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Continued Ordinance Committee Hearing on the Objective Design and Development Standards
The City is creating objective design standards for multi-unit and mixed-use housing projects to comply with state law, set clear design expectations, streamline design review approval, and make the permitting process more predictable. On…
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City of Santa Barbara Breaks Ground on New Police Station
On November 18, 2024, the City of Santa Barbara held a groundbreaking event for its new Santa Barbara Police Station, marking a significant milestone in the City's efforts to advance public safety and modernize law enforcement facilities.…
2024 City Council members standing in front of commemorative City Hall Centennial plaque
Santa Barbara City Hall Centennial: Honoring a Legacy of Service
In 2024, the City recognizes the 100-year anniversary of its iconic City Hall, originally built to centralize city services and make them more accessible to residents.
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SBA Remembers 9/11 With Moment of Silence
On Wednesday, September 11, Santa Barbara Airport will join airports across the nation to take part in a moment of silence to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks. This moment of silence will begin promptly at 8:46 AM, and all TSA and…
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Upcoming Paving Project on Coast Village Road Starting September 8
Starting Sunday night, September 8th, at 6:00 p.m., Coast Village Road will undergo roadway paving from Olive Mill Road to Hot Springs Road. This work includes grinding off the existing asphalt and overlaying with new asphalt. The paving…
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Pre-Construction Paving Notice - Carrillo Street
  The City of Santa Barbara Street Operations Production Paving Crew will be paving a portion of Carrillo Street starting early September 2024 and is anticipated to be completed late…
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Paving San Miguel Ave. & Shoreline Drive
On Monday, August 26th and Tuesday, August 27th
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.  
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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!
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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…
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Upcoming Paving Project on Chapala Street Starting August 26
Starting Monday, August 26 at 7:00 a.m., new asphalt pavement will be installed along Chapala Street, from U.S. Highway 101 to Sola Street. The work will begin on the 300 block of Chapala Street, with one block being paved each day. This…
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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…
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