Public Works Permits, Applications, Handouts, and General Information

For detailed information on Public Works Permit Counter regarding COVID-19 see below. 

The following Public Works Permit Counter application services are available via Accela Citizen Access at landuse.santabarbaraca.gov.

• Utility Construction/Traffic Control for utility companies work in the right-of-way
• Over-Height Vehicle Permits for trucking companies and associated applicants
• Public Improvement C-1 Plans for Civil Engineers and associated applicants (may be delayed)
• Sewer Lateral Inspection Program (SLIP) for submittal of videos and forms
• Small Cell Facility for cellular site projects in the right-of-way (may be delayed)
• Subdivision Map Act Documents technical review/processing of agreements (may be delayed)

For more information and instructions, click here > Accela Citizen Access Instructions for Public Works Cases.

The following application types are available via email to PWCounter@SantaBarbaraCA.gov or by calling (805) 564-5388.

• Street construction permits

• Pedestrian protection and other traffic control

• Haul route permits

• On street parking restriction waivers

• Sewer service connections and lateral repairs

• Water service  changes

• Temporary water meters

• Minor encroachment permits (may be delayed)

• Outdoor dining permits (may be delayed)

To schedule a Public Works inspection, please call (805) 564-5396, or refer to the instructions on your permit.

The purpose of this page is to provide a convenient place to acquire electronic versions of Public Work permits, handouts, guides and informational documents, as well as links to relevant resources.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL

CITY UTILITY HANDOUTS

PUBLIC WORKS PERMIT COUNTER HANDOUTS

LAND DEVELOPMENT/ REAL PROPERTY HANDOUTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

REFERENCES

GENERAL

• Master Permit Application
• Online "Citizen Access" Permit Application Instructions for Public Works Cases
• Outdoor Dining License Application and Guidelines

CITY UTILITY HANDOUTS

• Application for Reduction in Meter Size
• Backflow Assembly - Cross Connection Packet
• Certified Sewer Video Contractors in Santa Barbara
• Fire Line and Private Main Tapping Procedures
• Guidelines for Sewer Tap Permit
• Guidelines for Water Service Connection WO
• Policy for Buy in Fees Prior to 2009
• Mobile Recycled Water Meter Application
• Runoff Controls for Right of Way Street
• SLIP Administrative Guidelines revised 10-14-2019
• SLIP Lateral Inspection Report Form 12-01-2010
• Fire Hydrant Meter Application
• Water Sewer Service Connection Application

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PUBLIC WORKS PERMIT COUNTER HANDOUTS

• 6.6 Amp Street Light Map
• 2020 Moratorium MAP
• Advisory Review For Wireless Facilities
• Concrete Street Maps
• Description of Contractor License Specifications
• Dumpster Roll-Off Box / Pod Handout
• Electronically Generated Signature & Stamp Authorization Form
• Fence, Screen, Wall and Hedge Guidelines
• Handout for Insurance and Contractors
• Improvement Plans (C-1 Construction Drawings)
• Major and Minor Encroachment Permits
• Minimum Site Plan Requirements
• Pedestrian Design Guide
• Plants for Parkways - Handout
• Permit Application for Small Cell Facilities in Public Right-of-Way
• License Agreement Template for Small Cell Facilities on City Street Lights
• Storm Water BMP Technical Guidance Manual
• Streetlight Style and Location Map

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LAND DIVISION/ REAL PROPERTY HANDOUTS

• Certificate of Compliance - Handout and Guidelines
• Certificate of Voluntary Merger - Handout
• Digital Submittal Standards for Parcel and Final Maps and Records of Survey
• Lot Line Adjustment - Handout
• Parcel and Final Map - Handout
• Setback Variance Request Handout
• Street Widening Setback Line Study - February 2011
• Tentative Map
• Water Extraction Rights

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GENERAL INFORMATION

• 2020 Fee Resolution for Public Improvements (July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020)
• 2019 Fee Resolution for Public Improvements (July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019)  
• 2021 Fee Resolution for Public Improvements (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021)
• 2008 Conejo Slide Report
• Access and Parking Design Standards       

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REFERENCES

• CA Temporary Traffic Control Handbook (2018)
• CA MUTCD Section 6H (2014)
• MTD Bus Stop Design Standards
• California Department of Weights and Measures -Submeters (Search Device Type: Water Meter for list of approved meters for this purpose)

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