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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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Shop, Dine, and Experience Local This Holiday Season
'Tis the season for family, celebration, cheer, and of course -- buying gifts. This year, shopping local is more important than ever and should be at the top of your list. From natural disasters to the pandemic, Santa Barbara has been…
Community Service Announcement – Vehicle Burglaries on the Rise
The Santa Barbara Police Department has recently received numerous reports about vehicle burglaries occurring in the city. These incidents have been occurring mainly in recreational areas, the municipal golf course, city parks, beach front…
Kids’ World Playground Is Now Open after Maintenance Project
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department reopened Kids’ World playground yesterday after a brief closure. The unique wooden play structure in Alameda Park was closed for two weeks for routine but necessary maintenance.
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SBA Employee Spotlight: Ryan Cullom
SBA Employee Spotlight: Ryan Cullom
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Be Safe and Drive Sober This Holiday Season
Millions of us will be traveling to visit friends and family over the holidays. The Santa Barbara Police Department encourages everyone to have a holiday game plan that includes a designated sober driver.
Talk with City Staff at the State Street
City staff will be attending the State Street Promenade Market (which coincides with 1st Thursday Art Walk) on Thursday, December 2, from 3:00 to 7:30 p.m. Stop by the City’s booth to say hello, learn about the State Street Master Plan…
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Watch Footage from the Arroyo Burro Open Space Restoration Project
The City recently installed a new footbridge from Las Positas Road into the Arroyo Burro Open Space as part of the Creeks Division’s Arroyo Burro Open Space Restoration Project. The bridge is currently closed, and will officially open once…
Trees in the median on State Street at Las Positas Road
Temporary Road Closures : Las Positas from Cliff Drive to Highway 101
Temporary Road Closures : Las Positas from Cliff Drive to Highway 101
Talk with City Staff at the State Street Promenade Market
City staff will be attending the State Street Promenade Market (which coincides with 1st Thursday Art Walk) on Thursday, December 2, from 3:00 to 7:30 p.m. Stop by the City’s booth to say hello, learn about the State Street Master Plan…
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