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  2. Government

    1. Address, Directions, and Hours
    2. Phone List
    3. City Council
      1. Campaign Disclosures
      2. City Council Compensation
      3. City Council Members
      4. City Council Travel
      5. Legislative Advocacy
      6. Regional Appointments
      7. City Council Meetings & Agendas
    4. Commissions and Boards
      1. Community Services Commission
      2. Planning Commission
      3. Oversight Board
      4. Senior Advisory Board
      5. Other Elected Officials (PDF)
      6. Traffic and Parking Commission
      7. Commission Applications
    5. Meeting Agendas and Minutes
      1. Agendas
        1. Council Preview
        2. Agendas
        3. Archived Agendas
          1. Archived City Council Agendas
          2. Archived Parks & Recreation Commission Agendas
          3. Archived Planning Commission Agendas
          4. Archived Rancho Canada Financing Authority Agendas
          5. Archived Redevelopment Authority Agendas
      2. Meetings Calendar
      3. Speaking at a Council Meeting
      4. Watch Meetings Live
      5. Watch Recorded Meetings
    6. Municipal Code
    7. Ordinances and Resolutions
      1. New Laws and Regulations
    8. Government Transparency
      1. Budgets and Financial Statements
      2. Complete City Fee List
      3. Compensation
        1. Form 806 - Public Official Appointments
        2. Commission Compensation
        3. Compensation & Benefits Information
        4. Government Compensation in California (Controller)
      4. Conflict of Interest
      5. Elections
        1. Run for City Council
        2. Voter Registration
        3. Voting in Lake Forest
        4. District Elections
        5. VOTE CENTERS
      6. Enterprise Systems Inventory
      7. Ethics
        1. Leadership Principles
        2. Conduct of Public Meetings
        3. Conduct in Office
        4. Ethics Pledge (PDF)
        5. Censure Form (PDF)
      8. Leadership Academy
      9. Local Government 101
      10. Organizational Chart
        1. City Manager
        2. City Attorney
        3. City Clerk
        4. Community Services
        5. Community Development
        6. Economic Development
        7. Finance
        8. Fire and Ambulance
        9. Management Services
        10. Police Services
        11. Public Works
      11. Unclaimed Property
    9. Public Notices
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  3. City Departments

    1. City Clerk
      1. City Clerk Fees
      2. Elections
      3. Leadership Academy
      4. Notary
      5. Passport
      6. Public Records
      7. Risk Management and Claims
    2. City Manager
      1. Animal Services
        1. Dog Obedience Classes
        2. Find a Lost Pet
        3. Orange County Animal Care Volunteer
        4. Pet Disaster Preparedness
        5. Pet of the Week
        6. Responsible Pet Ownership Program
        7. Animal Shelter Information
        8. CMAACC Update
      2. Vector Control
      3. Ask Lake Forest
    3. Community Development
      1. Building
        1. Building Codes
        2. Building Fees
        3. Building Forms
        4. Building Inspection Instructions
        5. Building Staff Directory
        6. eLakeForest
          1. Request building inspections
          2. Request parking permits
          3. Submit plan and permit applications
          4. Submit/Update business registration
        7. FAQs
        8. Green Home
      2. Community Development Block Grant
      3. Code Enforcement
        1. Code Enforcement Officer Tips
        2. FAQs
        3. Massage Application
      4. Housing
        1. Affordable Housing
        2. Fair Housing Matters
        3. Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program
        4. Neighborhood Pride Paint Program
        5. New Neighborhoods
      5. Planning
        1. Application Forms
        2. City Maps
        3. Current Projects and Recent Decisions
        4. General Plan 2040
        5. Planning and Development
          1. Opportunities Study
            1. Maps
            2. Opportunities Study Timeline
            3. Program Environmental Impact Report
          2. Current Projects and Recent Decisions
          3. Redevelopment
        6. Planning Documents
        7. FAQs
        8. Planning Fees (PDF)
        9. Temporary Signage & Outdoor Promotion
        10. Nakase Property
        11. Zoning
    4. Community Services
      1. Facilities
        1. Community Center
        2. Facility Rentals
        3. Etnies Skatepark
        4. Performing Arts Center
        5. Recreation Center
        6. Senior Clubhouse
      2. Parks & Fields
        1. City Sports Fields
        2. Dog Parks
        3. Field Closures
        4. Neighborhood Park Improvements 2018
        5. Parks
        6. Park Guide (PDF)
        7. Park Shelter Reservations
        8. Rain Policy/MUDD Hotline
        9. Sports Park & Recreation Center
          1. Park Information
            1. Address & Directions
            2. Park Rules
            3. Employment
            4. Sports Park History
            5. Sports Park News
            6. Calendar
            7. Field Closures
            8. Photo Gallery
