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Continued Ordinance Committee Hearing on the Objective Design and Development Standards
The City is creating objective design standards for multi-unit and mixed-use housing projects to comply with state law, set clear design expectations, streamline design review approval, and make the permitting process more predictable. On…
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City of Santa Barbara Breaks Ground on New Police Station
On November 18, 2024, the City of Santa Barbara held a groundbreaking event for its new Santa Barbara Police Station, marking a significant milestone in the City's efforts to advance public safety and modernize law enforcement facilities.…
2024 City Council members standing in front of commemorative City Hall Centennial plaque
Santa Barbara City Hall Centennial: Honoring a Legacy of Service
In 2024, the City recognizes the 100-year anniversary of its iconic City Hall, originally built to centralize city services and make them more accessible to residents.
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Community Meeting to Discuss Upcoming Improvements at Douglas Family Preserve
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host a public meeting to discuss upcoming improvements at the Douglas Family Preserve, the City’s most highly trafficked open space park. The park’s coastal bluffs offer…
Parks & Rec News
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SBA and UC Santa Barbara Athletics is Skybound with New Partnership
Santa Barbara Airport is proud to announce the new Advertising & Community Partnership with UC Santa Barbara (UCSB) Athletics. This partnership will support community engagement through advertising and event recognition both at the SBA…
Airport News
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Neighborhood Cleanup Saturday, May 18th!
Join the Clean Community Division for this month's Neighborhood Cleanup Event! No need to sign up. If you have time, grab some litter pickers or graffiti removal supplies and help transform your neighborhood in a couple…
Sustainability News
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Survey to Rank Design Concepts for Site of Franceschi House Now Open
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input for a future project at the site of Franceschi House within Franceschi Park.
Parks & Rec News
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May 2024 update – Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project
The next construction phase of the Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project (Project) is currently underway along the east side of the Project. This phase includes the replacement of crosswalks on State Street at Yanonali and…
Herd of sheep graze at Mission Historical Park to help maintain defensible space ahead of wildfire season
Grazing Sheep Return to Santa Barbara Parks Ahead of Wildfire Season
The City of Santa Barbara’s Parks and Recreation and Fire Departments are deploying a herd of sheep to graze approximately 15 acres of open space across four City park properties. The work aims to remove overgrown grass and brush ahead of…
Parks & Rec News
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Fire and Police Commission Issues First Public Statement: “The Numbers Speak for Themselves” and "Hearing More from Our Community is a Top Priority"
The purpose of the Fire and Police Commission is to act in an advisory capacity to the City Council and the City Administrator in all matters relating to efficient and adequate fire and police protection for the City of Santa Barbara.
Cabrillo-Los Patos Roundabout Construction -Artist Rendering
Cabrillo Boulevard Detour to Channel Drive Frontage for Roundabout Construction
Cabrillo Boulevard Detour to Channel Drive Frontage for Roundabout ConstructionThe next phase of the Cabrillo Boulevard Roundabout Project is scheduled to start Monday, May 13, 2024. This will temporarily require through…
Paving Area Map - Shoreline Drive
Paving Shoreline Drive from Castillo St. to Loma Alta Dr.
During the week of May 13th, the Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving a portion of Shoreline Drive from Castillo Street to Loma Alta Drive.
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