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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. Legislative Advocacy
      5. Regional Boards and Appointments
      6. City Council Meetings & Agendas
      7. Statements of Economic Interests (Conflict of Interest)
      8. District Boundary Map
      9. Redistricting - 2021
      10. District Elections
    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. General Information and Vacancies
    5. Meeting Agendas and Minutes
      1. Agendas
        1. Agendas
        2. 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. Speaking at a Council Meeting
      3. Watch Meetings Live
      4. 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. District Elections
        4. Vote Centers
        5. Campaign Signs
        6. 2022 Council Candidates
      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
        12. Organizational Chart 2021
      11. Unclaimed Property
    9. Public Notices
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  3. City Departments

    1. City Clerk
      1. City Council Meetings & Agendas
      2. Online Records/Reports
      3. Records Center / Submit a Public Records Request
      4. City Clerk Fees
      5. Elections
      6. Risk Management and Claims
      7. Notary
      8. Passport
    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
      4. Community Choice Aggregation
      5. SWLF Neighborhood Improvement Needs Assessment
    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. Code Enforcement
        1. Code Enforcement Officer Tips
        2. FAQs
        3. Massage Application
        4. Marijuana Testing Lab Permit
      3. Housing
        1. Affordable Housing
        2. Fair Housing Matters
        3. Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program
        4. Neighborhood Pride Paint Program
        5. New Neighborhoods
        6. Community Development Block Grant
      4. Planning
        1. Application Forms
        2. City Maps
        3. Current Projects and Recent Decisions
        4. 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
        5. Planning Documents
        6. FAQs
        7. Temporary Signage & Outdoor Promotion
        8. Zoning
        9. Emergency Temporary Outdoor Operating Permit 
        10. Housing Element
        11. Mixed-Use Zoning
        12. Planning Fees
    4. Community Services
      1. Facilities
        1. Community Center
        2. Facility Rentals
        3. Etnies Skatepark
        4. Performing Arts Center
        5. Lake Forest Sports Park and Recreation Center
        6. Senior Clubhouse
        7. Non-Profit Organization Facility Use
      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. Rain Policy/MUDD Hotline
        8. 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
            8. Bounce Houses
          3. Programs & Activities
            1. Adult Softball
              1. Co-Ed Softball
              2. Men's Softball
              3. Adult Softball League Rules
            2. Leisure Times
            3. Program Registration
            4. Special Events
              1. Bunny Blast
              2. Summer Concerts
              3. Movies in the Park
            5. Teen Program
            6. Youth Camps
            7. Youth Programs
            8. Youth Sports Leagues
        9. Walking Trails
      3. Programs
        1. About Us
        2. Leisure Times
        3. Recreation Programs
        4. Contract Program Instructors
        5. Special Needs
        6. Teens
          1. Camps and Trips
          2. Events
          3. Programs
          4. Skatepark
        7. Teen Programs
        8. Youth Programs
          1. Kids Factory FAQ
        9. Posthumous Recognition Program
      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
          3. Sponsors & Partners
            1. Sponsors
            2. Sponsorship Opportunities
        2. Community Contests
        3. Special Needs Program
        4. Special Event Permits
        5. Special Event Sponsorship Program
    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
        5. Summer 2021 Reading Challenge
        6. Portola Hills Soil Information
        7. Lake Forest Radio Station
        8. Lake Forest Television
      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. Bond Fire Updates
      2. Silverado Fire - Live Updates
      3. Wildfires
      4. Alert OC
      5. Emergency Preparedness
        1. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
        2. 3 Day Survival Kit
        3. Dial 211
        4. Earthquake Preparedness
        5. Ready OC
      6. Fallen Officers
      7. Fire and Ambulance Services
      8. Fire Safety and Awareness
      9. Internet Safety
        1. Internet Safety for Kids
        2. Internet Safety for Parents
        3. Internet Safety for Teens
      10. Know Before You Fly
      11. Living with Urban Wildlife
      12. Megan's Law
      13. OC Crime Stoppers
      14. Drowning Prevention
      15. Traffic Injury Prevention
        1. California's Cell Phone/Texting Laws
        2. Click It or Ticket Seat Belt Laws
        3. Graduated Driver License Laws
      16. Catalytic Converter Etching
    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. Food Waste Recycling
        5. Edible Food Recovery
      7. Utility Services
        1. Orange County Landfills
        2. Water & Sewer Services
      8. Environmental Compliance
        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)
      9. Volunteers in Parks
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  4. Community

    1. About Lake Forest
      1. Mission, Vision, and Values
      2. Parks and Fields
      3. 30th Anniversary
        1. 30 Interesting Facts
        2. 30 Reasons to Love Lake Forest
        3. Share Your Lake Forest Memories
    2. Businesses
      1. LakeForestBusiness.com
      2. Business Watch
      3. Vendor Registration
    3. Capital Improvement Projects
      1. Currently Underway
      2. Recently Completed
      3. Upcoming Projects
      4. South County Projects
      5. Neighborhood Park Improvement Project
      6. Quarterly Utility Coordination Meetings
    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. Coronavirus Updates
      1. Coronavirus Business Resources
      2. Coronavirus Resources
      3. City Park Restrictions
      4. Community Engagement
      5. County Updates and Information
      6. Community Heroes
    8. Employment Opportunities
    9. Public Computer Labs & WiFi
    10. Media Center
      1. City Publications
        1. eNewsletter
      2. Mayor's Minute
      3. Mayor Jim Gardner 2018
      4. Media Channels
      5. Grand Jury Reports/Responses
    11. New Neighborhoods
      1. 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
      2. Serrano Summit
        1. Location
        2. Status
        3. Project Plans
        4. Development Agreement
        5. Environmental
      3. Teresina
        1. Location
        2. Status
        3. Project Plans
        4. Development Agreement
        5. Environmental
      4. The Meadows
        1. Location
        2. Status
        3. Project Plans
        4. Development Agreement
        5. Environmental
      5. Mountain View Affordable Housing Community
        1. Location
        2. Status
        3. Project Plans
        4. Development Agreement
        5. Environmental
    12. New Residents
    13. Parking
      1. Oversized Vehicle Parking
      2. Residential Parking
      3. Street Sweeping
    14. Post Offices
    15. Public Libraries
    16. Public Transportation
    17. Saddleback Valley Unified School District
    18. 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
    19. Veterans Resources
    20. Visitor Information
    21. 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
      5. Volunteers in Parks
    22. Website Survey
    23. Leadership Academy
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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. Rent City Facilities
    8. Report
      1. ADA Grievance (PDF)
      2. Municipal Code Violation
      3. Pollution & Graffiti
      4. Residential Overcrowding
      5. Street Problems
      6. Website Problems
    9. Request/Submit
      1. Building Inspection
      2. Business Registration
      3. Community Calendar Event
      4. Facilities Reservations
      5. Parking Permit
      6. Plan and Permit Applications
    10. 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. Quality of Life 
    11. 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)
      6. Clean Lake Forest
        1. Clean Lake Forest Events
        2. Clean Lake Forest
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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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    1. Code Enforcement Officer Tips
    2. FAQs
    3. Report an Issue
    4. Sidewalk Vending
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    1. Building
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    1. Building
      1. Building Codes
      2. Building Fees
      3. Building Forms
      4. Building Inspection Instructions
      5. Building Staff Directory
      6. eLakeForest
        1. Request Building Inspection
        2. Submit Plan and Permit Applications
      7. FAQs
      8. Green Home
    2. Code Enforcement
    3. Housing
    4. Planning
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    1. Clean Lake Forest Events
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