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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Fireworks over West Beach
Celebrate the Fourth of July Safely
The City of Santa Barbara invites community members to celebrate this holiday safely by attending only professional firework displays, such as the Fourth of July Celebration on the waterfront. There’s no better place to enjoy a full…
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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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Kids World Playground to Close for Overhead Tree Pruning
Kids' World Playground in Alameda Park will be closed on Tuesday, December 6 and Wednesday, December 7 for pruning of the overhead Moreton Bay Fig. The City's Urban Forestry team will also begin deep watering and mulching the tree to…
Parks & Rec News
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Upcoming Santa Barbara Design Standards Work Group Meeting
The Santa Barbara Design Standards Work Group is meeting with on Tuesday December 6 to review the Admin Draft Objective Design and Development Standards.  The project's consultant, Opticos Design, will be there to answer questions.…
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SBA Employee of the Month: Zenon Moran, Custodial Team
Zenon was selected to represent the Airport as Employee of the Month for October 2022 for his care, maintenance and cleaning of the John “Jack” T. Ricard Airline Terminal, as well as the exemplary customer service he extends to our…
Airport News
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Upcoming State Street Community Design Workshops
Help Design State Street! On Friday, December 9th and Saturday, December 10th, the City will host workshops at 821 State Street (between Canon Perdido and De La Guerra Streets) for members of the community to…
State Street News
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Owl Boxes Installed in Select Parks
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department recently installed owl boxes in multiple parks ahead of owl nesting season.  The chosen parks, Mission Historical Park, MacKenzie Park, and La Mesa Park, were selected based…
Parks & Rec News
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Toys For Tots Drop Off at SBA Administration Office
The Santa Barbara Airport Administration Office is a proud drop site this year and all toys will be donated to a Unity Shoppe in Santa Barbara (https://unityshoppe.org/). See details below:
Airport News
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Need a Conversation Starter this Thanksgiving?
Share Your Thoughts about State Street and Help “Create State!” We want to hear from you, your family, and your friends! The City of Santa Barbara is seeking your input to re-envision Downtown, from the 101 freeway to Sola Street and…
State Street News
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Upcoming Council Hearings on ADU Ordinance Amendments
Recent changes in State law require the City to update the Zoning Ordinances for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The changes include an increase to the maximum building height limit and a number of technical changes intended to make ADUs…
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How to Reduce Your Waste this Holiday Season
According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, the amount of household waste generated across the country between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is 25% higher than any other time of year. That’s 25% more trash being sent to the…
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