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As part of the Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project (Project), the City will remove eight Laurel Fig (Ficus) trees in June and July 2025. These trees have been identified as safety and accessibility concerns. Before…
Join the City, SBCAG, and MOVE Santa Barbara County and grab your helmet for 47-ride-inspiring CycleMAYnia 2025 activities! For the CycleMAYnia event calendar, click below on the link:
The City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce the launch of our Preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program—a faster, more affordable way for homeowners to build detached ADUs on their property.
The City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving a portion of the Westside neighborhood from Monday, April 28, through Thursday, May 1, impacting W. Micheltorena Street, Almond Avenue, W. Sola Street, W. Victoria Street…
Listed below are two upcoming meetings associated with the Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project (Project): • City Council, Tuesday, April 15, 2025 (Consent Agenda): Project environmental…
The City will host an information session for the community regarding the De la Vina Bridge Replacement Project (Project). The Project will replace the existing bridge over Mission Creek, located at 2700 De la Vina Street, between Vernon…
The City will host two community engagement workshops to update residents on the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project. Located in the Alta Mesa neighborhood, this storage reservoir is a vital component of the City's water distribution…
This year, we celebrate nationwide the 57th anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act. The Act made discrimination in housing transactions unlawful, including the rental, refinance, and sale of housing. The Fair Housing…
Upgrading your water heater? Switch to a heat pump water heater for a healthier, safer, and more energy-efficient home! These electric alternatives reduce carbon emissions, improve indoor air quality, and lower energy costs.The City’s…
The City of Santa Barbara owns and maintains 257 miles of sewer mains which deliver wastewater to the El Estero Water Resource Center. To continue delivering quality service, the City will conduct CCTV (closed-circuit television)…
To reduce daytime traffic and business impacts, the City will be performing nighttime construction between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. from March 23 through March 26 (weather permitting) to grind off existing asphalt and place new asphalt…
Participate in a quick 5-minute survey about how you use water in your daily life! Plus, you could win an iPad!This survey is part of a larger nationwide study by the Water Research Foundation focused on understanding water use in homes.…
The City of Santa Barbara's Town Hall on Fire Safety and the City’s Water System offers the public an opportunity to learn from representatives of the Fire Department and the Public Works Water Resources Division.
*Sharing on behalf of Santa Barbara County Association of Governments*For Immediate ReleaseFebruary 20, 2025Santa Barbara County Association of Governments is seeking grant applications until April 1 for eligible projects…
Help plan the future of Santa Barbara’s Waterfront!The City of Santa Barbara has begun developing a 30-Year Waterfront Adaptation Plan and is pleased to invite you and your group, business, or organization to participate in the process.
The City of Santa Barbara is doubling the number of available sandbag stations from two to four to better serve the community during severe storm events.When are Sandbag Stations Opened?Sandbag stations are only opened…
On January 15, 2025, the Community Development Department, in partnership with the Sustainability & Resilience Department and Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE), deployed an expedited OnDemand permitting process and permit fee waiver…
The City of Santa Barbara has released draft updates to the Master Environmental Assessment (MEA) Guidelines for Archaeological Resources and MEA Guidelines for Historic Resources. These documents, published separately,…
The City held online (video recording) and in-person community enga
The draft of the City’s annual Water Supply Management Report is available for public review and comment. The Report summarizes the City’s water production and water use over the past water year (October 2023 – September 2024). The draft…