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Triennial Construction Code Adoption Ordinance Committee Review
Every three years, the State of California amends and adopts updates to the International Construction Codes. The City, in turn, adopts the State’s updates and any local amendments by ordinance. These then become the governing construction…
Crowd at the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Open House on October 15, 2025.
Community Invited to Share Feedback on the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment
The Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Project proposes to transform the existing shopping center into a vibrant, mixed-use district that will bring new residents, revitalize retail activity, and strengthen the long-term economic and social…
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2025 Immigrant Relief Fund Grants Awarded
The City of Santa Barbara, in partnership with the Fund for Santa Barbara, is proud to announce the allocation of $333,000 in grant funding through the City of Santa Barbara Immigrant Relief Fund (SBCIRF) Grant Program. This funding,…
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Upcoming Paving Project on Chapala Street Starting August 26
Starting Monday, August 26 at 7:00 a.m., new asphalt pavement will be installed along Chapala Street, from U.S. Highway 101 to Sola Street. The work will begin on the 300 block of Chapala Street, with one block being paved each day. This…
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Coming Soon – Electronic Plan Review Software
Coming September 9th!  The City is pleased to introduce—DigEplan—a new electronic plan review software designed to enhance the plan submittal experience. During upload, the software will check for plan sheet page…
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Second Community Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Upcoming Improvements at Douglas Family Preserve
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host a second public meeting to discuss upcoming improvements at the Douglas Family Preserve. The Department aims to balance the open space park’s mix of recreational uses with…
Parks & Rec News
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Needs Survey Offers Opportunity for Community Input Regarding the Use of HOME and CDBG Grant Funding
The City of Santa Barbara seeks your input as we work to identify community development priorities, fair and affordable housing needs, and factors that shape equal access to housing for incorporation into the City’s 2025-2029 5-Year…
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Master Plan Update: Final Public Meetings
Santa Barbara Airport invites the community to participate in the last series of public meetings regarding the Airport Master Plan Update. These meetings will consider final updates and concepts for the Airport’s future development.
Airport News
SBJH Completed Multiuse Path
Santa Barbara Junior High Multiuse Path Completed
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Continued Planning Commission Hearing on the Objective Design and Development Standards
On August 8, 2024, the Planning Commission voted to continue the hearing on the Title 25 Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS) to August 29, 2024. The Planning Commission’s motion also included several amendments to the ODDS.…
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Passenger Appreciation Week at SBA
Santa Barbara Airport is excited to celebrate our inaugural Passenger Appreciation Week August 18-24! To show our thanks, we're hosting a week full of activities and surprises for passengers traveling through the SBA Terminal. Passengers…
Airport News
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Holiday MarBorg Service Delay
Due to the Labor Day holiday, there will be a one-day delay in residential trash, recycling, and yard waste pickup. If your regular service day is Monday, it will be moved to Tuesday, and so forth, extending through Saturday. Regularly…
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