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End of Year Closure
As part of the City’s annual Holiday closure, most City Land Development Team offices and operations will close beginning Friday, December 22, 2023, and will resume business on Tuesday, January 2, 2024…
Starting January 1, 2024, the temporary use of private property for outdoor dining, granted to many local businesses, will need to be permitted. Outdoor dining on private property typically occurs in private parking lots or in other areas…
Starting November 2, the City is accepting proposals for its 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs, with around $600,000 available for local non-profits. These grants support community projects like rehabilitation,…
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,…
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…
State Street News
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. To gain insights…
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.
The City of Santa Barbara is seeking public comment on the 2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER evaluates the City’s performance on the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan (AAP), which listed…
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Santa Barbara will hold a needs assessment Public Hearing in preparation for development of its 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan. During the hearing the City will also review its performance of program…
On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, the City will present the State Street transportation history and key transportation considerations for the long-term design.
The agenda is available on the State Street Advisory Committee page.
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State Street News
As the City begins to plan for its Annual Action Plan for the next fiscal year, the City is seeking input from our community partners, stakeholders and residents as we prioritize the potential uses for CDBG funding in the fiscal year…
On Monday, August 21, 2023, the City and the MIG consulting team will lead a discussion with the State Street Advisory Committee on the visions, concepts, and thematic placemaking interventions for the State Street Promenade, with a…
State Street News
Building & Safety Division Inspection Staff will be in training on the following two dates and no building permit inspections will be conducted:
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Building…
Congratulations to Allison DeBusk, the newly appointed City Planner! Allison has been a key member of the City of Santa Barbara’s Planning Division for nearly 20 years and is respected throughout the organization and community for her…
Meeting Information
There are two upcoming State Street Advisory Committee meetings.
State Street News
The Planning Commission hearing date on the Revised Draft Housing Element has been changed from May 4 to June 1, 2023. On June 1, the Planning Commission will receive a presentation and public comment on the Revised Draft Housing Element,…
The federal Fair Housing Act ensures equal access to housing regardless of your race, color, national origin, familial status, sex, disability or religion.
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In August 2022, the City’s submitted the initial draft 2023-2031 Housing Element to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review. In November 2022, HCD sent a response letter to the City with revisions…
On Friday, May 5, 2023, the City will host workshops presented by John Caprarelli, P.E., CASp, on accessibility requirements and regulations for businesses. Discussion topics will include:
PUBLIC NOTICE: In order for the City to receive annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), an Annual Action…