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Photos of a Preapproved ADU rendering with a covered front deck
NEW! Preapproved ADU Program Now Available
The City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce the launch of our Preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program—a faster, more affordable way for homeowners to build detached ADUs on their property. 
Aerial image of downtown Santa Barbara looking toward the north over sterns wharf
How to Engage in this Year’s Budget Process
The City of Santa Barbara has released its Recommended Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 & 2027 and the Operating & Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, and we’re inviting the community to get involved, learn how the…
City Hall and El Paseo
Council to Consider Additional Tenant Protections
On Tuesday, April 22, the City Council will consider an ordinance to bolster the City’s existing tenant protections related to evictions due to substantial remodels by adding three provisions initially recommended by the Ordinance…
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parks and rec foodbank
Nourishing Our Community: Weekly Food Distributions with Parks and Recreation
Every week, the Parks and Recreation Department and the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County partner to provide free, fresh produce and healthy groceries to the community through mobile pantries and mobile farmers markets. All in need are…
Reduce watering for fall
Change Your Clocks, Change Your Sprinkler Timer
Feel that chill in the air? Your plants do too. Plants in fall need about 1/3 of the water they need in summer. Easily adjust your sprinkler timer with the seasons using the Watering Percentage Adjust feature on your timer and match it to…
Preview of part of the Housing Element Cover 6th Cycle
Upcoming Adoption Draft Housing Element Hearing
On October 20, 2023 the Adoption Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element was released for public review. On November 16, 2023 the Planning Commission will hold a hearing to review and consider the Adoption Draft and forward a recommendation to…
SBPD Officers Standing on Cabrillo Blvd.
Academia Comunitaria de Habla Hispana del Departamento de Policía de Santa Bárbara
Academia Comunitaria de Habla Hispana del Departamento de Policía de Santa Bárbara -  2023 Santa Barbara Police Department Spanish Speaking Community Academy
Cliff Drive road between Oliver and Meigs Roads
Community Meetings for Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project
The City will hold an online and in-person community meeting for the Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project. The Project recently received grant funding and the City wants the community to review the preliminary design and provide feedback. 
630 Garden Street Building Front
Correction: Land Development - 2023 End of Year Closure
End of Year Closure As part of the City’s annual Holiday closure, most City Land Development Team offices and operations will close beginning Friday, December 22, 2023, and will resume business on Tuesday, January 2, 2024…
630 Garden Street Building Front
Land Development - 2023 End of Year Closure
End of Year Closure As part of the City’s annual Holiday closure, most City Land Development Team offices and operations will close beginning Friday, December 22, 2023, and will resume business on Tuesday, January 2, 2024…
Rental car parking lot at SBA
Temporary Rental Car Lot Route
Due to ongoing construction, passengers utilizing SBA’s rental car services will encounter a new, temporary route to pick up and drop off vehicles starting November 29. This temporary lot is approximately 0.2 miles (or two city blocks)…
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Trail Talks Open Mic Night
Trail Talks Open Mic: Tales from the Wild
 To close out the year, we are handing the mic to you for a special Trail Talks Open Mic event on Thursday, December 14, 6:30-7:30 PM! 
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