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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.
630 Garden Street along with most city administrative offices are closed for the holidays starting December 19, 2025, through January 2, 2026. Offices will resume business on Monday, January 5, 2025. For more details, read the LDT End of the Year Bulletin or visit the city’s Winter Holiday Closures page.
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The City of Santa Barbara has released draft ordinance amendments for the Single Family Streamlining Project, whose goal is to streamline and simplify the design review process for single family residential projects. The Project also…
The Community Development Department has introduced a new expedited OnDemand permitting process for sewer lateral replacements on private property. Applicants can now submit their application online, pay required fees, and…
The City of Santa Barbara is alerting the community of scam invoice emails impersonating City departments and requesting payment. These fraudulent messages may appear official, using logos or language meant to look authentic, but they are…