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Single Family Streamlining Project - Draft Ordinance and Guidelines Amendments Available for Review
The City of Santa Barbara has released draft ordinance amendments for the Single Family Streamlining Project, whose goal is to streamline and simplify the design review process for single family residential projects. The Project also…
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New: Expedited Sewer Lateral Replacement Permit Process
The Community Development Department has introduced a new expedited OnDemand permitting process for sewer lateral replacements on private property. Applicants can now submit their application online, pay required fees, and…
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Beware of Scam Invoice Emails
The City of Santa Barbara is alerting the community of scam invoice emails impersonating City departments and requesting payment. These fraudulent messages may appear official, using logos or language meant to look authentic, but they are…
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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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Wastewater Main Rehabilitation Project
The City is rehabilitating aging sewer pipe infrastructure throughout Santa Barbara. Contractors will continue to clean and video-inspect the pipes from street manholes and then use both trenchless and traditional trenching methods for the…
Las Positas Road and Stanley Drive Crosswalk Safety Enhancements Meeting
Community Feedback Requested! Please join the City virtually on Tuesday, May 3, or in person on Saturday, May 7, to learn about the project and provide your feedback on the conceptual design options.
Community Garden Survey
Help shape the future of community gardens managed by the City Parks and Recreation Department. The City is developing conceptual plans to improve the Yanonali Community Gardens at Eastside Neighborhood Park, and we need your input. Please…
Recommended City Budget for FY 2023
Last month, the City issued its operating and capital budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. The recommended budget includes revenue and expenditure details by fund and department, capital priorities, and performance indicators. City Council…
New Playground at Westside Neighborhood Center Installed and Now Open
The City Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to have completed a playground replacement project for the playground at the Westside Community Center, with funding from Measure C and the CDBG program. The new playground is rated for…
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Construction Notice – Water Main Replacement on Oceano Ave.
The City is replacing aging water main infrastructure on Oceano Avenue, including piping, valves, and hydrants, in order to maintain the quality and reliability of water service. Construction started on March 14th and has an expected…
WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest
Do you have a beautiful, water wise garden? The WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest celebrates and recognizes beautiful, water efficient front yards throughout Santa Barbara County. Submit photos and apply online by April 30! Learn more.
Bike Share Pilot Program - More Stations Coming Soon
Since launch, BCycle bike share users have ridden over 350,000 miles and taken over 90,000 trips, and the BCycle system continues to grow!  Despite COVID-related chip shortages, 65 new docks will be installed in the coming weeks to…
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