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Fireworks over West Beach
Celebrate the Fourth of July Safely
The City of Santa Barbara invites community members to celebrate this holiday safely by attending only professional firework displays, such as the Fourth of July Celebration on the waterfront. There’s no better place to enjoy a full…
Photo of downspout emptying to gravel that helps with storm water management and run off.
Annual Notice: Erosion, Sedimentation Control, and Stormwater Quality Program
This annual informational bulletin outlines guidance on Best Management Practices (BMPs) aimed at reducing erosion, retaining sediment on site, and protecting water quality throughout construction activities. Program…
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Plan Check Responses Must Be Submitted via DigEplan Starting July 7, 2025
To streamline the building plan review process, the City of Santa Barbara will require applicants to provide digital correction responses through our electronic plan review system, DigEplan, beginning July 7, 2025.This…
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MarBorg Industries to Relaunch Free Textile Recovery Drop-Off Program
The Sustainability & Resilience Department's Clean Community Division is pleased to share that MarBorg Industries is re-launching their Textile Recovery Drop-off Program beginning on Friday, February 14 at the Goleta Recycling Center.…
Sustainability News
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City of Santa Barbara Expands Sandbag Station Locations
The City of Santa Barbara is doubling the number of available sandbag stations from two to four to better serve the community during severe storm events.When are Sandbag Stations Opened?Sandbag stations are only opened…
Alta Mesa Neighborhood
CANCELED - Paving Notice - Alta Mesa Neighborhood
PAVING POSPONED DUE TO WEATHER. UPDATED PAVING NOTICE TO FOLLOW. 
Mission Creek at De La Vina with overgrown vegetation encompassing a City building.
Draft Creek Buffer Ordinance Open House on February 5
The City of Santa Barbara has released a Draft Creek Buffer Ordinance and invites the public to an Open House to learn more and provide feedback. City staff will be on hand to answer questions and discuss the proposed measures in detail.
Sustainability News
Watermain Construction
Water Main Pipeline Replacement on Tap for Lucinda Lane and Nearby Streets Beginning Week of February 17
Due to supply chain issues, the water main replacement construction will take place in two phases. The first phase, starting the week of February 17th, will verify underground utilities and order materials. Work will take place on the…
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City Administrator's Statement on ICE
The below written statement was given by City Administrator Kelly McAdoo during the January 28, 2025, Regular Council Meeting.
Flyers with local immigration resources
Immigration Resources
Information services and resource navigation is a core library service. Listed below are immigration resources. For a complete list of local community resources, please visit our Community Connections page.
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Upcoming City Council Hearing on the Objective Design and Development Standards
The City is proposing an amendment to the Municipal Code to add objective design and development standards for multi-unit and mixed-use housing projects to comply with state law, set clear design expectations, streamline design review…
Water Heater
NEW: Free and Expedited Heat Pump Water Heater Permitting Process
On January 15, 2025, the Community Development Department, in partnership with the Sustainability & Resilience Department and Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE), deployed an expedited OnDemand permitting process and permit fee waiver…
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