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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Sustainable Holidays Open House
The City Sustainability & Resilience Department is spreading holiday cheer and brining the community together with a "Sustainable Holidays Open House" on Friday, December 1. Enjoy free hot cocoa, holiday treats, DIY crafts, and make…
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Public Lap Swim at Los Baños del Mar
The recent time change is a great excuse to build new routines. Los Baños del Mar, the City's only year-round public pool, is open for lap swimming seven days a week, with morning, midday, and evening options. The outdoor 50-meter pool is…
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Airport Rental Car Detour
Due to ongoing construction, passengers utilizing the Airport’s rental car services will encounter a new, temporary route to pick up and drop off vehicles beginning Wednesday, November 15. This path will take an extra 5 minutes to access…
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THIS WEEK: State Street Promenade Bike Lane and Crosswalk Installation
Bike lanes and high-visibility crosswalks are coming to the State Street Promenade from Victoria to Haley Streets as part of a pilot project! Installation will begin Tuesday, November 14, along State Street from Victoria to Anapamu…
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Rebate for Water Leak Alert Device
  The City has partnered with Flume to help you protect your property, take control of your water use, and save money on your next water bill. Flume gives you down to the minute, easy to read water use data to help you track water…
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New Expedited Electric Vehicle Charger Permitting Process
On November 15, 2023, the Community Development Department will deploy an expedited OnDemand permitting process for electric vehicle (EV) charger installation permits. Applicants are now able to apply online, pay fees, and instantly…
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State Street Promenade Bike Lane and Crosswalk Installation Begins November 14
Bike lanes and high-visibility crosswalks are coming to the State Street Promenade from Victoria to Haley Streets as part of a pilot project. Installation will begin Tuesday, November 14th, along State Street from Victoria to Anapamu…
Photo of intersection at State Street and Carrillo Street
State Street Promenade Bike Lanes and Crosswalks Being Installed This Week
Bike lanes and high-visibility crosswalks are coming to the State Street Promenade from Victoria to Haley Streets as part of a pilot project!  Installation will begin Tuesday, November 14th, along State Street from Victoria to Anapamu…
New Online Permit Portal Interface
New Look Coming to Our Online Permit Portal!
On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, the City will be upgrading Accela Citizen Access (ACA), the online permit portal, to have a new user-friendly look and feel for our customers. The new permit portal will make it easier to submit a new…
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