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    Learn About Your Water Quality
    City laboratory staff conduct more than 45,000 water quality tests each year to ensure safe drinking water for our community. As in past years, the City outperformed every state and federal public health standard for water quality. Read…
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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.…
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Annual Notice: Erosion, Sedimentation Control, and Stormwater Quality Program
This annual informational bulletin outlines guidance on Best Management Practices (BMPs) aimed at reducing erosion, retaining sediment on site, and protecting water quality throughout construction activities. Program…
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$4.3 Million Awarded for South Coast Bike, Pedestrian, and Safe Routes Projects
Measure A Supports Multipurpose Paths, Sidewalks, and School Safety in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, and Isla VistaSharing on behalf of Santa Barbara County Association of Governments - The…
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Construction Begins on the HSIP Cycle 10: Mission & State Safety Lighting Project
On Monday, June 23, Alfaro Communications Construction Inc. began construction on the HSIP (Highway Safety Improvement Project) Cycle 10: Mission & State Safety Lighting Project (Project). The Project will provide better lighting along…
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City of Santa Barbara Cultural Arts Grants Application Opens July 1
As part of its ongoing commitment to a vibrant, sustainable local cultural sector and arts access for all, the City is investing nearly $250,000 into the community through its annual Cultural Arts Grants. Applications are being…
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Plane Pull Returns to SBA October 25
The fourth annual Plane Pull returns to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) on Saturday, October 25, 2025. This annual fundraiser, presented by Alaska Airlines and supported by SBA and Atlantic Aviation, benefits Alpha Resource Center and their…
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Public Meeting for Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project
The City will be providing a project update on the Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project and Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project to the Transportation and Circulation Committee (TCC)…
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Public Meeting for Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project
The City will be providing a project update on the Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project and Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project to the Transportation and Circulation Committee (TCC)…
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Plan Check Responses Must Be Submitted via DigEplan Starting July 7, 2025
To streamline the building plan review process, the City of Santa Barbara will require applicants to provide digital correction responses through our electronic plan review system, DigEplan, beginning July 7, 2025.This…
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Now Available! Building Permit Dashboard
The City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce the launch of a new online Building Permit Dashboard, now live and available to the public at the Building Permit Dashboard page.
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