
The City of Santa Barbara will begin accepting applications for CDBG Capital Improvement, Affordable Housing Rehabilitation and Economic Development projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 starting November 12th, 2024.  Applications…
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