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Fireworks over West Beach
Celebrate the Fourth of July Safely
The City of Santa Barbara invites community members to celebrate this holiday safely by attending only professional firework displays, such as the Fourth of July Celebration on the waterfront. There’s no better place to enjoy a full…
Photo of downspout emptying to gravel that helps with storm water management and run off.
Annual Notice: Erosion, Sedimentation Control, and Stormwater Quality Program
This annual informational bulletin outlines guidance on Best Management Practices (BMPs) aimed at reducing erosion, retaining sediment on site, and protecting water quality throughout construction activities. Program…
Image on man at computer submitting Plan Check Responses via DigEplan
Plan Check Responses Must Be Submitted via DigEplan Starting July 7, 2025
To streamline the building plan review process, the City of Santa Barbara will require applicants to provide digital correction responses through our electronic plan review system, DigEplan, beginning July 7, 2025.This…
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Photo of an upstairs balcony
Elevated Deck Inspection Program
Reminder of upcoming deadline. Recent California State laws SB 721 (2018) and SB 326 (2019) require inspections of elevated decks to ensure that multi-family and condominium buildings maintain safe, structurally sound…
Intersection of Anapamu and San Andres Streets, cyclist sharing the road with vehicles.
Upcoming Community Meetings for the Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan
The City of Santa Barbara will host two community meetings on Monday, June 16, and Wednesday, June 18, to share updates on the Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Plan. The project provides safe pedestrian and bicycle…
Mission Creek at De La Vina with overgrown vegetation encompassing a City building.
Update on Draft Creek Buffer Ordinance
Thank you to everyone who shared feedback on the Draft Creek Buffer Ordinance. We are writing to provide you an update on where we are with the ordinance development and our planned next steps. Based on comments…
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Watermain Construction
Construction Notice: Water Main Replacement on Alameda Padre Serra and Surrounding Streets
The City is replacing aging water main infrastructure, including piping, valves, and hydrants to maintain the quality and reliability of water service.Construction will take place on the following streets from mid-June 2025 through winter…
State Street Undercrossing Ribbon Cutting
Investing in Community Safety and Connectivity: City of Santa Barbara Celebrates Completion of Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project
The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the completion of the Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, June 4, to celebrate the official opening of the new undercrossing.
Cliff Drive road between Oliver and Meigs Roads
Notice of Proposed Tree Removals and New Tree Plantings for Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project
The Cliff Drive Vision Zero project (Project) proposes removing 23 of the existing 322 street trees on Cliff Drive, with approximately 70 new street tree planting opportunities. The Project consultant arborist identified them as impacted…
Groundbreaking guests wearing hard hats and holding gold shovels
Construction Underway for Full-Scale Renovation of Dwight Murphy Field
A groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of construction for the long-awaited Dwight Murphy Field Renovation Project. The renovation will transform the 100-year-old park into a modern, inclusive recreation space designed to serve a…
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Vic Trace aerial showing an above ground reservoir.
Conceptual Drawings Will be Presented to Architectural Board of Review on June 9
The City of Santa Barbara’s Public Works Department will be presenting conceptual drawings of the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project (Project) to the City’s Architectural Board of Review (ABR) on Monday, June 9 at 3:00 P.M. The…
Clay cup on wood table. The cup is labeled “Dune Coffee Roasters – City of Santa Barbara.”
Santa Barbara Launches ‘Choose to Reuse’ Pilot with Dune Coffee Roasters
The City of Santa Barbara, in partnership with Dune Coffee Roasters, has launched a new summer pilot program aimed at reducing single-use coffee cup waste one reusable cup at a time.
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