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Triennial Construction Code Adoption
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…
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2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) Available for Review
The Program Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) is now available for public review and comment. This report summarizes and evaluates previous achievements that were undertaken to meet the City's 5-year…
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Bubbles Take Over State Street This September
This September, the City is sponsoring free, family-friendly bubble play events every Saturday. Bubbles will be taking over State Street between De La Guerra Street and State Street, creating a fun, interactive experience for the whole…
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20th Annual Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival
Celebrate Santa Barbara Channel’s bounty and the fishermen who harvest it at the 20th Annual Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival on Saturday, October 21. Timed to celebrate the opening of lobster season, the Festival showcases…
Community Paseos Corridor
Eastside Community Paseos Construction Update
Construction of the Eastside Community Paseos Project is scheduled to resume the week of October 9, 2023, on the 900 E. block of Cota Street, and will last for approximately one month on this block. Safety enhancements on this block…
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Weekly Volunteer Program Returns to Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden
A popular volunteer program has returned to Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden. The City of Santa Barbara’s Parks and Recreation Department is inviting volunteers of all skill levels to assist in caring for the downtown park, often called the…
Parks & Rec News
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A Message from the Santa Barbara Police Department
The Santa Barbara Police Department is actively monitoring and staying informed about the complex and evolving situation in the Middle East. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the individuals and families affected by these tragic…
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Average Unit-Size Density (AUD) Incentive Program Progress Report: A Look Back on a Decade of Housing Production.
July 2023 marks 10 years since the adoption of the Average Unit-Size Density Incentive (AUD) Program, which was intended to encourage the development of smaller, more attainable housing units in select areas of the city.
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Got Feedback? Download the SB Connect App!
Have you downloaded SB Connect? The City of Santa Barbara's new app makes it easy to report things that need repair or attention around town - including at the Airport! While inside the Terminal, use it to report any maintenance…
Airport News
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is breast cancer awareness month. This year is the tenth anniversary of the Pink Patch Project, and we are excited to announce that the Santa Barbara Police Department is participating! The Pink Patch Project is part of a…
Rendering of Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project
Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project Construction Begins October 2
The State Street undercrossing of Highway 101 is getting a major facelift, as the Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project is set to begin Monday, October 2. The Project connects the City’s two most active transportation-oriented…
Sewer Lateral
REMINDER: All Sewer Lateral Repairs Require a Permit
All sewer lateral repairs require a permit, including lateral lining and backwater valve installations. Sewer Lateral Inspection Program (SLIP) participants must provide a copy of their permit(s) (some repairs require both a Public Works…
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