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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Band Applications Open for 2024 Concerts in the Park Series
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking musical acts for the annual summer concert series, Concerts in the Park. The free, family-friendly summer tradition has brought a range of musical entertainment to Chase…
Parks & Rec News
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Central Library Closed December 8th Due to Construction Activity
Central Library will be temporarily closed on Friday, December 8th due to the ongoing construction projects. Central Library is expected to reopen on Saturday, December 9th. The Library on the Go van will make a special stop on the 1100…
Library News
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Toys for Tots Donations
It’s Toys for Tots time!The Santa Barbara Airport Administration Office is once again accepting donations for Toys for Tots. Drop off any new, unwrapped toys or books to 601 Firestone Rd (in Goleta) before December 15.The office is open…
Airport News
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Upcoming Housing Element Adoption Hearing
On November 16, 2023, the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) informed the City that the 2023-2031 Adoption Draft Housing Element meets the statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law and the Planning…
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Need Help Paying Your Water Bill?
Apply today for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), a federally funded program offering a one-time benefit of up to $15,000 per household for past-due or current bills. We encourage low-income households to apply…
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Local Author Book Fair
Join SBPL and local authors this Saturday, December 2 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. for a book fair where readers can meet these authors from our vibrant local writing community, purchase their work, and support our local literary talent. You can…
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Two Upcoming Building Permit Inspection Blackout Dates
Building & Safety Division Inspection Staff will be in training on the following two dates and no building permit inspections will be conducted: Wednesday, Nov 29, 2023 Wednesday, December 13, 2023 The Building…
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This Holiday Season, Don’t Clog with FOG
Before we all gather for the holidays, remember, pouring fats, oils, and grease (FOG) down the drain or garbage disposal creates obstructions in underground pipes and creates serious problems like blockages and sewer overflows. Protect…
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving: Celebrate Gratefully, Celebrate Safely
The City wishes you a safe and pleasant Thanksgiving. We are grateful to live and work in this community. Most City offices will be closed Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. As we…
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