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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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SBA Employee Spotlight: Nora Rosales
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Knife Wielding Domestic Violence Suspect Subdued by Officer’s Taser
On October 27, 2021, around 4:45pm, Santa Barbara Police Officers responded to a battery with great bodily injury that had occurred in the 200 block of East Gutierrez Street. The victim informed dispatchers she had been strangled and…
*LOCATED* Missing Person
Mr. Mendez was located safe by several Santa Barbara Police Department Detectives on October 28, 2021. The Santa Barbara Police would like to thank everyone in the Santa Barbara community and local media outlets for sharing the…
Comisión Independiente De Redistritación Segunda Audiencia Comunitaria Reprogramada
La Comisión Independiente de Redistritación (IRC) está profundamente comprometida con fomentar la máxima participación comunitaria de las comunidades subrepresentadas. La segunda audiencia comunitaria ha sido reprogramada para el 8 de…
De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Advisory Committee Meeting
On November 8, 2021, from 9:00 – 11:30 AM the De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Advisory Committee will hold a  Meeting in which they will be discussing the latest updates to the Plaza design, results of the most recent public input…
Safety Improvements Project Begins on West Carrillo
The City has begun road resurfacing work along Carrillo Street from Chapala Street to US-101 as part of the Safety Improvements Project on West Carrillo Street. The project will eliminate a pattern of nighttime collisions along West…
City Moving to Zoom Webinar Platform for Remote City Council Meetings
The City will begin conducting City Council meetings on the Zoom Webinar platform effective as of October 26. The City Council meeting agenda cover page provides instructions on how to register on the Zoom platform.
Senate Bill 9 Implementation Underway
A public hearing is scheduled on October 28 to consider amendments to the Municipal Code to implement Senate Bill 9 (SB 9), which allows lot splits and two-unit residential projects in single-family zones to be approved ministerially,…
Sewer Lateral Inspection Program Video Assistance Program
Assistance up to $300 per sewer lateral for Residential, City Initiated SLIP cases. CCTV inspection will be conducted by a City Contractor.
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