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UPDATE 10/29/2025: The paving schedule is currently being revised. This will be updated soon with the new schedule.
MOVE Santa Barbara County is resurrecting its annual Iluminando La Noche (Light Up the Night) campaign. From Monday, November 3 through Friday, November 7, 2025, MOVE volunteers will host evening events across the South Coast to distribute…
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…
The City of Santa Barbara’s Public Works Department, Engineering Division will be presenting updates on the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project (Project) at the Water Commission Meeting held Thursday, October 16 beginning at 9:00 A.M.…
The City of Santa Barbara’s Public Works Department contractor, Underground Solutions Inc., will be excavating small areas within City streets in the neighborhood around Vic Trace Reservoir to accurately locate underground utility lines…
The City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce the release of new Storm Water Resource Management Guides, now available online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SWMP. These updated resources include:
On Wednesday, October 1 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, the City’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team is hosting its first quarterly Meet and Greet at 1633 La Coronilla Drive (next to the reservoir driveway entrance). Neighbors are…
Use Your Voice for Safer Streets! Join Us for Meetings October 8 (Online) & October 15 (In Person)Join the City to create safe and more accessible streets! Whether you walk, bike, or drive, your experiences matter—especially along the…
The Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project is in final design. Thank you to all the residents for providing feedback on the design over the past decade. Please visit the Project website to view the project plans and renderings. Construction is…
The City is replacing aging water main infrastructure on Cliff Drive and surrounding streets starting in early October.PROJECT BENEFITS: The City is replacing aging water main infrastructure, including piping, valves, and…
Construction started Monday, September 15 and will continue through Thursday, November 13 as American Asphalt South, Inc., under contract with the City of Santa Barbara, removes pavement markings on various city streets including:• …
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…
PROJECT PURPOSE: The Milpas Street at U.S. Highway 101 Operational Improvements Project is critical to the success and safe operation of the U.S. Highway 101 Widening (HOV) Project. This Project will address expected…
Our schools are back in session; let's make sure our journeys to and from school are safe and fun! Whether you're biking, e-biking, skateboarding, scootering, or walking, here are a few tips to keep in mind:1. Wear a…
From Monday, August 11 through Wednesday, August 13, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving a portion of the Fellowship Road neighborhood. Please see the map.…
Notice of 15-Day Public Comment Period for Substantial Amendment to the City of Santa Barbara’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan, part of the City’s 2021 Annual Action Plan.
On July 1, 2025, the Santa Barbara City Council adopted updated Fire Hazard Zone maps in alignment with new designations issued by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). These new maps…
The City of Santa Barbara is proud to support and acknowledge the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). On July 26th, the City celebrates this important civil rights law that works to ensure all people with…
Improved Northbound Lanes, New Auxiliary Lane, Northbound On-ramp at San Ysidro Road, and Off-ramp at Hermosillo Road Are Open
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…