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End of Year Deadline for Building Permit Application Submissions Under the 2022 Code Cycle
End of Year Closure The City’s Land Development Team will observe its annual Holiday Closure from Friday, December 19, 2025, through Monday, January 5, 2026. During this period, most offices and operations will be…
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Adaptive Reuse Projects – New Rules Coming Soon
On October 21, 2025, the Santa Barbara City Council adopted a new inland zoning ordinance section― to support and incentivize adaptive reuse projects that convert existing, nonresidential buildings to housing.  …
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Triennial Construction Code Adoption Ordinance Committee Review
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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SBA's Angi Daus Elected to SWAAAE Board of Directors
SBA is proud to announce that Angi Daus, Airport Marketing Supervisor, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (SWAAAE). SWAAAE is a chapter of the nationwide…
Airport News
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De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project -Latest Concept Plan
After two postponements, the De La Guerra Revitalization Project latest concept plan will be heard at the Historic Landmarks Commission on Wednesday, August 2nd.  The item is scheduled to be heard at approximately 4:00 PM.  If…
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SBA Employee of the Month: Scott Heffelfinger
Congratulations to Scott Heffelfinger, SBA’s Employee of the Month for May! Scott serves as an Operations Specialist within the Operations Division at SBA. Scott has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance, professionalism, and…
Airport News
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Anacapa Street Library Book Return Moving
To keep our patrons and staff safe, the Library Book Return in front of the Courthouse on Anacapa Street will be removed on Monday, August 7. Additional Books Returns have been installed on Anapamu Street between State and Anacapa Streets…
Library News
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Public Fitness Stations Installed in Parque de los Niños
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has completed a project to install fitness equipment in Parque de los Niños. The project aims to provide new recreational opportunities within the small lower…
Parks & Rec News
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Meet Catalina, SBPL's Spanish Outreach Coordinator
Serving the Spanish-speaking community is critical to Santa Barbara Public Library’s mission. For SBPL to shape our programming with a focus on the most urgent needs of this community, we needed to engage directly with Spanish speakers to…
Library News
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Need Help Paying Your Water Bill? Apply for Assistance!
The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is available to City customers in need of bill assistance. LIHWAP is a federally funded program offering a one-time benefit of up to $15,000 per household for past-due or current…
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Flights Added for Summer Travel
Still need to book your summer travel? Take advantage of increased flight service this season. Both United and Southwest are adding additional flights to their schedules to help get you where you’re going, including LAX, Las Vegas, and…
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National Disability Independence Day is July 26
Thirty-three years ago, on July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law to ensure the civil rights of people with disabilities; establishing a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of…
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