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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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Online Public Meeting: Monday, October 25, 2021, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Register for webinar at: Registration link for Lower Eastside Connectivity Active Transportation Plan Public Meeting (links to external site)We want your feedback on how to improve pedestrian and…
Armed & Dangerous Suspect Identified in Downtown Shooting – Currently Wanted
On November 4, 2021, Santa Barbara Police officers and detectives investigated a shooting that occurred downtown near the 1st block of East Cota Street.Detectives have identified the shooter as Kevin Rios, a 22-year-old Santa Barbara…
Santa Barbara Police Community Academy – This Saturday!
The Santa Barbara Police Department would like to welcome all community members and media to attend the Community Academy this Saturday, November 13, 2021, between 9:00am – 3pm. This event will be held at the Shoreline Community Church…
Change Your Clocks, Change Your Sprinkler Timer
Feel that chill in the air? Your plants do too. Plants in fall need about 1/3 of the water they need in summer. Easily adjust your sprinkler timer with the seasons using the Watering Percent Adjust feature on your timer and match it to the…
In-Person Public Meeting: Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Franklin Center, 1136 East Montecito StreetThis meeting will be held outside in front of the Franklin Center and will be an open house format with no formal presentation. Please come by to learn about the…
How to Reduce Your Waste this Holiday Season
As the holiday ads kick into overdrive, this is a gentle reminder that it’s never too early to start planning for a waste free holiday season. Early planning allows more time for local shopping, slower (and more environmentally friendly)…
Eastside Meeting Webinar Recording and Survey Available
Public Works Staff held a webinar on October 25, and an in-person meeting on October 30, to receive community feedback about what’s working and what’s not working when walking and bicycling between the Eastside Neighborhood and…
COVID-19 Vaccination Available for Children 5 to 11 Years of Age
COVID-19 vaccinations are now available for children ages 5 to 11 years old. The CDC recently announced their endorsement following the FDA's authorization of the pediatric vaccine. Local distribution of pediatric COVID-19 vaccines has…
Wastewater Collection truck feeding a pipe into a drain hole.
Las Positas and Modoc Roads Construction Update
Construction began in late September on the Las Positas and Modoc Roads Multiuse Path Project. Paving of the entire 2.6 mile-long separated pathway for bicyclists, runners and pedestrians has been completed. Over the next couple of weeks,…
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