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EQ25 A City Transformed. Commemorate, Educate, Prepare.
The Great Quake Centennial
The 100th anniversary of the 1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake offers a moment to honor the lives lost, reflect on the city’s resilience, and learn how to better prepare for future disasters. The Great Quake & Day of Remembrance on June 28…
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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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Final Scheduled Tree Removal and Future Plantings on East Anapamu Street
The City of Santa Barbara’s Urban Forestry staff will begin the final planned Italian stone pine removal on East Anapamu Street next week after a biologist deemed a previously active bird’s nest inactive.
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Objective Design and Development Standards for Review and Upcoming Planning Commission Meeting
The Final Draft Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS) are now available for review. On Thursday August 8, 2024, the Planning Commission will receive staff’s presentation and consider a recommendation to City Council on adoption…
Paving on N. Nopal Street.
Paving on N. Nopal Street
The City of Santa Barbara Street Operations Production Paving Crew will be paving a portion of N. Nopal Street. 
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One Stop on Southwest: Plan Your Next Adventure!
Ready for your next adventure? Save yourself the drive to LA and fly Southwest Airlines out of SBA!Southwest offers convenient nonstop service to Denver, Las Vegas, Oakland, and Sacramento. From there, you can reach major cities across the…
Airport News
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New Electronic Plan Review Software—DigEplan—For All Application Submittals Coming Soon
Coming Soon! The City is pleased to announce a move to new electronic plan review software—DigEplan—for all application submittals to enhance staff productivity and reduce manual processes. This new user-friendly software…
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Neighborhood Cleanup Saturday, July 20th!
Join the Clean Community Division for this month's Neighborhood Clean-up Event! Come by and grab a Clean Up Kit and/or graffiti removal supplies and help transform your neighborhood. ⁠Saturday, July 20, 2024 9:00am - Noon⁠Meet at the…
Sustainability News
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How the City Supports an Inclusive Workforce
The City of Santa Barbara celebrates inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility within our community and organization through meaningful actions to ensure everyone has opportunities for success. We value the diverse experiences,…
Chubby Checker performing at the Lobero. City Grantee Lobero Theatre Foundation. Photo Credit Sherry Rayn Barnett
City of Santa Barbara Cultural Arts Grants Now Open!
As part of its ongoing commitment to a vibrant, sustainable local cultural sector and arts access for all, the City is investing nearly $250,000 into the community through its annual Cultural Arts Grants. Applications are being…
State Street
Continued State Street Advisory Committee Meeting - July 15, 2024
On Monday, July 15, the State Street Advisory Committee (SSAC) will reconvene its June 26 SSAC meeting to discuss the State Street Master Plan. Event Details
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