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Two images side by side the left image is of an homeless encampment next to a retaining wall, the second image on the right side is after a cleanup was performed and you can see all the litter and debris have been removed
City of Santa Barbara Publishes Updated Encampment Response Protocol and Transitions to Uniform 24-Hour Noticing
Protecting Our CommunityThe City of Santa Barbara is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all its residents, including those who are unsheltered. As part of our ongoing efforts to manage encampments…
Community Needs Survey photo of a teacher and student to represent one of the many needs
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…
SBJH Completed Multiuse Path
Santa Barbara Junior High Multiuse Path Completed
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State Street Bikes Pedestrians August 2022 News Crop
Upcoming Joint Historic Landmarks Commission and Planning Commission Meeting – October 14
On Friday, October 14, 2022, the Historic Landmarks Commission and Planning Commission will hold a joint special meeting to receive a presentation on the State Street Master Plan and discuss the past, present, and future condition of…
State Street Bikes Pedestrians August 2022 News Crop
Upcoming Joint Historic Landmarks Commission and Planning Commission Meeting – October 14
On Friday, October 14, 2022, the Historic Landmarks Commission and Planning Commission will hold a joint special meeting to receive a presentation on the State Street Master Plan and discuss the past, present, and future condition of…
State Street News
People stroll along the sidewalk of Chase Palm Park during the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Shows
Booth Spaces Available to Local Artisans
Become a part of the Arts and Crafts Show just in time for the holiday season. Display your products to visitors and locals on Cabrillo Boulevard at the City's weekly open-air market every Sunday. Artisans must be residents of the County…
Blue graphic with white text that reads "Through Many Windows Art Show"
Library Art Show
The Library’s Art Show, Through Many Windows: A World Reimagined, is available to view at the Central Library throughout the month of October.  Inspired by this year’s SB Reads title, The Fifth Season by NK Jemisin, local…
This image shows the 8 newly sworn in Santa Barbara Police Department Officers standing in a line with Chief Kelly Gordon.
Eight New Police Officers Sworn In
Chief Kelly Gordon swore in eight new police officers last week, including six academy graduates and two lateral officers. Many of these new officers are Santa Barbara County natives and come from law enforcement families. The six…
Photo shows the bottom of the Thousand Steps beach on the Mesa. Image depicts the new handrail and steps with the sand and ocean in view.
Thousand Steps Reopened After Safety Repairs and Improvements
Thousand Steps has reopened after a six-month closure. During that time, the City Parks and Recreation Department made significant safety repairs and improvements to the popular landmark, which serves as one of three public beach access…
People stroll along the sidewalk of Chase Palm Park during the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Shows
Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show Seeking Additional Artisans Before Holidays
The Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show is seeking additional artisans to join the beachfront open-air market before the busy holiday season begins.
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Updating the Landscape Design Standards for Water Conservation image of house and water wise landscaping
Updating the Landscape Design Standards for Water Conservation
As a valued member of the Santa Barbara design community, we invite you to share your input on the proposed revisions to the City’s Landscape Design Standards for Water Conservation (LDS). The City’s LDS were last revised in 2008; after 14…
Santa Barbara Design Standards Work Group Meeting 4 Presentation Cover
Santa Barbara Design Standards Work Group Meeting #4
To encourage more housing in Santa Barbara and respond to changes in State Law, new design standards are being created for multi-unit housing to make the design review process more predictable and easier to understand while meeting the…
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