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End of Year Deadline for Building Permit Application Submissions Under the 2022 Code Cycle
End of Year Closure The City’s Land Development Team will observe its annual Holiday Closure from Friday, December 19, 2025, through Monday, January 5, 2026. During this period, most offices and operations will be…
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Adaptive Reuse Projects – New Rules Coming Soon
On October 21, 2025, the Santa Barbara City Council adopted a new inland zoning ordinance section― to support and incentivize adaptive reuse projects that convert existing, nonresidential buildings to housing.  …
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Triennial Construction Code Adoption Ordinance Committee Review
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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Virtual Appointment Update
Virtual counter services remain available Monday to Thursday and alternate Fridays from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. New Feature! Choose a specific topic to match your questions with the most appropriate staff; 24-hour…
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New Counter Hours
In-person counter services have resumed at 630 Garden Street for walk-in customers during modified hours. No appointment required. Walk-ins welcome Monday - Thursday, between 8:30 a.m. and…
Fire Department Community Survey Extended
The Fire Department continues to seek community input and has extended the deadline to complete the survey for the Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Cover Study to Wednesday, May 18. The survey will assist in determining the…
The City Celebrates Public Works Week
The community is invited to learn more about the services behind Public Works and meet team members on Tuesday, May 17 at De La Guerra Plaza. The Meet and Greet coincides with National Public Works Week. This year's theme is "…
Introducing New Ways to Pay at Downtown Parking Lots
Paying for parking in the Downtown Parking lots is now even easier than ever with a new pay-by-phone option that allows customers to Scan, Pay and Go. Scan the QR code on your ticket with your smartphone to bring up the payment portal. Use…
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Operation Clean Sweep Volunteers "Dive In" to Keep City Harbor Clean
The City Harbor’s Operation Clean Sweep, a sea floor debris cleanup program, will hold its 14th annual event on Saturday, May 7. A team of volunteer divers, supported by close to 40 volunteer dock workers, will remove junk from beneath the…
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City Honored for Achievements in Financial Reporting
The City Finance Department was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the U.S. and Canada. An impartial panel of judges determined that the City's…
Community Workshops for Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project Near Shopping Center Area
Please join us to talk about design options for the Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project near the shopping center area. Community members can meet online or in person. Register in the Zoom link.
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Community Meetings for Las Positas Road and Stanley Drive Crosswalk Safety Enhancements
Community Feedback Requested!  Please join the City virtually on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, or in person on Saturday, May 7, 2022, to learn about the project and provide your feedback on the conceptual design options. See more details and…
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