Articles From : CityofSantaBarbara
Drop in Sales and Occupancy Taxes
The City of Santa Barbara received 12.6% less in sales tax and 68% less in transient occupancy tax compared to last year.
Barge Off East Beach Assisting with Desalination Equipment
A barge is anchored off East Beach to help with work being performed on the City of Santa Barbara's desalination plant.
Two Virtual Climate Brainstorming Sessions
Santa Barbara wants to partner with the community to reach carbon neutrality by 2035 and will host two virtual community brainstorming session.
How El Estero Water Resource Center Works
Ever wonder where the water goes after you flush the toilet? El Estero Water Resource Center works to enhance the City of Santa Barbara's quality of life.
Land Development Team Expands On-Demand Permit Types
The City of Santa Barbara has expanded their on-demand permitting process for additional services.
SB Launches Online Workshop for New Residential Building Size Standards
The City of Santa Barbara is seeking the public’s input to help develop new standards for multi-unit housing projects.
Santa Barbara Launches On-Demand Solar Permitting
To support local energy resiliency the City of Santa Barbara has launched on-demand permitting for solar and solar with battery energy storage systems.
Santa Barbara City to Host Workshops on Building Code Enhancements
The City of Santa Barbara will host two public workshops on building code enhancements for new buildings within the city.
Santa Barbara Searches for 2021 Poet Laureate
The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture, in partnership with the city of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Public Library, is pleased to announce the 2021 Poet Laureate search.
City Launches Together to Zero Climate Campaign
The City of Santa Barbara announces the “Together to Zero” climate campaign with the launch of a climate action video and community survey.
Street Sweeping to Resume February 16
Residential street sweeping and all associated parking enforcement will resume on Tuesday, February 16th, 2021.
Community Wildfire Protection Plan Completed
Santa Barbara City's final Community Wildfire Protection Plan and Program Environmental Impact Report are now available.
Santa Barbara Tax Revenue Down 65% in December
The City of Santa Barbara's transient occupancy taxes for December 2020 was down 65% from December last year.
Santa Barbara Assistant City Administrator Appointed
After conducting a nationwide recruitment, City Administrator Paul Casey is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Bjork as Assistant City Administrator
Santa Barbara Tax Results from November
The City of Santa Barbara collected $1.0 million in transient occupancy taxes for November 2020, 21.8% below last year.
New San Ysidro Creek Bridge Nears Completion
The new San Ysidro Creek Bridge nears completion after the original bridge was destroyed during the 1/9 Debris Flow.
Rose Pruning Event at the A. C. Postel Memorial Rose Garden Canceled
City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department Cancels the Annual Community Rose-Pruning Event Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Stearns Wharf Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Improvement Project Begins
Pedestrian and bicyclist safety improvements from the Beachway at Skater's Point off Cabrillo Blvd west along the Beachway to the entrance to Stearns Wharf begins.