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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…

During the week of October 14th, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving a portion of Yankee Farm neighborhood.During the duration of this project, you may experience temporary delays and parking restrictions…

Santa Barbara Airport is proud to acknowledge three recent awards recognizing staff for their dedication and commitment to SBA.

The City recently held an online and in-person community meeting for the Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project (Project). These meetings provided a Project update and requested…

The Loma Fire broke out on the night of May 20, 2021, above Loma Alta Drive. The fire burned approximately nine acres, damaging multiple residences, before it was contained by fire personnel.  

Planned improvements in Douglas Family Preserve will begin this month, including wildfire prevention, trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and removal of hazardous trees.

The City of Santa Barbara is thrilled to announce a new lease agreement with the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) for the City-owned property located at 916 State Street, formerly known as the Fiesta 5 Theater. This marks…

The Parks and Recreation Commission is scheduled to consider a recommendation to restore the tree canopy on the 300 to 800 blocks of East Anapamu Street with native coast live oaks instead of Italian stone pines. 

Starting Monday, October 7, the City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce expanded service hours at City Hall and various public counters to better serve the needs of residents and businesses. These extended hours will offer increased…