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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.…
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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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Santa Barbara Junior High Multiuse Path Nears Completion
The City of Santa Barbara is excited to anno
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Slow Your Roll to Stay Safe on State!
With the summer season and Old Spanish Days Fiesta attracting walkers, bikers, and drivers Downtown, the City encourages everyone to “Stay Safe on State” and “Slow Your Roll.”  By obeying traffic laws, slowing down, and yielding to…
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The City of Santa Barbara reminds the community that confetti is litter. 
The use of confetti at Santa Barbara parades and festivals is increasing, both in the number of events and the volume of confetti. Traditionally, confetti eggs, or cascarones, have been a part of Santa Barbara’s Old Spanish Days. However,…
Sustainability News
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Santa Barbara Police Department's National Night Out Community Event
Santa Barbara Police Department's National Night Out Community EventTuesday, August 6, 20245 - 7 PMYona Redz – 532 State StreetCome by for National Night Out, a community…
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Santa Barbara Public Library and Programming Partners Receive Library of America’s Latino Poetry Grant: Places We Call Home
Santa Barbara Public Library was one of 75 organizations across the country to receive Library of America’s Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home grant to support free, public programs celebrating Latino poetry.
Library News
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Thursday, August 8 - Upcoming Planning Commission Hearing on City’s Objective Design and Development Standards
On Thursday August 8, 2024, the Planning Commission will receive staff’s presentation and consider a recommendation to City Council on adoption of a proposed ordinance – Title 25 Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS). The…
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Final Scheduled Tree Removal and Future Plantings on East Anapamu Street
The City of Santa Barbara’s Urban Forestry staff will begin the final planned Italian stone pine removal on East Anapamu Street next week after a biologist deemed a previously active bird’s nest inactive.
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Viva El Centenario! Old Spanish Days Celebrates 100 Years
"Viva El Centenario" or "Long Live the Centennial" is the official theme for this year's City-sponsored Fiesta celebration, which takes place from Wednesday, July 31 to Sunday, August 4, 2024. Traditional Fiesta events will return this…
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Objective Design and Development Standards for Review and Upcoming Planning Commission Meeting
The Final Draft Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS) are now available for review. On Thursday August 8, 2024, the Planning Commission will receive staff’s presentation and consider a recommendation to City Council on adoption…
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