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    Special Recruitment for the Rent Stabilization Board
    The City of Santa Barbara is conducting a special recruitment for the Rent Stabilization Board. If you're an individual interested in making a difference in your community, contributing ideas, and being a part of the City team, you…
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    City Council Recommends Adoption of Short-Term Rental Ordinances
    On October 6, 2026, the City Council unanimously recommended adoption of the long-awaited ordinances to regulate short-term vacation rentals (STRs) throughout the City.   The Council included provisions to maintain a two-night minimum…
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    Council Meeting Recap – October 6, 2026
    On October 6, 2026, the City Council considered adoption of the Residential Rent Stabilization and Residential Rental Registry Programs, received the Access Advisory Committee’s annual report on its recent activities and achievements, and…
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City Council to Discuss Senate Bill 9 Implementation
On Tuesday, December 7, City Council will consider Municipal Code amendments to implement Senate Bill 9, which allows lot splits and two-unit residential projects in single-family zones to be approved ministerially, without discretionary…
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…
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…
Fatal Collision Occurs Near Ortega Park
On November 27, 2021, around 1:55pm, the Santa Barbara Police Combined Communications Center received multiple reports of a serious injury traffic collision near the intersection of East Cota Street and Salsipuedes Street. The collision…
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Changes to Application Fee Collection for Online Permit System (ACA)
Effective December 15, 2021 In an effort to simplify the Online Building Permit submittal process the Application Submittal Fee will no long be collected. The Application Fee varies depending on the scope of the project, $100 to $1,000.…
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Arrive Early & Be Prepared!
🚙 Arrive early to park with ease at one of our three parking lots. View our Parking Map and additional parking information on our website. Catching a ride to SBA is highly recommended, especially during peak travel days - recruit a friend,…
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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…
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New Water Mains for La Marina Drive
The City is replacing aging water main infrastructure on La Marina Drive, including piping, valves, and hydrants, in order to maintain the quality and reliability of water service. Construction will begin on November 29 and is expected to…
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