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Short-Term Rental Ordinances at Planning Commission
On March 5, 2026, the Planning Commission will be considering a recommendation to City Council on adoption of ordinances to regulate short-term vacation rentals (STRs) throughout the City.  These new laws aim to incentivize long-term…
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Draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study - Public Review Period Closes Soon
Comments Accepted through March 1, 2026The public review period of the draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study ends in less than a week—on March 1. Staff is…
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Frequently Asked Questions: Tenant Protection Ordinances
On January 27, the City Council adopted a Temporary Rent Increase Moratorium and amendments to the Just Cause Evictions Ordinance. Effective February 26, these protections for certain residential rental units remain in effect through…
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Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate Bohnett Park
Join staff from the City's Parks and Recreation Department and Creeks Division along with the City Council for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Bohnett Park Renovation and Storm Water Improvement Project. The…
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Santa Barbara Design Standards Work Group Meeting #3
The third Work Group meeting will be held on February 11, 2022 via Zoom. The meeting materials are found on the project website here.
SBPD Conducts Super Bowl Weekend Traffic Enforcement Details
The weekend of the Super Bowl, the Santa Barbara Police Department will be conducting special traffic enforcement details throughout the City of Santa Barbara. We always recommend driving safe and sober.
El Condado De Santa Barbara Rescindirá La Orden Del Oficial De Salud Local Que Requiere El Uso De Mascarillas Bajo Techo El 16 De Febrero De 2022
El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Santa Bárbara rescindirá la Orden del Oficial de Salud No. 2022 - 10 a partir del miércoles, 16 de febrero de 2022, de acuerdo con la Orden del Oficial de Salud del Estado. La guía local…
Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project Community Workshop: Webinar Recording
If you missed the Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project Community Workshop Webinar on January 26, 2022, you can view the webinar recording at the following link: Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project Community Workshop Webinar…
De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project
Upcoming De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Advisory Committee Meeting – Friday, February 11, 2022; 8:30 – 10:00AM via Zoom
The project was recently presented to the Historic Landmarks Commission on January 19, 2022. While there are many areas in the concept plan in which there is an agreement, there are still areas that need refining.
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Desal Link Pipeline Project Update
More than 1,650 feet of Desal Link pipeline has been installed on the first three blocks of Garden Street between Mission and Valerio Streets. Initially, crews were encountering delays due to large boulders and a significant amount of…
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There’s Still Time to Help Define Your Voting District Boundaries
You have an opportunity to share with the City how you think voting district boundaries should be drawn to best represent your community. The City is in the process of redistricting adjusting the lines of voting districts in accordance…
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Protect Your Home with a Backwater Valve
A backwater valve is a backflow prevention device that prevents outbound wastewater from re-entering a property. If your property has drainage fixtures located below the elevation of the next upstream manhole, you may be required to…
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