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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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2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) Available for Review
The Program Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) is now available for public review and comment. This report summarizes and evaluates previous achievements that were undertaken to meet the City's 5-year…
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Bubbles Take Over State Street This September
This September, the City is sponsoring free, family-friendly bubble play events every Saturday. Bubbles will be taking over State Street between De La Guerra Street and State Street, creating a fun, interactive experience for the whole…
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There’s Still Time to Help Define Your Voting District Boundaries
You have an opportunity to share with the City how you think voting district boundaries should be drawn to best represent your community. The City is in the process of redistricting adjusting the lines of voting districts in accordance…
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Protect Your Home with a Backwater Valve
A backwater valve is a backflow prevention device that prevents outbound wastewater from re-entering a property. If your property has drainage fixtures located below the elevation of the next upstream manhole, you may be required to…
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Meeting to Discuss 400 Block of Anacapa Street Conversion
As a result of the existing one-way configuration of the 400 block of Anacapa Street, officials have identified the need to convert this area into a two-way street. The conversion would improve access to the north and east and reduce…
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State Street Fire Lane Compliance
City staff will work with businesses and property owners over the coming weeks, to adjust temporary outdoor dining and retail facilities to establish a 20-foot fire lane on the State Street Promenade between Haley and Victoria Streets. The…
Officers Interrupt Wallet Thief at 5-Points Shopping Center
On January 27, 2022, around 2:00pm. Two Santa Barbara Police Officers were working a special detail designed to address ongoing issues with thefts, drugs, and alcohol-related crimes in the north portion of the city.
Santa Barbara Public Library Invites the Community to Celebrate Black History Month
February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of the diverse and rich history of African Americans. In honor of Black History Month, the Santa Barbara Public Library invites the community to celebrate by participating in a series…
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Community Input Requested: Implementing Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enhancements
Please join us to talk about Implementing Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enhancements from the adopted Westside and Lower West Active Transportation Plan. Online meeting will be on February 2 and in-person meeting will be on February 5.…
City Businesses are Going Green This Spring
Go green this spring! Santa Barbara Clean Energy will provide renewable electricity to all City businesses starting March 2022. We have created a unique partnership between the City and Southern California Edison to make it easy for you to…
Watch: “Up Front with SBPD” Alternative Call Response
How does law enforcement respond to community calls for service, when staffing is down nearly 30 percent? Interim Police Chief Bernard Melekian says keeping this community safe and responding to your home or business as…
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