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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…
Crowd at the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Open House on October 15, 2025.
Community Invited to Share Feedback on the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment
The Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Project proposes to transform the existing shopping center into a vibrant, mixed-use district that will bring new residents, revitalize retail activity, and strengthen the long-term economic and social…
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2025 Immigrant Relief Fund Grants Awarded
The City of Santa Barbara, in partnership with the Fund for Santa Barbara, is proud to announce the allocation of $333,000 in grant funding through the City of Santa Barbara Immigrant Relief Fund (SBCIRF) Grant Program. This funding,…
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Santa Barbara Design Standards Work Group Meeting #2
The second Work Group meeting will be held on November 19, 2021 via GoToWebinar. The meeting materials are found on the project website here.
Esfuerzos para reducir las filas de espera de Chick-fil-A en Upper State Street
Las filas de espera desde el acceso de Chick fil-A hasta State Street, (3707 State Street), continúan creando una congestión de tráfico grave, así como condiciones peligrosas para los peatones. El personal de la ciudad ha hablado con Chick…
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La Playa Stadium Track and Stairs to Open for Public Use Starting This Weekend
After pandemic-related closures and limited access, Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) and the City of Santa Barbara are pleased to welcome the public back at La Playa Stadium for the holiday season.
SBPD Officers Rescue Man Trapped in Burning Home
At the time calls were coming into the dispatch center, a Santa Barbara Police Officer, Officer A. Gutierrez, was patrolling on Milpas Street and observed a large plume of black smoke about a block away. Officer Gutierrez was the first…
Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show Announces Dates of Holiday Season Shows
The Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show announced its holiday schedule, which will include all Sundays from now through the end of the year, and two special Saturday shows: November 27 and December 18.
Notice of Funding Availability and Request for Proposals Under the CDBG-DR MHP Program
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, the City of Santa Barbara will be accepting applications for grant funding under the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery/Multifamily Housing Program (CDBG-DR MHP) through the California…
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Land Development Team Expands On-Demand Permit Types
On November 9, 2020 the Community Development Department deployed an On-Demand permitting process for simple reroofing building permits. We are happy to announce the types of On-Demand permits available has been expanded! Applicants are…
Kids' World Playground Closed 11/16-11/30
Kids' World playground will be closed for maintenance 11/16-11/30. Kids’ World playground at Alameda Park will be closed for maintenance from Tuesday, November 16 – Tuesday, November 30, 2021. The playground will reopen on Wednesday,…
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Desal Link Project Breaks Ground
Desal Link pipeline construction will begin on November 16, 2021 at Mission and Garden Streets and continue south on Garden, Sola, Olive, Ortega, Calle Cesar Chavez, and Yanonali Streets. This new pipeline will enable desalinated water to…
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