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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Faulkner Gallery will be closed for audiovisual upgrades. 
The Eastside Library will be partially closed from July 7-12.

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All SBPL locations will open late on Thursday, July 3. Visit our calendar for details.
All SBPL locations will be closed on Friday, July 4, for Independence Day.

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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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Now Available! Building Permit Dashboard
The City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce the launch of a new online Building Permit Dashboard, now live and available to the public at the Building Permit Dashboard page.
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Water Affordability Community Workshop
The City and The Alliance for Water Efficiency are hosting a Water Affordability Community Workshop on Thursday, November 2 at the Westside Neighborhood Center.
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We Need Your Feedback to Help Shape the Future of Downtown Parking
Have you taken the Parking Preferences Survey and shared your feedback on the City's Downtown Parking Program? Community feedback will help the City as we assess our parking operations and funding model to ensure long-term sustainability…
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City Awarded Nearly $3 Million for Wildfire Prevention Within Open Space Parks
The City has been awarded a $2.9 million CAL FIRE grant to bolster its commitment to wildfire resilience and community safety. The funding will support an ongoing collaboration between the City's Fire and Parks and Recreation Departments…
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Registration Now Open for Fall and Winter Camps
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is offering fall and winter camps for the city’s youth. Youth can spend their breaks from school connecting with new friends, staying active, and engaging in a new or familiar sport.
Parks & Rec News
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SBA Receives 2023 Mayor's Award
Santa Barbara Airport was honored to receive one of this year’s Mayor’s Awards recognizing our commitment to advancing access and equity for people of all abilities.
Airport News
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Public Meeting to Review Draft Lower Eastside Community Connectivity Active Transportation Plan
The Transportation and Circulation Committee will review and comment on the Draft Lower Eastside Community Connectivity Active Transportation Plan (Draft Plan) on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. The public is…
Draft Proposed Objective Design and Development Standards Architectural Styles Map
Community Input Requested on Architectural Styles
Which architectural styles are appropriate for the City’s multi-unit housing neighborhoods? Beginning today through December 31, 2023, let us know where you think the City should allow Craftsman, Mediterranean, or Contemporary styles for…
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Adoption Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element for Review
City staff have worked closely with HCD to respond and prepare the proposed Adoption Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element that complies with State Housing Element Law. Two versions of the document are posted for public review until October 30,…
State Street Advisory Committee Meeting September 2023
Upcoming State Street Advisory Committee Meeting – October 23
On Monday, October 23, 2023, the City and the MIG consulting team will lead a discussion with the State Street Advisory Committee on the transportation network and mobility components for the State Street Master Plan. MIG and City…
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