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900-1100 Blocks of State Street lined with palm trees and American flags, featuring shops and crosswalks.
Draft State Street Master Plan Available for Public Review and Comment
The City has released the Draft State Street Master Plan and Appendices for public review. The plan reflects community priorities and guides future improvements to shape downtown Santa Barbara for everyone, now and for generations to come…
Streets Paving
Paving State Street from Mission Street to Constance Avenue
From Monday, April 20 through Thursday, April 23 the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving State Street from Mission Street to Constance Avenue. See the maps for a detailed schedule as well as…
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Upcoming Meetings for the City's Safe Streets for All Action Plan
The City of Santa Barbara (City) is currently developing a city-wide Safe Streets for All Action Plan (Action Plan). The Action Plan aims to make Santa Barbara’s streets safer by eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries, and by…
Harbor West Parking Lot Collapse Sea Level Rise Waterfront
Help Shape the Future of Santa Barbara's Waterfront
The City of Santa Barbara invites community members to help shape the future of the Waterfront by participating in a brief community survey and attending upcoming open houses on potential options for the Waterfront Adaptation Plan.
Sustainability News
Dredge Sandpiper in Santa Barbara Harbor
$6 Million in Federal Funding for Santa Barbara Harbor Improvements
On April 8, 2026, the City of Santa Barbara Waterfront Department received notice that $6.15 million in federal funding has been allocated to support the Santa Barbara Harbor dredging program. The funding was included in…
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Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan Now Available
The Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan is now available for public review and comment. As a recipient of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and…
Photo of apartments in the West Beach neighborhood
Short-Term Rental Ordinances at Ordinance Committee
On April 14, 2026, the Ordinance Committee will be considering a recommendation to City Council on adoption of ordinances to regulate short-term vacation rentals (STRs) throughout the City.  These new laws aim to incentivize long-term…
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Budget Work Session for Fiscal Year 2027
On April 9, the City Council received a presentation from staff on the development of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating and Capital Budget and provided direction for next steps. Meeting materials are now available for public review.
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Via Lucero Wastewater Force Main Replacement Project Starting Late April
The City of Santa Barbara is moving forward with the Via Lucero Wastewater Force Main Replacement Project, a major infrastructure investment designed to strengthen the reliability, capacity, and long-term performance of the City’s…
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