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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Faulkner Gallery will be closed for audiovisual upgrades. 
The Eastside Library will be partially closed from July 7-12.

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All SBPL locations will open late on Thursday, July 3. Visit our calendar for details.
All SBPL locations will be closed on Friday, July 4, for Independence Day.

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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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Now Available! Building Permit Dashboard
The City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce the launch of a new online Building Permit Dashboard, now live and available to the public at the Building Permit Dashboard page.
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City of Santa Barbara Launches 30-Year Waterfront Adaptation Plan
Help plan the future of Santa Barbara’s Waterfront!The City of Santa Barbara has begun developing a 30-Year Waterfront Adaptation Plan and is pleased to invite you and your group, business, or organization to participate in the process.…
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2024 Airport Year in Review
Santa Barbara Airport celebrated another landmark year with record-breaking passenger counts, new nonstop routes, and a number of programs supporting our dedication to service, community engagement, and customer experience.  “This…
Airport News
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UDPATE: Community Meetings for Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project – Postponed
The community meetings previously scheduled for February 12, 2025 and February 13, 2025 for the Cliff Drive Vision Project have been postponed until further notice.The City will provide updates on the new meeting dates as soon as they are…
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MarBorg Industries to Relaunch Free Textile Recovery Drop-Off Program
The Sustainability & Resilience Department's Clean Community Division is pleased to share that MarBorg Industries is re-launching their Textile Recovery Drop-off Program beginning on Friday, February 14 at the Goleta Recycling Center.…
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City of Santa Barbara Expands Sandbag Station Locations
The City of Santa Barbara is doubling the number of available sandbag stations from two to four to better serve the community during severe storm events.When are Sandbag Stations Opened?Sandbag stations are only opened…
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CANCELED - Paving Notice - Alta Mesa Neighborhood
PAVING POSPONED DUE TO WEATHER. UPDATED PAVING NOTICE TO FOLLOW. 
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Draft Creek Buffer Ordinance Open House on February 5
The City of Santa Barbara has released a Draft Creek Buffer Ordinance and invites the public to an Open House to learn more and provide feedback. City staff will be on hand to answer questions and discuss the proposed measures in detail.
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Water Main Pipeline Replacement on Tap for Lucinda Lane and Nearby Streets Beginning Week of February 17
Due to supply chain issues, the water main replacement construction will take place in two phases. The first phase, starting the week of February 17th, will verify underground utilities and order materials. Work will take place on the…
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City Administrator's Statement on ICE
The below written statement was given by City Administrator Kelly McAdoo during the January 28, 2025, Regular Council Meeting.
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