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Single Family Streamlining Project - Draft Ordinance and Guidelines Amendments Available for Review
The City of Santa Barbara has released draft ordinance amendments for the Single Family Streamlining Project, whose goal is to streamline and simplify the design review process for single family residential projects. The Project also…
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New: Expedited Sewer Lateral Replacement Permit Process
The Community Development Department has introduced a new expedited OnDemand permitting process for sewer lateral replacements on private property. Applicants can now submit their application online, pay required fees, and…
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Beware of Scam Invoice Emails
The City of Santa Barbara is alerting the community of scam invoice emails impersonating City departments and requesting payment. These fraudulent messages may appear official, using logos or language meant to look authentic, but they are…
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Toys for Tots Donations
Be a holiday hero! Donate any new, unwrapped toys, games, or books to Toys for Tots. The Santa Barbara Airport Administration Office is once again accepting donations. All items will be donated to the Unity Shoppe of Santa Barbara, a…
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Wrap-Up: Young Adult Clothing Swap
SBPL’s recent Young Adult Clothing Swap offered dozens of patrons a meaningful way to recycle clothing rather than toss them out.  The recent Young Adult clothing swap, held on November 15 in the Faulkner Main Gallery at Central…
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Reminder: You’re Invited to Attend an Environmental Impact Review Meeting for the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project
Friendly reminder to please join the City of Santa Barbara at two upcoming City-hosted public meetings to learn about the Project and the proposed environmental impacts to be studied in the CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act)…
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Single Family Streamlining Project - Draft Ordinance and Guidelines Amendments Available for Review
The City of Santa Barbara has released draft ordinance amendments for the Single Family Streamlining Project, whose goal is to streamline and simplify the design review process for single family residential projects. The Project also…
Vic Trace aerial showing an above ground reservoir.
Proposed Tree Removal and Replacement Presentations – Street Tree Advisory Committee and Parks & Recreation Commission
The City of Santa Barbara’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team will be presenting the Project's proposed tree removals and replacements at the Street Tree Advisory Committee and at the Parks and Recreation Commission. The public…
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Holiday Service Delays & Cancellations
Street SweepingStreet sweeping and related parking enforcement will be canceled on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be no shift in schedule or make-up days.…
Sustainability News
Controller Checkup
Control Your Controller
Feel that chill in the air? So do your plants. During fall and winter, our gardens don’t need as much water due to rain, cooler temperatures, shorter days, and plant dormancy. To save water when it rains, simply turn off your timer until…
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Airport Administration Holiday Closure
The Santa Barbara Airport Administration Office (601 Firestone Rd) will be closed for the holidays in accordance with the City of Santa Barbara from Monday, December 22, 2025 to Friday, January 2, 2026.The Airport Badging Office will be…
Airport News
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Don’t Let a Water Leak Ruin Your Holidays – Sign Up for Leak Alerts Today!
Water leaks always seem to happen at the worst possible time—and the busy holiday season is no exception. Whether you're hosting festive gatherings, shopping for loved ones, or traveling out of town, a surprise leak can quickly turn into a…
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