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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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Fatal Traffic Collision Occurs on North Hope Avenue
On October 24, 2021, around 2:00am, Santa Barbara Police Combined Communications Center received a frantic call regarding a medical emergency occurring at a residence located on Broadmoor Plaza. It was reported a 53-year-old male had…
Subject Starts Fire in Amtrak Lobby – Arrested for Arson
On October 21, 2021, around 9:20pm, the Santa Barbara Police Department received a report from an Amtrak employee about a subject that had just started a fire inside the Amtrak Station located at 209 State Street. The subject was still on…
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Everyday E-waste Recycling & Quarterly Events
E-waste cannot be put in the trash or recycling containers since it contains hazardous materials. There are e-waste drop-off locations 6-days a week and now quarterly drop-off events. Quarterly drop-off events are free for both residents…
Community Meeting for a Possible New Bicycle and Pedestrian Freeway Overcrossing
Community feedback is requested. Join us on Zoom or in-person to talk about a possible new bicycle and pedestrian freeway overcrossing between the Eastside and the vicinity of Dwight Murphy Field. The Zoom webinar will be October 25.…
New Building Permit Application Launched
This week the City’s Building & Safety Division launched a new building permit application. Now, submittal of a single, consolidated Building Permit Application is needed for all projects requiring a building permit. The…
New Episode of Garden Wise TV Released
Watch the latest episode of Garden Wise to learn about landscape design with Joan S. Bolton, the majestic Deodar Cedar with arborist Bill Spiewak, Billy Goodnick's top 10 plants for privacy/screening, and learn how to water your garden…
Library on the Go Takes to the Road
With the mission of providing a range of library services to Santa Barbara residents, the Library's Library on the Go van delivers more than just books to those with limited library access. Watch this short video to learn more about…
Police Station Status Update
The Santa Barbara Police Station Project has progressed since April of 2021. Following support from the Architectural Board of Review to proceed, the Planning Commission was given a project update on March 18, 2021, and a request was made…
Provide input on the future of De La Guerra Plaza
As a result of the pandemic, there have been many changes to downtown Santa Barbara - State Street in particular. Please provide your input on a brief questionnaire regarding the concept plan for the historic center of downtown, De La…
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