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Do you have a beautiful, water wise garden? The WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest celebrates and recognizes beautiful, water efficient front yards throughout the County. Submit photos and apply online by April 30!
If you're interested…
March 28, 2023
Please join us online or in person to learn about design options for a new pedestrian and bicycle U.S. Highway 101 overcrossing between the Lower Eastside and Dwight Murphy Field. These concepts are part of the Lower Eastside Community…
March 28, 2023
Construction for the Westside Community Paseos Project, will continue this month (weather permitting) on the 600 block of W. Micheltorena Street.
The Paseos Project will provide strong walking and biking connections within the Westside,…
March 15, 2023
As part of planned upgrades, the City’s online permit system Accela Citizen Access (ACA) will undergo maintenance beginning Friday, February 24th at 5:00 p.m. and will be operational again on Monday, February 27th at 8:30 a.m. This…
February 24, 2023
The City of Santa Barbara’s Planning Division, in collaboration with AIA Santa Barbara, is seeking input on the Single Family Design Board (SFDB) design review process. This initiative is part of the City's effort to streamline and…
February 8, 2023
In-person assistance is available through the Santa Barbara Public Library’s Community Connections program, which offers appointments for one-on-one assistance with navigating community resources and social services. Adult Education staff…
January 23, 2023
Public counters for the Community Development and Public Works Departments at 630 Garden street have reopened to their regular hours of 8:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday. Applications may also be submitted online at any time.…
January 11, 2023
The City of Santa Barbara has been awarded $54 million through the California Active Transportation Program for projects on Cliff Drive, Milpas Street, and within the Westside and Lower West neighborhoods.
The Active Transportation…
January 4, 2023
End of Year Closure
As part of the City’s annual Holiday closure, most City Land Development Team offices and operations will close beginning Thursday, December 22, 2022, and will resume business on Tuesday, January 3,…
December 7, 2022
End of Year Closure
As part of the City’s annual Holiday closure, most City Land Development Team offices and operations will close beginning Thursday, December 22, 2022, and will resume business on Tuesday, January 3,…
November 9, 2022
Construction for the Olive Mill Roundabout is scheduled to begin in late November 2022 and last through summer 2023. The project consists of reconfiguring the existing six-legged intersection at Olive Mill Road, Coast Village Road, Jameson…
November 8, 2022
Join the Sewer Lateral Inspection Program on Tuesday, November 1 from 12-12:30 p.m. for a webinar. In this webinar you will learn about common maintenance issues with sewer laterals and how to address them before the issue becomes more…
October 25, 2022
Be SAFE ON STATE: All road users are encouraged to be alert, stop at red lights, keep a safe distance, watch your speeds, and be respectful. Watch here.
October 19, 2022
Expect significant traffic control, detours and delays at State Street intersections from Ortega Street to Victoria Street on October 20-21. The City will remove the temporary green bike lane pavement markings along this corridor. Read…
October 18, 2022
Beginning on October 17, the City will begin realigning the roadway in preparation of the construction of the multiuse path south of Modoc Road connecting the City’s portion to Santa Barbara County’s Multiuse Path. This realigning project…
October 11, 2022
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…
October 10, 2022
Many trees in our climate should be watered, even in years when we’re getting enough rain. However, during times of drought, street trees and trees in our gardens need a little extra help. Actions such as watering at the drip line of the…
September 20, 2022
Night paving work will begin on West Mission Street from Modoc Road to the Mission Creek Bridge next week. Detours in the surrounding areas will be in effect to minimize construction time and ensure the least disruption to normal traffic.…
September 13, 2022
The City is currently replacing aging water main infrastructure in order to maintain the quality and reliability of water service on South Ontare Road, San Pedro Lane, San Pablo Lane, and Santa Maria Lane. Work began last week, involving…
September 13, 2022
The City will be paving on Eucalyptus Hill Road from Alameda Padre Serra to Clifton Street on Tuesday and Wednesday. Paving will also take place on Salinas Place and Oak Street this week and next Monday. During these two projects you may…
September 7, 2022