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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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…
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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: 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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Webinar Recording Available - Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project
The most recent public meetings for the Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project took place on October 4, 2023, and October 18, 2023. The meetings reviewed the project scope from the recently awarded Active…
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Expansion of Outdoor Dining on Private Property
Starting January 1, 2024, the temporary use of private property for outdoor dining, granted to many local businesses, will need to be permitted. Outdoor dining on private property typically occurs in private parking lots or in other areas…
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Community Development Block Grant Application Workshop And Proposal Request
Starting November 2, the City is accepting proposals for its 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs, with around $600,000 available for local non-profits. These grants support community projects like rehabilitation,…
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Construction Notice: Wastewater Main Rehabilitation Project
The City is rehabilitating aging sewer pipe infrastructure throughout various locations in Santa Barbara. The week of October 30, contractors will work from street manholes using trenchless methods to line sewer mains on the following…
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Mayor's Awards Honor "Advancing Access and Equity" in the Workplace
The community gathered this week to honor local businesses and nonprofits that are “Advancing Access and Equity” at this year’s Mayor’s Awards. It’s been 50 years since landmark legislation made things like ramps, accessible transportation…
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Southfield Redevelopment Project and Hangar 5
As recommended in the 2017 Airport Master Plan, construction is currently taking place just south of the SBA Terminal (also known as “Southfield”) for the Southfield Redevelopment Project. The objective of this project is to provide 50…
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