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Triennial Construction Code Adoption
Every three years, the State of California amends and adopts updates to the International Construction Codes. The City, in turn, adopts the State’s updates and any local amendments by ordinance. These then become the governing construction…
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2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) Available for Review
The Program Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) is now available for public review and comment. This report summarizes and evaluates previous achievements that were undertaken to meet the City's 5-year…
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Bubbles Take Over State Street This September
This September, the City is sponsoring free, family-friendly bubble play events every Saturday. Bubbles will be taking over State Street between De La Guerra Street and State Street, creating a fun, interactive experience for the whole…
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Public Draft Housing Element for Review
The City’s 2023 Housing Element is now available for review and comment until August 3. The 2023 Housing Element contains goals, policies, and programs to create new housing opportunities, preserve and improve existing housing, support…
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Construction Project at Central Library
The Library is kicking off a major construction project. Beginning July 11, construction begins on three projects at Central Library: Library Plaza renovation, a new ADA-compliant elevator, and a lower level staff area renovation. …
City Launches New Website
City Launches New Website
The City launched a new website last week that features a clean and modern design and enhanced mobile compatibility. The website aligns with the City’s goals of inclusivity, providing the capability for Spanish translation and a better…
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New City Hall Hours
Starting July 5, the doors to City Hall will be unlocked at 9 a.m. and locked at 3 p.m. City Hall is open daily, Monday through Friday, with the exception of closures every other Friday and federal holidays. Doors will remain unlocked…
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Public Draft Housing Element for Review
The City’s Draft 2023 Housing Element is available for review and comment from July 5 to August 3, 2022.  The Draft 2023 Housing Element contains goals, policies, and programs to create new housing opportunities, preserve and improve…
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SBPL Under Construction Beginning July 11, Limited Access at Central Library
Santa Barbara Public Library is kicking off a major construction project! Beginning July 11, 2022, construction begins on 3 projects at Central Library: Library Plaza renovation, a new ADA-compliant elevator, and a lower level staff area…
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City of Santa Barbara to Celebrate Oak Park Dance Floor Restoration
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department invites community members to join Mayor Randy Rowse and the Santa Barbara City Council for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the
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The New City Website is Live!
The City of Santa Barbara launched a new website today. Now you can look forward to a more user-friendly experience, including streamlined access to digital tools, improvements to the mobile experience, and resources for all construction…
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Learn About Your Water Quality
View the Water Quality Report here. 
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