We are working on economic and public safety response time analysis. Our next City Council meeting on the State Street Master Plan is anticipated in September 2025. 

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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…
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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…
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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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Rebate for Water Leak Alert Device
  The City has partnered with Flume to help you protect your property, take control of your water use, and save money on your next water bill. Flume gives you down to the minute, easy to read water use data to help you track water…
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New Expedited Electric Vehicle Charger Permitting Process
On November 15, 2023, the Community Development Department will deploy an expedited OnDemand permitting process for electric vehicle (EV) charger installation permits. Applicants are now able to apply online, pay fees, and instantly…
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State Street Promenade Bike Lane and Crosswalk Installation Begins November 14
Bike lanes and high-visibility crosswalks are coming to the State Street Promenade from Victoria to Haley Streets as part of a pilot project. Installation will begin Tuesday, November 14th, along State Street from Victoria to Anapamu…
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State Street Promenade Bike Lanes and Crosswalks Being Installed This Week
Bike lanes and high-visibility crosswalks are coming to the State Street Promenade from Victoria to Haley Streets as part of a pilot project!  Installation will begin Tuesday, November 14th, along State Street from Victoria to Anapamu…
New Online Permit Portal Interface
New Look Coming to Our Online Permit Portal!
On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, the City will be upgrading Accela Citizen Access (ACA), the online permit portal, to have a new user-friendly look and feel for our customers. The new permit portal will make it easier to submit a new…
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Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project Design Kick Off
Get involved in shaping the Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project! The City is kicking off the design phase of the project with a webinar on Wednesday, November 15 and an in-person meeting on November 29. This project will create a three-mile…
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Neighborhood Cleanup Event: Cacique & Alisos
Join the City's Environmental Services Division for this month's Neighborhood Cleanup Event on Saturday, November 11 at Cacique and Alisos Streets. No pre-registration required, if you have time, grab some litter pickers or graffiti…
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Westside Community Paseos Project Construction Update
During late November/early December, a new northbound bike lane will be installed on the east side of the 1400 block of Castillo Street. The new bike lane will provide a safe and direct connection for cyclists traveling from Downtown to…
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Nourishing Our Community: Weekly Food Distributions with Parks and Recreation
Every week, the Parks and Recreation Department and the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County partner to provide free, fresh produce and healthy groceries to the community through mobile pantries and mobile farmers markets. All in need are…
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