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Paving Area Map - Las Ondas & San Miguel Ave.
Paving Mesa Neighborhood
During the week of August 19th, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving Las Ondas and San Miguel Avenue.  
A dog and owner sit on a log over looking the ocean at Douglas Family Preserve
Celebrate National Dog Day in Santa Barbara
Celebrate National Dog Day on Monday, August 26, by taking your dog to one of Santa Barbara's beautiful parks, trails, or beaches. Not sure where to go? Here's a handy list to plan your pup's next adventure!
Parks & Rec News
Two images side by side the left image is of an homeless encampment next to a retaining wall, the second image on the right side is after a cleanup was performed and you can see all the litter and debris have been removed
City of Santa Barbara Publishes Updated Encampment Response Protocol and Transitions to Uniform 24-Hour Noticing
Protecting Our CommunityThe City of Santa Barbara is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all its residents, including those who are unsheltered. As part of our ongoing efforts to manage encampments…
DigEplan News Item photo shows person on laptop to promote the new electronic plan review software
Coming Soon – Electronic Plan Review Software
Coming September 9th!  The City is pleased to introduce—DigEplan—a new electronic plan review software designed to enhance the plan submittal experience. During upload, the software will check for plan sheet page…
Douglas Family Preserve sign and park in the background
Second Community Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Upcoming Improvements at Douglas Family Preserve
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host a second public meeting to discuss upcoming improvements at the Douglas Family Preserve. The Department aims to balance the open space park’s mix of recreational uses with…
Parks & Rec News
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Needs Survey Offers Opportunity for Community Input Regarding the Use of HOME and CDBG Grant Funding
The City of Santa Barbara seeks your input as we work to identify community development priorities, fair and affordable housing needs, and factors that shape equal access to housing for incorporation into the City’s 2025-2029 5-Year…
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Master Plan Update: Final Public Meetings
Santa Barbara Airport invites the community to participate in the last series of public meetings regarding the Airport Master Plan Update. These meetings will consider final updates and concepts for the Airport’s future development.
Airport News
Title 25: Objective Design amd Development Standards Report cover
Continued Planning Commission Hearing on the Objective Design and Development Standards
On August 8, 2024, the Planning Commission voted to continue the hearing on the Title 25 Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS) to August 29, 2024. The Planning Commission’s motion also included several amendments to the ODDS.…
Gray (trash), blue (recycling), and green (yard waste) carts lined up on a street in Santa Barbara
Holiday MarBorg Service Delay
Due to the Labor Day holiday, there will be a one-day delay in residential trash, recycling, and yard waste pickup. If your regular service day is Monday, it will be moved to Tuesday, and so forth, extending through Saturday. Regularly…
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