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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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Las Positas and Modoc Roads Multi-Use Path Update
The City Streets paving crew will begin performing asphalt point repairs along Modoc Road between Calle De Los Amigos and Las Positas Road. Westbound traffic will be detoured around the neighborhood during this work. The point repairs will…
Council Considers Sidewalk Vending Ordinance
State law requires all cities to support and facilitate sidewalk vendors.  Vending in the public right of way, parks and beaches is currently prohibited. In preparation for the new rules, the draft sidewalk vending ordinance will…
Project Update on Dwight Murphy Field
Find out everything about one of Santa Barbara's most exciting projects! Join us Thursday, July 29, for an update on the Dwight Murphy Field Improvement Project. Inspired by ideas and feedback during a productive public engagement…
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SBA Employee Spotlight: Jake Haran
Santa Barbara Airport Employee Spotlight: Jake Haran, Project Engineer How many years have you been with SBA? I have been working at SBA for 2 years! Any certifications or specialty knowledge bases? CA registered Engineer in Training (…
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Officers Respond to Subject Reportedly Brandishing Firearm
On July 20, 2021, at 7:20am, multiple Santa Barbara Police Officers responded to the 200 block of South Voluntario Street for a report of a subject brandishing a firearm at family members.
Public Meeting: Project & Playground Update at Dwight Murphy Field
Find out everything there is to know about the Dwight Murphy Field Improvement Project, including updates on Gwendolyn's Playground, an inclusive plaground for all abilities.
Community Members Help Santa Barbara Police Apprehend Reckless Driver
On July 14, 2021, around 0930am, a Santa Barbara Police Officer was on patrol in the area of Cabrillo Blvd. and Stearns Wharf when he was flagged-down by a community member regarding a subject trying to instigate numerous physical…
Learn About Your Water Quality
City laboratory staff conduct more than 45,000 water quality tests each year to ensure safe drinking water for our community. As in past years, the City outperformed every state and federal public health standard for water quality. Read…
Go Plastic Free This July
Plastic Free July is an initiative that started in Western Australia in 2011 and has grown to millions of participants across more than 140 countries worldwide. Simple behavior changes can greatly reduce the amount of single-use…
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