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Photos of a Preapproved ADU rendering with a covered front deck
NEW! Preapproved ADU Program Now Available
The City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce the launch of our Preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program—a faster, more affordable way for homeowners to build detached ADUs on their property. 
Aerial image of downtown Santa Barbara looking toward the north over sterns wharf
How to Engage in this Year’s Budget Process
The City of Santa Barbara has released its Recommended Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 & 2027 and the Operating & Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, and we’re inviting the community to get involved, learn how the…
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Council to Consider Additional Tenant Protections
On Tuesday, April 22, the City Council will consider an ordinance to bolster the City’s existing tenant protections related to evictions due to substantial remodels by adding three provisions initially recommended by the Ordinance…
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Changes Proposed to Increase Community Garden Access
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is proposing several changes to reduce waitlists and increase access to Department-run community gardens. Currently, the Department manages two community gardens, Yanonali Community…
Parks & Rec News
Media Release - Arrests Made in Connection to Stearns Wharf Area Homicide
Arrests Made in Connection to Stearns Wharf Area Homicide
SANTA BARBARA, CA – January 19, 2023 On December 9, 2022, around 8:40 pm, Santa Barbara Police Officers and Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol responded to the area of Stearns Wharf and Cabrillo Blvd. for a report of a shooting…
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Winter Storm Recovery – Business Assistance Resources
There are various governmental programs that can assist businesses and the public with disaster recovery, listed below is an overview of the programs and points of contact for assistance.
State Street Project Update Council Hearing Jan 2023 of December Design Workshop News Item
Upcoming State Street Master Plan Council Hearing – January 24th
On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, the City and the MIG consulting team will provide an update on the State Street “Create State” Master Plan. Major work efforts over the last six months include analyzing existing economic,…
State Street News
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African American/Black Historic Context Statement to Receive Recognition Award
The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation will recognize and celebrate the African American/Black Historic Context Statement with a Certificate of Appreciation at their Annual Meeting and Community Awards Ceremony on Saturday…
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Announcing Call for Santa Barbara Poet Laureate Applications for 2023-2025 Term
The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture, in partnership with the City of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Public Library, is seeking applications for the position of Santa Barbara Poet Laureate for the 2023-2025 term. The…
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SBA Parking Lot Closures
Parking Lot Closures
SBA will be temporarily closing the Short Term and Economy Parking Lots for two phases of improvements beginning Monday, January 23. Closures are as follows: -January 23-25: Short Term Parking Lot will be closed (500 James Fowler Rd) -…
Airport News
SBA - National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Did you know there are more than 27 million adults and children that are subjected to human trafficking around the world, including the U.S.? January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and there are ways that all of us can…
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Volunteers at the A.C. Postel Mission Rose Garden
Annual Rose Pruning Event Postponed Due to Upcoming Storm
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has postponed its annual Rose Pruning Day in response to the storm expected this weekend. The event will now take place Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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