We are working on economic and public safety response time analysis. Our next City Council meeting on the State Street Master Plan is anticipated in September 2025. 

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Faulkner Gallery will be closed for audiovisual upgrades. 
The Eastside Library will be partially closed from July 7-12.

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All SBPL locations will open late on Thursday, July 3. Visit our calendar for details.
All SBPL locations will be closed on Friday, July 4, for Independence Day.

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Welcome to the Community Development Department

Community Development assists the public in managing the development of the community in order to protect and preserve the quality of life, promote a sound economic base and appropriate design, and ensure safe construction, all in balance with the constraints of the City’s environment and resources.

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Construction & Land Development
General Plan
Historic Preservation
Homelessness Initiatives
Housing & Human Services
Housing Initiatives
Local Coastal Program
State Street Initiatives

Latest News

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Annual Notice: Erosion, Sedimentation Control, and Stormwater Quality Program
This annual informational bulletin outlines guidance on Best Management Practices (BMPs) aimed at reducing erosion, retaining sediment on site, and protecting water quality throughout construction activities. Program…
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Plan Check Responses Must Be Submitted via DigEplan Starting July 7, 2025
To streamline the building plan review process, the City of Santa Barbara will require applicants to provide digital correction responses through our electronic plan review system, DigEplan, beginning July 7, 2025.This…
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Now Available! Building Permit Dashboard
The City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce the launch of a new online Building Permit Dashboard, now live and available to the public at the Building Permit Dashboard page.
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Upcoming Meetings

Jul 2, 202511:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CANCELLED: Historic Landmarks Commission - Consent
The Historic Landmarks Commission Consent Agenda is reviewed at 11:00 a…
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Jul 2, 20251:30 - 5:00 PM
CANCELLED: Historic Landmarks Commission
The Historic Landmarks Commission meets alternate Wednesdays…
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Jul 3, 20251:00 - 5:00 PM
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meets on the first, second and third Thursdays…
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Contact Us

General Information
630 Garden Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 564-5470
CDAdmin@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Mailing Address
City of Santa Barbara
P.O. Box 1990
Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990

Office Hours
Monday through Thursday
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (PT)
Alternate Fridays
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (PT)
Calendar of Closed Fridays

Walk-In Hours
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM (PT)
Wednesday
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (PT) 

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