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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. 
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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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Community Development and Public Works Public Counters Reopen! – Wednesday January 11, 2023
Public counters for the Community Development and Public Works Departments at 630 Garden street have reopened to their regular hours of 8:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday. Applications may also be submitted online at any time.…
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SBA Reopening Details
The Santa Barbara Airport began a phased reopening today (Tuesday 1/10) at 3:20 PM. All commercial airlines have been notified and will be working to restore service to and from SBA as soon as possible. Please check with airlines…
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Business News in Brief - First Quarterly Business Newsletter for Winter 2022/23
The Business News in Brief Newsletter went out for the first time in January. This is the City’s inaugural quarterly business newsletter. The City values our business and nonprofit community and wants to ensure your business or…
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Santa Barbara Public Library now has Adventure Packs filled with outdoor gear for check out!
Get the gear you need to explore State Parks, State Beaches, and more by checking out an Adventure Pack at Santa Barbara Public Library!
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Storm Updates January 9-10
Desplácese hacia abajo para ver la traducción al español Updated January 10 at 3:45 p.m. All Evacuation Orders and Shelter in Place CANCELLED at 2 PM for Santa Barbara County.
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(UPDATES SUSPENDED) SBPD Reported Storm Related Issues
No New Issues Reported at this time (1/11/23) Click on the document below to view current storm related issues that have been reported to the Santa Barbara Police Department Combined Communications Center.  This document was…
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SBA Closed Due to Flooding
UPDATE: As of January 10 at 3:20 PM, the Airport has begun a phased reopening. Learn more here.  ------ The Santa Barbara Airport is currently CLOSED due to flooding. All commercial flights are cancelled until…
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Evacuation Warning Issued January 9-10, 2023 for Alisal, Cave, and Thomas Fire Burn Areas
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High-Low Evacuation Siren Tone Videos (ENG/SP)
With heavy rains in the near future, please watch this informational video about SBPD’s hi-low evacuation siren tone.    High-Low Siren Tone Video (ENGLISH) Con fuertes lluvias en el futuro cercano, mire este…
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