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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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Castillo Street Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements at City Council on April 16, 2024
The Castillo Street Undercrossing at U.S. Highway 101 is one of the busiest streets in the City of Santa Barbara and is a critical walking and biking connection between Downtown, coastal attractions, and Santa Barbara City College. Through…
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Update: Online Inspection Requests through Accela Citizen Access
Building Permit Inspection requests can now be scheduled online through the City’s Permit Portal! Traditionally, inspection requests have been submitted via phone and email messages, an administratively intensive process for building…
Image of a woman with text "Is a water heater right for me?" and details on April 11, 2024 webinar, with same information in Spanish for April 17 webinar.
3C-REN to Host Webinars on Energy Efficient Heat Pump Water Heaters
Is a heat pump water heater right for you? Tri-county residents are getting incentives from $4,000 to $11,000 for upgrading to energy efficient heat pump water heaters. Join the Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN) for a webinar on…
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Coffee with a Cop - April 10, 2024
Come join us for Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Hook & Press Donuts – 15 East Figueroa Street - 8 AM - 10 AM!
Map of Patching Potholes on Milpas Street from East Canon Perdido to Calle Puerto Vallarta
Patching Potholes on Milpas Street from East Canon Perdido to Calle Puerto Vallarta
The Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be patching potholes on Milpas Street from East Canon Perdido to Calle Puerto Vallarta starting Monday, April 8th through Thursday, April 11th from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Milpas Street…
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Large-Scale Volunteer Event Aims to Improve Jesusita Trail
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is looking to recruit up to 75 volunteers for the first large-scale trail volunteer day of 2024. Volunteers of all experience levels are invited to attend the event to learn about…
Parks & Rec News
Image of community members at the in-person Castillo Street Undercrossing outreach meeting on March 16, 2024.
Webinar Recording Available for Castillo Street Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements Project
The City held a community webinar on March 13, 2024, and an in-person community meeting on March 16, 2024 regarding the latest design concepts and status of the Castillo Street Undercrossing Safety Improvements Project. Click here…
DE LA GUERRA PLAZA - CONCEPTUAL DRAWING
De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project Discussion at Parks & Recreation Commission March 27th
The De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project (Project) was reviewed on March 7, 2024, with the Street Tree Advisory Committee (STAC) regarding the proposed Project and the removal/replacement of trees throughout the Project site.  …
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Climate Action Plan Available for Public Comment
The City of Santa Barbara’s 2024 Draft Climate Action Plan (CAP) is open for public comment through Wednesday, April 24.
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