We are working on economic and public safety response time analysis. Our next City Council meeting on the State Street Master Plan is anticipated in September 2025. 

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Fireworks over West Beach
Celebrate the Fourth of July Safely
The City of Santa Barbara invites community members to celebrate this holiday safely by attending only professional firework displays, such as the Fourth of July Celebration on the waterfront. There’s no better place to enjoy a full…
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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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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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Fresh Seafood, Live Music, and More at the 19th Annual Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival October 15
Celebrate Santa Barbara Channel’s bounty and the fishermen who harvest it at the 19th Annual Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival on Saturday, October 15.  This free event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., luring seafood lovers to…
Equipment on the street used for wastewater main rehab
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE - Wastewater Main Rehabilitation FY22 Project
The City is rehabilitating aging sewer pipe infrastructure throughout the City. The week of October 10th contractors will work from street manholes using trenchless methods to line sewer mains on La Marina Drive, West Islay Street, Laguna…
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VIP Program Seeks Applicants
The Police Department's Volunteers in Policing (VIP) Program is accepting applications for interested community members wanting to volunteer their time. Our current VIPs have different professional experiences, strong character, and a…
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City Accepting Proposals for Community Development Block Grant and Human Service Programs
The City of Santa Barbara will be soliciting proposals from eligible applicants for its fiscal year 2023-24 Human Services and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs. Two mandatory application workshops will be held on November…
A stop sign below the street sign that says Modoc
Realignment of Modoc Road Multiuse Path
Beginning on October 17, the City will begin realigning the roadway in preparation of the construction of the multiuse path south of Modoc Road connecting the City’s portion to Santa Barbara County’s Multiuse Path. This realigning project…
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Triennial Construction Code Adoption
Every three years, the State of California amends and adopts updates to the International Construction Codes. The City in turn adopts the State’s updates and any local amendments by ordinance. These then become the governing construction…
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SBA's Newly Painted Piano
As part of the Pianos on State program, SBA is happy to have it's freshly painted piano back in the building! This year's design is titled "Bunnies in the Sun," by Sharyn Chan (@_artbear_). Thank you for the wonderful painting artistry,…
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State Street Bikes Pedestrians August 2022 News Crop
Upcoming Joint Historic Landmarks Commission and Planning Commission Meeting – October 14
On Friday, October 14, 2022, the Historic Landmarks Commission and Planning Commission will hold a joint special meeting to receive a presentation on the State Street Master Plan and discuss the past, present, and future condition of…
State Street Bikes Pedestrians August 2022 News Crop
Upcoming Joint Historic Landmarks Commission and Planning Commission Meeting – October 14
On Friday, October 14, 2022, the Historic Landmarks Commission and Planning Commission will hold a joint special meeting to receive a presentation on the State Street Master Plan and discuss the past, present, and future condition of…
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