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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Utility Bill Past Due?
Service disconnections will begin in January 2024 for water and trash bills that are 60 days overdue. Make a payment today to avoid service interruption. Payment plans are available. City customers may also qualify for water bill…
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Therapy Dogs Visit Santa Barbara Airport
The Airport is excited to announce a new customer experience program for the howl-idays in partnership with Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara. Throughout November and December, passengers will be able to interact with trained therapy dogs as…
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Eastside Neighborhood Park Reopens While Improvement Project Continues
Eastside Neighborhood Park has reopened following a series of park improvements, including the installation of two new playgrounds, adult fitness equipment, and accessible concrete paths. Additional improvements, including turf renovations…
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Phone Scammers Impersonating SBPD Officers
The Santa Barbara Police Department has recently become aware of a concerning trend involving scams that exploit the trust and authority associated with law enforcement. Scammers are using the names of actual officers to deceive community…
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Man Arrested for Pointing Replica Firearm at Officers
On November 14, 2023, around 5:30 p.m., Santa Barbara Police Officers were investigating a possible burglary that occurred to an apartment in the 300 block of West Mission Street. During the investigation, officers contacted a witness in…
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SBPL Invites You to Our Local Author Book Fair
Santa Barbara Public Library will be hosting local authors, particularly independent authors, to participate in this year’s Local Author Book Fair, taking place in the Faulkner Gallery at the Santa Barbara Central Library on …
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Eastside Neighborhood Park Reopens with New Amenities as Improvement Project Continues
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has reopened Eastside Neighborhood Park after the completion of several park improvements.  The multi-phase project aims to expand recreational opportunities…
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New Online Permit Portal Interface
New Look to Our Online Permit Portal!
On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, the City upgraded Accela Citizen Access (ACA), the online permit portal, to have a new user-friendly look and feel for our customers. The new permit portal makes it easier to submit a new building permit,…
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Therapy Dogs Visit SBA for Holiday Season
Santa Barbara Airport is proud to announce a new customer experience program for the holidays in partnership with Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara. Throughout November and December, passengers will be able to interact with trained therapy…
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