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    Upcoming City Council Hearing: Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amendments
    Encouraging Community Engagement and Participation The City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, to review a proposed framework for amending the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance. The goal is to…
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    Comment Period Open: Rent Stabilization Ordinances
    The Draft Rent Stabilization Ordinances are open for a public comment period through Friday, July 10. The City Council is expected to formally introduce the ordinances in late July. If adopted, it would take effect on January 1, 2027.…
    World Cup Watch Party.
    Bring Your Team Spirit to a USA World Cup Watch Party
    Cheer on the United States Men's National Soccer Team on Central Library's Michael Towbes Library Plaza at a special World Cup Watch Party!Watch the U.S. Men's Team take on Paraguay's National Football Team and Turkey's National…
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Streets Paving
Paving a Section of the 500 & 600 Blocks of E. Cota Street and a Section of the 500 Block of N. Salsipuedes Street June 16 & 17
On Tuesday & Wednesday, June 16 & 17, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving a section of the 500 & 600 blocks of E. Cota Street and a section of the 500 block of N. Salsipuedes Street (see…
City Hall flag clouds from a drone
Comment Period Open: Rent Stabilization Ordinances
The Draft Rent Stabilization Ordinances are open for a public comment period through Friday, July 10. The City Council is expected to formally introduce the ordinances in late July. If adopted, it would take effect on January 1, 2027.…
Vic Trace Reservoir
Draft Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project EIR Available for Public Review
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department prepared the Draft Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that analyzes the potential environmental effects associated with the proposed Project in…
World Cup Watch Party.
Bring Your Team Spirit to a USA World Cup Watch Party
Cheer on the United States Men's National Soccer Team on Central Library's Michael Towbes Library Plaza at a special World Cup Watch Party!Watch the U.S. Men's Team take on Paraguay's National Football Team and Turkey's National…
Castillo Undercrossing from afar.
Webinar Recording Available for Castillo Street Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements Project
As part of the Castillo Street Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements Project, the City held a webinar on May 27, 2026, and an in-person meeting on May 28, 2026 to review the Project Plan with the community.
Rendering of potential pedestrian and bicycle U.S. Highway 101 overcrossing
Webinar Recording Available for Lower Eastside Safety Enhancements Project
As part of the Lower Eastside Safety Enhancements Project, the City held a webinar on May 13, 2026, and an in-person meeting on May 20, 2026 to review the Project Plan with the community.
Attendees at the 2025 Juneteenth SB Band Shell dancing and listening to music.
Juneteenth Santa Barbara Celebrates "Love for the People"
Juneteenth Santa Barbara invites the community to the ninth annual Juneteenth celebration in South Santa Barbara County! Proudly sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara, this free, family-friendly event will be held on Friday, June 19, at…
Fresh vegetables on a table. The City seal and Certified Santa Barbara Farmers Market Logo sit across the image.
State Street Master Plan Pop-Up Events
The City invites the public to attend upcoming tabling events at the local Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market to review the State Street Master Plan and provide input. Community members are encouraged to visit the City’s table, learn…
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Vic Trace aerial showing an above ground reservoir.
Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Meetings for the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project
Please join the City of Santa Barbara at two public meetings to learn about the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project and review the Project’s California Environmental Quality Act’s (CEQA) Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The…
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