 | Permits |
| A Public Works Construction Permit is an important part of protecting the public while work is being done in the public right of way. It assures that proper and adequate notice is given to the walking, cycling, driving, etc., public that an obstruction is ahead. It also assures that any work being performed is inspected and meets the minimum City standards. |
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| Business License |
| The City of Santa Barbara requires that every person, firm, corporation, partnership or other business organization conducting business within the City shall obtain a business license. |
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| Building & Safety |
| You will find a plethora of Building & Safety handouts linked from this section: ordinances, policies, requirements, authorization forms, and much more. Handouts are provided in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. |
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| Forms, Handouts & Applications |
| Sections for Public Works, Building & Safety, Planning & Zoning, and Fire Prevention will provide you with many of the most commonly used and requested forms from these Departments and Divisions of the City. |
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| Design Guidelines |
| Design guidelines for the specific types of development and for specific areas of the City have been prepared with input from the ABR, Landmarks Commission, Planning Commission, and others. These supplemental guidelines are contained in separate documents. We are currently working to get all our design guidelines added to this page, so check back soon for additions and updates. |
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| Case Status Lookup |
| Locate information about a building or zoning permits by accessing the City's e-Permitting system. This application provides direct and real-time access into Community Development's permit database. |
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| Outdoor Dining |
| Santa Barbara's beautiful weather and thriving downtown area creates the perfect atmosphere for outdoor dining.
The Outdoor Dining Program allows restaurateurs the opportunity to enter into an agreement with the City to use a portion of the public right of way for outdoor dining purposes. |
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