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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…
Photo of downspout emptying to gravel that helps with storm water management and run off.
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…
Image on man at computer submitting Plan Check Responses via DigEplan
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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Water System
Proposed Changes to Capacity Charges
Capacity charges are one-time fees imposed for new or expanded water and wastewater connections to reimburse existing customers for the investments they have made in the assets of the respective systems. The City last completed a capacity…
Shoreline Park and Neighborhood Beyond
Housing Element & Climate Action Plan Update Program EIR
The City of Santa Barbara will be the Lead Agency and will prepare a Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Housing Element and Climate Action Plan Updates. The Notice of Preparation began a 30-day public comment period on…
West Beach Neighborhood
Housing Element Update
Community Development Long Range Planning staff is starting the process to update the 2015 Housing Element for the City of Santa Barbara. You're invited to be a part of the update process.
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Virtual Appointment Update
Virtual counter services remain available Monday to Thursday and alternate Fridays from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. New Feature! Choose a specific topic to match your questions with the most appropriate staff; 24-hour…
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New Counter Hours
In-person counter services have resumed at 630 Garden Street for walk-in customers during modified hours. No appointment required. Walk-ins welcome Monday - Thursday, between 8:30 a.m. and…
The City Celebrates Public Works Week
The community is invited to learn more about the services behind Public Works and meet team members on Tuesday, May 17 at De La Guerra Plaza. The Meet and Greet coincides with National Public Works Week. This year's theme is "…
Fire Department Community Survey Extended
The Fire Department continues to seek community input and has extended the deadline to complete the survey for the Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Cover Study to Wednesday, May 18. The survey will assist in determining the…
Introducing New Ways to Pay at Downtown Parking Lots
Paying for parking in the Downtown Parking lots is now even easier than ever with a new pay-by-phone option that allows customers to Scan, Pay and Go. Scan the QR code on your ticket with your smartphone to bring up the payment portal. Use…
Operation Clean Sweep
Operation Clean Sweep Volunteers "Dive In" to Keep City Harbor Clean
The City Harbor’s Operation Clean Sweep, a sea floor debris cleanup program, will hold its 14th annual event on Saturday, May 7. A team of volunteer divers, supported by close to 40 volunteer dock workers, will remove junk from beneath the…
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