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July is Smart Irrigation Month! Check your aim: make sure sprinklers are only watering your garden and not the sidewalk or house. Check to see if you have the correct arc or if sprinklers have been twisted. Learn how to check your…
City laboratory staff conduct more than 12,000 water quality tests each year to ensure safe drinking water for our community. As in past years, the City outperformed every state and federal regulatory health standard for water quality.…
As part of the Westside Community Paseos Project, new safety features are being installed on Gillespie Street including traffic diverters, a raised crosswalk and more. Read more to learn about how the Project creates safer crossings for…
As part of the Westside Community Paseos Project, a landscaped traffic diverter will be constructed at the intersection of Gillespe and Valerio Streets. This feature will reduce overall vehicular traffic volumes and speed on Gillespie…
The Westside Community Paseos Project will provide strong walking and biking connections within the Westside, and from the Westside, to Downtown. Construction began and will continue into mid-July on Gillespie Street. Work will begin on…
The City will resume assessing late fees for past due water, sewer, and trash bills starting July 2023. Beginning September 2023, utility bills that are 60 days overdue are subject to service disconnection. To avoid paying late fees or…
The City Streets Operations Division will begin paving West Valerio Street Tuesday, May 30. Crews will be grinding and milling and work in this area is expected to last until the end of June. The streets impacted will be closed between 7 a…
On Tuesday, May 23, the community is invited to learn about the services and people behind Public Works in De La Guerra Plaza at our annual Meet and Greet in honor of National Public Works Week. Learn about career opportunities, "Touch a…
Live Music, the City Hall Open House, art and wine events, your social calendar is about to heat up! With a variety of fun, local events happening this month, the Public Works Downtown Team created an informational flyer with the most…
So many fun, local events are happening this month, fill up that social calendar and make parking a breeze. The Public Works Downtown Team took the guesswork out of it; check out this informative flyer with the most convenient and closest…
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:
The City will begin intersection improvement work on West Valerio Street at Calle Canon and West Valerio Street at Hillside Avenue. Construction kicks off Monday, April 10. The project is part of the City’s Pavement Maintenance Project,…
Construction for the Westside Community Paseos Project, which is providing strong walking and biking connections within the Westside, and from the Westside to Downtown, is continuing on the 600 block of West Micheltorena Street and will…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…