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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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Water Main Replacement Work on Barranca Avenue
The City is replacing aging water main infrastructure on Barranca Avenue, including piping, valves and hydrants, in order to maintain the quality and reliability of water service. Construction will begin the week of February 28 and…
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Las Positas and Modoc Roads Multiuse Path Phase II of the Arroyo Burro Open Space Restoration
Please join Mayor Randy Rowse and the Santa Barbara City Council for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the completion of the Las Positas and Modoc Roads Multiuse Path Phase II of the Arroyo Burro Open Space Restoration.Thursday, March…
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WATCH: Las Positas and Modoc Roads Multiuse Path and Creek Restoration
Join Mayor Randy Rowse and the City Council for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 3, to celebrate the completion of the Las Positas and Modoc Roads Multiuse Path and Phase II of the Arroyo Burro Open Space Restoration Project.…
City Staff Continues to Work with State Street Businesses on Fire Lane Compliance
City staff continues to work with businesses and property owners prior to the March 8 deadline, to adjust temporary outdoor dining and retail facilities to establish a 20-foot fire lane on the State Street Promenade between Haley and…
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Police Station Project Public Meeting
The City’s new Police Station project is evolving past its conceptual phase. The Police Department has outgrown the current 215 E. Figueroa St. location, which was built in 1959 and is not seismically safe. Join the Police Chief…
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Public Meeting - Project Update
On Monday, March 7, 2022, from 5:30 – 7:00 PM there will be a virtual update meeting with the Police Chief and the Design Team on the current status of the project and a focus on what can be expected once construction starts. 
Black History Celebration at Alameda Park
In honor of Black History Month, the Library is hosting a community celebration at Alameda Park on Saturday, February 26. Discover a universal heartbeat with Chazz Ross and his African Drum and International Drum experience. After the drum…
Sewer Lateral Inspection Program
Extend Your Sewer Lateral Life Expectancy With Regular Maintenance
Life expectancy of common household items like water heaters and roofs can be extended with regular maintenance and repairs, this is also true for private sewer laterals. Properties built before 1970, likely have sewer laterals made of…
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Assistance Available for SLIP Participants Through the Video Assistance Program
City residential property owners with City-initiated SLIP cases may be eligible to receive up to $300 in assistance towards the inspection of their private sewer lateral by a City Contractor through the City’s Video Assistance Program (VAP…
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