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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.…
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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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Paving Area Map - Alta Vista Road
Paving Alta Vista Road and Surrounding Streets
The Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving streets in your neighborhood starting Monday, April 29th through Thursday, May 2nd from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Loma Alta Drive Reopening to Vehicular Traffic Friday, May 10th
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department is reopening Loma Alta Drive from Coronel Street to West Canon Perdido Street to vehicular traffic on Friday, May 10th. Loma Alta Drive may be closed periodically in the future in…
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Road Repair Projects on Gibraltar Road and Mountain Drive
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department will be repairing three sections of failed roadway on Gibraltar Road between El Cielito Road and the City limits that were damaged during the January 2023 storm season. The Project scope…
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Now Accepting Submissions for Preapproved ADU Program
The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce it is now accepting submissions for designer-owned plans for preapproved Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Preapproved plans are ADU designs submitted by designers, architects, builders, and…
Paving Area Map - Chiquita Rd. and Haley St.
Paving Chiquita Rd., E. De La Guerra St. and E. Haley Streets
Starting Monday, April 15th, the Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving a portion of the Eastside neighborhood.During this project you may experience temporary delays and parking restrictions. The Streets will be closed…
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EV Rebate Program Update
As of April 22, 2024, Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) customers can apply for new rebates for electric vehicles purchased or leased on or after that date.
Sustainability News
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Delta Air Lines Returns to SBA June 7
Starting June 7, 2024, Delta Air Lines returns to Santa Barbara Airport with daily nonstop service to Atlanta, Georgia and twice daily nonstop service to Salt Lake City, Utah. DEPARTURE SCHEDULEAtlanta (ATL)7:25am SBA…
Airport News
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City Offering Low-Cost Youth Swim Lessons and Water Safety Programs
May is National Water Safety Month, an annual observance aimed at preventing drowning incidents and keeping individuals safe in and around water. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the leading…
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Sustainably SBPL Monthly Challenge April : Slow Fashion, Fixes & Reuse
Learn how to mend your clothing to give it a longer lifespan and keep it out of the landfill.
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