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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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Committee to Review Proposed Sidewalk Vending Ordinance
A City Council Ordinance Committee meeting is scheduled on December 7 to review an updated sidewalk vending ordinance. The committee will consider recommending City Council adopt an ordinance that will provide a clear path for…
Parade of Lights Sails Again
Come enjoy one of Santa Barbara’s signature holiday events – The 35th Annual Parade of Lights kicks off December 12 at noon. Families can visit a Winter Wonderland on the City Pier in Santa Barbara Harbor, with 10 tons of snow and an…
Submit Proposals for Human Services and Community Development Block Grant Funds
From November 22 until December 22, 2021, the City of Santa Barbara will accept proposals from eligible applicants for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Human Services and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs. 
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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.
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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.
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…
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…
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.
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