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What We Do
- We develop public policies that reflect the community’s vision, manages the City’s growth within existing resources, and enhances our unique quality of life.
- We manage the process of land use entitlement and environmental review, including stakeholder involvement, through all stages of development.
- We assist the community in preserving and protecting the City’s natural beauty, character, heritage, and established architectural traditions.
- We provide information on land use and zoning to the public and ensure that development complies with those regulations.
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Comments Accepted through March 1, 2026The public review period of the draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study ends in less than a week—on March 1. Staff is…
The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce it is accepting submissions for designer-owned plans for preapproved Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Submissions are now being accepted on a rolling basis, with no application deadline.…
A permit revision is an update to an issued building permit that reflects changes to approved plans or project details, ensuring your project stays accurate and compliant. To make applying for revisions easier and improve plan…
Upgrade your home’s comfort and efficiency with permit fee coverage up to $820 The Community Development Department, in partnership with Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE), is offering an express permit for the replacement of an…
The City of Santa Barbara’s Building and Safety Division is announcing a change to the daily inspection request cut-off time. Effective Monday, March 2, 2026, the inspection request cut-off time will change from 6:30 a.m. to 6…
Public Review and Comments through March 1, 2026City staff invite the community to participate in public review of the draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study and provide comments. The City’s Inclusionary Housing Requirements are…