            9. Weather Information
          2. Reservations
            1. Activity and Meeting Rooms
            2. BBQ/Picnic Shelters
            3. Fields
            4. Gymnasium
            5. Gymnasium Policies and Schedule
            6. Tournament Field Rental
            7. Hotel Accommodations
          3. Programs & Activities
            1. Adult Softball
              1. Co-Ed Softball
              2. Men's Softball
              3. Adult Softball League Rules
            2. Computer Lab
            3. Leisure Times
            4. Program Registration
            5. Special Events
              1. SnowFest
            6. Teen Program
            7. Youth Camps
            8. Youth Programs
            9. Youth Sports Leagues
        10. Walking Trails
      3. Programs
        1. About Us
        2. Leisure Times
        3. Recreation Programs
        4. Seniors
          1. Activities
          2. Classes
          3. Excursions
          4. Meals Program
          5. Photo Gallery
          6. Senior Advisory Board
          7. Senior Resources
          8. Clubhouse Calendar
          9. Senior Transportation
          10. Upcoming Events
        5. Special Needs
        6. Teens
          1. Camps and Trips
          2. Events
          3. Programs
          4. Skatepark
        7. Teen Programs
        8. Youth Programs
      4. Special Events
        1. 4th of July Parade
          1. News
          2. Event Info
            1. General Parade Information
            2. Parade Entrants
            3. Parade Route
            4. Contests
            5. Parade Winners
            6. Volunteers
            7. Photo Gallery
              1. 2011 4th of July Parade
              2. 2012 4th of July Parade
              3. 2013 4th of July Parade
              4. 2014 4th of July Parade
              5. 2015 4th of July Parade
              6. 2016 4th of July Parade
              7. 2017 4th of July Parade
              8. 2018 4th of July Parade
              9. A Special Thanks
            8. Pancake Breakfast
          3. Sponsors & Partners
            1. Sponsors
            2. Sponsorship Opportunities
        2. Community Contests
        3. Special Needs Program
        4. Special Event Permits
    5. Economic Development
      1. Resource Directory
    6. Finance
      1. Budgets and Financial Statements
      2. Compensation
      3. Requests for Bids & Proposals
      4. Vendor Registration
      5. Unclaimed Property
      6. Short-Term Rentals
        1. Short-Term Rental Fact Sheet
    7. Management Services
      1. Human Resources & Employment
        1. Employment Opportunities
        2. Job Descriptions/ Salaries
        3. Benefits
        4. Subscribe to Job Announcements
        5. Applicant Login
        6. ADA Grievance
      2. Online Services
        1. eLakeForest
        2. Park Facilities
        3. Parking Ticket Payment
        4. Recreation Registration
        5. Online Forms and Applications
      3. Outreach & Communications
        1. City Publications
        2. Press Releases
        3. Special Studies
        4. Stay Connected
      4. Homeless Resources
        1. Frequently Asked Questions On Homelessness
    8. Police Services
      1. Orange County Sheriff
      2. Don't Make It Easy Program
      3. Homeless Liaison Officer Program
      4. Neighborhood Watch
      5. Business Watch
      6. Crime Information
      7. Fingerprinting
      8. Parking
      9. Shredding Program
      10. Vacation Home Checks
    9. Public Safety
      1. Alert OC
      2. Emergency Preparedness
        1. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
        2. 3 Day Survival Kit
        3. Dial 211
        4. Earthquake Preparedness
        5. Ready OC
      3. Fallen Officers
      4. Fire and Ambulance Services
      5. Fire Safety and Awareness
      6. Internet Safety
        1. Internet Safety for Kids
        2. Internet Safety for Parents
        3. Internet Safety for Teens
      7. Know Before You Fly
      8. Living with Urban Wildlife
      9. Megan's Law
      10. OC Crime Stoppers
      11. Drowning Prevention
      12. Traffic Injury Prevention
        1. California's Cell Phone/Texting Laws
        2. Click It or Ticket Seat Belt Laws
        3. Graduated Driver License Laws
    10. Public Works
      1. Graffiti
      2. Expand The Forest
      3. Maintenance
        1. Street Sweeping
        2. Landscape Improvements and Maintenance
        3. Park Improvements
        4. Street Maintenance
      4. Parking
        1. Oversized Vehicle Parking
        2. Residential Parking
        3. Street Sweeping
      5. Traffic
        1. Lake Forest Traffic Projects
        2. Traffic Signal Synchronization
        3. Neighborhood Traffic
        4. Traffic Signal Coordination
        5. Traffic Signals
        6. Road Construction
        7. Regional Road Projects
      6. Trash & Recycling
        1. Trash and Recycling
        2. Commercial Services
        3. Residential Services
        4. Lake Forest Recycles
      7. Utility Services
        1. Orange County Landfills
        2. Water & Sewer Services
      8. Water Quality
        1. Local Implementation Plan (LIP)
        2. Best Management Practices (BMPs)
