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Photos of a Preapproved ADU rendering with a covered front deck
NEW! Preapproved ADU Program Now Available
The City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce the launch of our Preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program—a faster, more affordable way for homeowners to build detached ADUs on their property. 
Aerial image of downtown Santa Barbara looking toward the north over sterns wharf
How to Engage in this Year’s Budget Process
The City of Santa Barbara has released its Recommended Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 & 2027 and the Operating & Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, and we’re inviting the community to get involved, learn how the…
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Council to Consider Additional Tenant Protections
On Tuesday, April 22, the City Council will consider an ordinance to bolster the City’s existing tenant protections related to evictions due to substantial remodels by adding three provisions initially recommended by the Ordinance…
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New Playground at Westside Neighborhood Center Installed and Now Open
The City Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to have completed a playground replacement project for the playground at the Westside Community Center, with funding from Measure C and the CDBG program. The new playground is rated for…
Recommended City Budget for FY 2023
Last month, the City issued its operating and capital budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. The recommended budget includes revenue and expenditure details by fund and department, capital priorities, and performance indicators. City Council…
Community Garden Survey
Help shape the future of community gardens managed by the City Parks and Recreation Department. The City is developing conceptual plans to improve the Yanonali Community Gardens at Eastside Neighborhood Park, and we need your input. Please…
Las Positas Road and Stanley Drive Crosswalk Safety Enhancements Meeting
Community Feedback Requested! Please join the City virtually on Tuesday, May 3, or in person on Saturday, May 7, to learn about the project and provide your feedback on the conceptual design options.
Wastewater Collection truck feeding a pipe into a drain hole.
Wastewater Main Rehabilitation Project
The City is rehabilitating aging sewer pipe infrastructure throughout Santa Barbara. Contractors will continue to clean and video-inspect the pipes from street manholes and then use both trenchless and traditional trenching methods for the…
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Construction Notice - Water Main Replacement on Olive Street
From March to August 2022, the Desal Link project will be progressing down Olive Street to install the new desalination pipeline, replace old water mains, and re-pave the street. During water main replacement, properties will be connected…
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Construction Notice – Water Main Replacement on Oceano Ave.
The City is replacing aging water main infrastructure on Oceano Avenue, including piping, valves, and hydrants, in order to maintain the quality and reliability of water service. Construction started on March 14th and has an expected…
Sprinkler Systems Lunch & Learn Webinar- April 27
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Wastewater Collection truck feeding a pipe into a drain hole.
Wastewater Bug Spotlight: Nitrifying Bacteria
 At the El Estero Water Resource Center, nitrification is one of many natural processes utilized to treat, recycle, and ultimately recirculate water throughout our local ecosystems. One important role is performed by maintaining two…
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