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Alta Mesa Neighborhood
CANCELED - Paving Notice - Alta Mesa Neighborhood
PAVING POSPONED DUE TO WEATHER. UPDATED PAVING NOTICE TO FOLLOW. 
Mission Creek at De La Vina with overgrown vegetation encompassing a City building.
Draft Creek Buffer Ordinance Open House on February 5
The City of Santa Barbara has released a Draft Creek Buffer Ordinance and invites the public to an Open House to learn more and provide feedback. City staff will be on hand to answer questions and discuss the proposed measures in detail.
Sustainability News
Watermain Construction
Water Main Pipeline Replacement on Tap for Lucinda Lane and Nearby Streets Beginning Week of February 17
Due to supply chain issues, the water main replacement construction will take place in two phases. The first phase, starting the week of February 17th, will verify underground utilities and order materials. Work will take place on the…
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City Administrator's Statement on ICE
The below written statement was given by City Administrator Kelly McAdoo during the January 28, 2025, Regular Council Meeting.
Flyers with local immigration resources
Immigration Resources
Information services and resource navigation is a core library service. Listed below are immigration resources. For a complete list of local community resources, please visit our Community Connections page.
Library News
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Upcoming City Council Hearing on the Objective Design and Development Standards
The City is proposing an amendment to the Municipal Code to add objective design and development standards for multi-unit and mixed-use housing projects to comply with state law, set clear design expectations, streamline design review…
Water Heater
NEW: Free and Expedited Heat Pump Water Heater Permitting Process
On January 15, 2025, the Community Development Department, in partnership with the Sustainability & Resilience Department and Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE), deployed an expedited OnDemand permitting process and permit fee waiver…
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Public Workshop: Upcoming Changes for City of Santa Barbara MarBorg Customers
The Clean Community Division and MarBorg Industries will host a Public Workshop to discuss upcoming changes for trash and recycling customers in the City of Santa Barbara.
Sustainability News
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January 28, 2025 City Council Meeting on Short-Term Action Plan
At the January 28, 2025 City Council meeting, City Staff will provide an update on the State Street Short-Term Action Plan. This item will include an in-progress update for the following items:
State Street News
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