          1. Common Interest Area/Homeowner Associations
          2. Construction Activities
          3. Industrial & Commercial Business Activities
          4. Municipal Activity
          5. New Development/Significant Redevelopment
          6. Residential Activities
        3. Water Quality Requirements for Land Development
        4. Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP)
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  4. Community

    1. About Lake Forest
      1. Mission, Vision, and Values
      2. Parks and Fields
    2. Businesses
      1. LakeForestBusiness.com
      2. Business Watch
      3. Vendor Registration
    3. Capital Improvement Projects
      1. Currently Underway
      2. Recently Completed
      3. South County Projects
      4. Neighborhood Park Improvement Project
    4. City Information
      1. City Hours
      2. City Directory
      3. City Demographics
      4. City Facts
      5. City Maps
      6. City Websites
        1. 4th of July
        2. Etnies Skatepark
        3. Lake Forest Business
        4. Lake Forest Seniors
        5. Lake Forest Teens
    5. Civic Center Project
      1. Partners
    6. Contact Us - Ask Lake Forest (ALF)
    7. Employment Opportunities
    8. Media Center
      1. City Publications
        1. eNewsletter
      2. Mayor's Minute
    9. New Neighborhoods
      1. Baker Ranch
        1. Location
        2. Status
        3. Project Plans
        4. Development Agreement
        5. Environmental
      2. Portola Center
        1. Location
        2. Status
        3. Project Plans
        4. Development Agreement
        5. Environmental
        6. Recent Questions
          1. Roles & Responsibilities
          2. Mello-Roos
          3. Traffic
      3. Serrano Summit
        1. Location
        2. Status
        3. Project Plans
        4. Development Agreement
        5. Environmental
      4. Teresina
        1. Location
        2. Status
        3. Project Plans
        4. Development Agreement
        5. Environmental
    10. New Residents
    11. Parking
      1. Oversized Vehicle Parking
      2. Residential Parking
      3. Street Sweeping
    12. Post Offices
    13. Public Computer Labs & WiFi
    14. Public Libraries
    15. Public Transportation
    16. Saddleback Valley Unified School District
    17. Traffic
      1. Lake Forest Traffic Projects
      2. Traffic Signal Synchronization
      3. Neighborhood Traffic
      4. Traffic Signal Coordination
      5. Traffic Signals
      6. Road Construction
      7. Regional Road Projects
    18. Veterans Resources
    19. Visitor Information
    20. Volunteer Opportunities
      1. City Volunteer Programs
      2. Explorer Post 449
      3. Sheriff's Team of Active Retired Seniors (STARS)
      4. Orange County Animal Care Volunteers
    21. Website Survey
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  5. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. ADA Grievance (PDF)
      2. Building Permit (PDF)
      3. Business License
      4. Community Development Block Grant
      5. Commissions and Boards
      6. Jobs
      7. Massage Permit (PDF)
      8. Passport
      9. Responsible Pet Ownership Program
    2. Contact
      1. Animal Control
      2. Ask Lake Forest
      3. City Council
      4. Staff Directory
    3. Find
      1. Bid/Proposal Opportunities
      2. Lost Pet
      3. Residential Water Rebate Information
      4. Street Sweeping Schedule
      5. Trash Information
    4. Get
      1. Animal License
      2. Directions to City Hall
      3. Health & Human Services Support
      4. Public Records
    5. Pay
      1. Park Rentals
      2. Parking Ticket
    6. Register/Enroll
      1. Alert OC
      2. As a Vendor/To Do Business with the City
      3. Recreation Programs
    7. Report
      1. ADA Grievance (PDF)
      2. Municipal Code Violation
      3. Pollution & Graffiti
      4. Residential Overcrowding
      5. Street Problems
      6. Website Problems
    8. Request/Submit
      1. Building Inspection
      2. Business Registration
      3. Community Calendar Event
      4. Facilities Reservations
      5. Parking Permit
      6. Plan and Permit Applications
    9. View
      1. Building Codes
      2. City Calendars
      3. City Council Compensation Information
      4. City Employee Compensation Information
      5. City Parks
      6. City Publications
      7. Documents
      8. FAQs
      9. Municipal Code
    10. Volunteer
      1. Explorer Post 449
      2. OC Animal Care Volunteer
      3. Senior Scene
      4. Sheriff's Team of Active Retired Seniors (STARS)
      5. Students Working & Advising for Government (SWAG)
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  6. Feature Links

    1. Animal Shelter Information
    2. Civic Center Project
    3. CMAACC
    4. Crime Information
    5. eLakeForest
    6. Media Center
    7. Notify Me
    8. Public Meetings
    9. Public Records
    10. Recreation Registration
    11. Staff Directory
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    1. Park Information
    2. Open Gym Schedule
    3. Sports Park News
    4. Photo Gallery
    5. Weather
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