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The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the upcoming construction of the Santa Barbara Junior High School Multiuse Path Project (Project). Construction will begin in late June 2024, with expected completion by the end of July.
The City of Santa Barbara has awarded contracts for the environmental and design phases of the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project. This is a significant step toward ensuring a safe, resilient water delivery system for the community…
On Thursday, June 27, 2024, the City will host workshops presented by John Caprarelli, P.E., CASp, on accessibility requirements and regulations for businesses. Discussion topics will include:
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department is reopening Loma Alta Drive from Coronel Street to West Canon Perdido Street to vehicular traffic on Friday, May 10th. Loma Alta Drive may be closed periodically in the future in…
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department will be repairing three sections of failed roadway on Gibraltar Road between El Cielito Road and the City limits that were damaged during the January 2023 storm season. The Project scope…
The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce it is now accepting submissions for designer-owned plans for preapproved Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Preapproved plans are ADU designs submitted by designers, architects, builders, and…
A portion of the Beachway Multiuse Path (Path) adjacent to Andrée Clark Bird Refuge is temporarily closed starting Monday, April 15th for approximately one week at the intersection of Los Patos Way and Channel Drive due to the…
Building Permit Inspection requests can now be scheduled online through the City’s Permit Portal! Traditionally, inspection requests have been submitted via phone and email messages, an administratively intensive process for building…
The Streets Operations & Infrastructure Management Division (Streets Division) cleans and maintains the City's existing transportation and storm drain system infrastructure within the public right of way. The City’s…
The City of Santa Barbara Street Operations Production Paving Crew will be closing Alameda Padre Serra to through traffic between Dover Road and Las Alturas Road (see image of map) from Monday, March 25th through Thursday, March…
The City of Santa Barbara’s water system represents one of the largest investments in public infrastructure in the City, playing a critical role in providing the foundation for our community…
Starting March 5, 2024, Building Permit Inspection requests can now be scheduled online through the City’s Permit Portal! Traditionally, inspection requests have been submitted via phone and email messages, an administratively intensive…
In December 2023, the City Council amended the Average Unit-size Density Incentive Program (AUD Program) to make it into the City’s permanent multi-unit housing program by eliminating the Program’s expiration date (Ordinance 6129). The…
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,…
Apply today for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), a federally funded program offering a one-time benefit of up to $15,000 per household for past-due or current bills. We encourage low-income households to apply…
Before we all gather for the holidays, remember, pouring fats, oils, and grease (FOG) down the drain or garbage disposal creates obstructions in underground pipes and creates serious problems like blockages and sewer overflows. Protect…
Service disconnections will begin in January 2024 for water and trash bills that are 60 days overdue. Make a payment today to avoid service interruption. Payment plans are available. City customers may also qualify for water bill…
On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, the City upgraded Accela Citizen Access (ACA), the online permit portal, to have a new user-friendly look and feel for our customers. The new permit portal makes it easier to submit a new building permit,…
Bike lanes and high-visibility crosswalks are coming to the State Street Promenade from Victoria to Haley Streets as part of a pilot project! Installation will begin Tuesday, November 14, along State Street from Victoria to Anapamu…
The City has partnered with Flume to help you protect your property, take control of your water use, and save money on your next water bill. Flume gives you down to the minute, easy to read water use data to help you track water…