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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. 
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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…
City Hall and El Paseo
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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Entrance to City of Santa Barbara's Sandbag Station at 401 E. Yanonali Street
City of Santa Barbara Expands Sandbag Station Locations
The City of Santa Barbara is doubling the number of available sandbag stations from two to four to better serve the community during severe storm events.When are Sandbag Stations Opened?Sandbag stations are only opened…
A group of people pull an airplane by a rope.
Plane Pull Returns to SBA October 25, 2025
Alpha Resource Center’s fourth annual Plane Pull returns to Santa Barbara Airport on Saturday, October 25, 2025! Team registration opens Monday, June 2, 2025.The Plane Pull is an extreme team challenge where teams of 10 play tug of war…
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Alta Mesa Neighborhood
CANCELED - Paving Notice - Alta Mesa Neighborhood
PAVING POSPONED DUE TO WEATHER. UPDATED PAVING NOTICE TO FOLLOW. 
Mission Creek at De La Vina with overgrown vegetation encompassing a City building.
Draft Creek Buffer Ordinance Open House on February 5
The City of Santa Barbara has released a Draft Creek Buffer Ordinance and invites the public to an Open House to learn more and provide feedback. City staff will be on hand to answer questions and discuss the proposed measures in detail.
Sustainability News
Watermain Construction
Water Main Pipeline Replacement on Tap for Lucinda Lane and Nearby Streets Beginning Week of February 17
Due to supply chain issues, the water main replacement construction will take place in two phases. The first phase, starting the week of February 17th, will verify underground utilities and order materials. Work will take place on the…
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City Administrator's Statement on ICE
The below written statement was given by City Administrator Kelly McAdoo during the January 28, 2025, Regular Council Meeting.
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Immigration Resources
Information services and resource navigation is a core library service. Listed below are immigration resources. For a complete list of local community resources, please visit our Community Connections page.
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Upcoming City Council Hearing on the Objective Design and Development Standards
The City is proposing an amendment to the Municipal Code to add objective design and development standards for multi-unit and mixed-use housing projects to comply with state law, set clear design expectations, streamline design review…
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NEW: Free and Expedited Heat Pump Water Heater Permitting Process
On January 15, 2025, the Community Development Department, in partnership with the Sustainability & Resilience Department and Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE), deployed an expedited OnDemand permitting process and permit fee waiver…
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