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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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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Booth Spaces Available to Local Artisans
Become a part of the Arts and Crafts Show just in time for the holiday season. Display your products to visitors and locals on Cabrillo Boulevard at the City's weekly open-air market every Sunday. Artisans must be residents of the County…
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Library Art Show
The Library’s Art Show, Through Many Windows: A World Reimagined, is available to view at the Central Library throughout the month of October.  Inspired by this year’s SB Reads title, The Fifth Season by NK Jemisin, local…
This image shows the 8 newly sworn in Santa Barbara Police Department Officers standing in a line with Chief Kelly Gordon.
Eight New Police Officers Sworn In
Chief Kelly Gordon swore in eight new police officers last week, including six academy graduates and two lateral officers. Many of these new officers are Santa Barbara County natives and come from law enforcement families. The six…
Photo shows the bottom of the Thousand Steps beach on the Mesa. Image depicts the new handrail and steps with the sand and ocean in view.
Thousand Steps Reopened After Safety Repairs and Improvements
Thousand Steps has reopened after a six-month closure. During that time, the City Parks and Recreation Department made significant safety repairs and improvements to the popular landmark, which serves as one of three public beach access…
People stroll along the sidewalk of Chase Palm Park during the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Shows
Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show Seeking Additional Artisans Before Holidays
The Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show is seeking additional artisans to join the beachfront open-air market before the busy holiday season begins.
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Updating the Landscape Design Standards for Water Conservation
As a valued member of the Santa Barbara design community, we invite you to share your input on the proposed revisions to the City’s Landscape Design Standards for Water Conservation (LDS). The City’s LDS were last revised in 2008; after 14…
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Santa Barbara Design Standards Work Group Meeting #4
To encourage more housing in Santa Barbara and respond to changes in State Law, new design standards are being created for multi-unit housing to make the design review process more predictable and easier to understand while meeting the…
City of Santa Barbara Advisory Group Recruitment Underway Fall 2022
City of Santa Barbara Advisory Group Recruitment Underway
The Fall 2022 Advisory Group recruitment period is open! The City is seeking individuals to fill vacancies on our Community Development Advisory Boards including the: - Architectural Board of Review - Building and Fire Code Board of…
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Adapted Recreation Bowling Program Returns
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the return of Adapted Recreation Bowling.   
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