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Short-Term Rental Ordinances at Planning Commission
On March 5, 2026, the Planning Commission will be considering a recommendation to City Council on adoption of ordinances to regulate short-term vacation rentals (STRs) throughout the City.  These new laws aim to incentivize long-term…
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Draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study - Public Review Period Closes Soon
Comments Accepted through March 1, 2026The public review period of the draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study ends in less than a week—on March 1. Staff is…
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Frequently Asked Questions: Tenant Protection Ordinances
On January 27, the City Council adopted a Temporary Rent Increase Moratorium and amendments to the Just Cause Evictions Ordinance. Effective February 26, these protections for certain residential rental units remain in effect through…
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Join the Sustainability & Resilience Department and Own Your Impact!
The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department is launching “Own Your Impact”, a new community-wide campaign designed to inspire residents to take meaningful action to protect the place they call home.…
Sustainability News
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Día del Niños: Call for Talents!
Are you passionate about an amazing skill that you want to share?! Register to secure your spot and take the stage at our Día del Niños celebration on April 18! No experience is needed and children ages 5-17 are welcome.
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Transformation of Dwight Murphy Field Begins to Take Shape
Construction continues at Dwight Murphy Field as crews make steady progress on underground infrastructure and begin assembling key park features. As of March 2026, the Dwight Murphy Field Renovation Project passed 36% completion.
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Pre-Construction Notice for the Grove Lane Neighborhood
The City of Santa Barbara Production Paving Team will begin Phase I of the paving project in the Grove Lane neighborhood from mid-March to early April. Work will take place Monday through Thursday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Please…
Paving Mesa Neighborhood
Repairing Sections of the Roadway on N. Nopal Street, N. Quarantina Street, and E. Yanonali Street
From Monday, March 2 through Tuesday, March 3, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be repairing sections of the roadway on N. Nopal Street, N. Quarantina Street, and E. Yanonali Street. See the map below for a…
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Free Native Trees Available for Residential SB Clean Energy Customers
Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) is excited to announce the return of its Community Tree Program. This program offers free drought resistant trees to residential SBCE customers looking to enhance their properties and contribute to a…
Sustainability News
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Applications for Adjustments to Extraordinary Water Charges Now Available Online at WaterSmart
Did you recently receive an unusually high water bill? Have you repaired irrigation or plumbing leaks in the past couple of months? If so, you may qualify for an adjustment to your water charges!Applications are now available online…
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Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event for City of Santa Barbara Residents
The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department and MarBorg Industries are hosting a FREE Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event on Saturday, March 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Santa Barbara City…
Sustainability News
Photo of apartments in the West Beach neighborhood
Short-Term Rental Ordinances at Planning Commission
On March 5, 2026, the Planning Commission will be considering a recommendation to City Council on adoption of ordinances to regulate short-term vacation rentals (STRs) throughout the City.  These new laws aim to incentivize long-term…
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