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  2. Government

    1. City Administration
      1. City Council
        1. City Council Administration
        2. Council Meetings
        3. Archived Agendas & Minutes
        4. Archived Council Videos
        5. City Officials Compensation
        6. Agendas & Staff Reports - Destiny Hosted
      2. City Manager's Office
        1. City Manager's Office
        2. City of La Habra Values Statement
        3. Alerts & Requests
        4. Life in La Habra
          1. City Manager's Office
          2. Life in La Habra Home
          3. Pillars of the Community
          4. La Habra Collaborative
          5. Arts and Culture
          6. Business in La Habra
          7. Demographics
          8. La Habra Education & Schools
          9. Special Events
          10. Where We Play
        5. Love La Habra
        6. Public Information Office
          1. City Manager's Office
          2. Public Information Office
          3. 2014 Press Releases
          4. 2015 Press Releases
          5. 2016 Press Releases
          6. 2023 Press Releases
        7. Transparency
        8. West Nile Virus - WNV
      3. City Clerk's Office
      4. City Attorney's Office
      5. City of La Habra - Our Values
      6. Community Satisfaction Survey
      7. COVID-19 Information
      8. La Habra Life
      9. State of the City
    2. Boards & Commissions
      1. Applications & Member Recruitment
      2. Beautification Committee
      3. Civic Improvement Authority
      4. Community Services Commission
      5. Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee
      6. Housing Authority
      7. Oversight Board to the Successor Agency
      8. Planning Commission
      9. Successor to the Redevelopment Authority
      10. Utility Authority
      11. Fiscal Review Ad Hoc Committee
    3. Human Resources
      1. Current Employment Opportunities
      2. Salary Schedule & Employee MOU
      3. City Officials & Employee Compensation
      4. Risk Management
      5. Class Specifications
    4. Finance
      1. Business License
        1. Business Start-up Facts
        2. Apply or Renew Business License
        3. Business License Application Form (PDF)
        4. Business License Listing
      2. CalPERS Annual Valuation Reports
      3. City Budgets
      4. Enterprise Systems Catalog
      5. Financial Reports
      6. Information Technology
      7. Master Schedule of Fees
      8. Request For Proposals & Bids
      9. Revenue & Treasury
    5. City Clerk's Office
      1. City Clerk History
      2. Public Records
      3. Archived Agendas & Minutes
      4. Council Meeting Video/Packets
      5. Municipal Code
      6. Commission or Committee Recruitment
      7. Elections
        1. Elections Overview
          1. Seeking Election & Nominations
          2. Useful Links
        2. Vote By Mail
        3. Voter Registration
      8. Fair Political Practices Commission Reports
        1. Form 700 - Statement of Economic Interest
        2. Form 801 - Gift to Agency Report
        3. Form 802 - Ceremonial Role & Ticket Distribution
        4. Form 806 - Public Official Appointments
        5. AB 1234 Ethics Training
        6. Campaign Filings
          1. Electronic Campaign Filing - NetFile
    6. Community Development
      1. Community Development Home Page
      2. California Environmental Quality Act Documents
      3. Building & Safety
        1. Community Development Home Page
        2. Handouts & General Information
        3. Inspections
        4. Permit Process
          1. Accessibility Upgrades
          2. Building Change Approvals
          3. Fire Department Plan Review
          4. Notarized Letter Requirements
          5. Permit & Inspection Fees
          6. Required Permits
        5. Plan Submittal Guidelines
        6. Sustainable Development Program
          1. Incentives & Eligibility
          2. Local Standards
        7. Owner / Builder Information
        8. Building Activity Laws
        9. Stormwater Pollution
        10. Emergency Preparedness
      4. Code Enforcement
        1. Community Development Home Page
        2. Business Regulations
          1. Business Regulations
          2. Business Signage
        3. Code Enforcement Guide (PDF)
        4. Helpful Resources
        5. How to be a Good Neighbor
        6. Trash Container Removal Policy
        7. Yard Sale Regulations
      5. Economic Development
        1. Community Development Home Page
        2. Starting a Business
        3. Business Resources
        4. Find a Property
        5. Helpful Links
        6. Demographics
        7. Business Retention & Attraction
          1. Assistance for New Construction & Housing
          2. Encourage Relocation & Retention
          3. Enhance Communication
          4. Improve Legislation
          5. Pro-Business Approach
        8. Development Opportunities
        9. New Developments
        10. Sign Code Update
        11. Events and Workshops
        12. Chamber of Commerce
        13. La Habra Community Collaborative
      6. Housing Element Update (2021-2029)
      7. Housing
        1. Bill Assistance Program (BAP)
        2. Affordable Housing
        3. Community Development Home Page
        4. Community Development Block Grant Program
          1. DRAFT CAPER REPORT FY 2022-2023
          2. CAPER Report FY 2018-2019
          3. CAPER Report FY 2019-2020
          4. CAPER Report FY 2020-2021
          5. DRAFT CAPER Report FY 2021-2022
          6. Consolidated Plan 2020-2024
          7. Borrador Del Plan Consolidado 2020-2024
          8. CDBG
          9. Action Plan FY 2019-2020
          10. Action Plan FY 2020-2021
          11. Action Plan FY 2021-2022
          12. Action Plan FY 2022-23
          13. DRAFT Action Plan 2023-24
          14. Borrador Del Plan De Desempeno 2021-2022
          15. Citizen Participation Plan April 2019
          16. Citizen Participation Plan May 2020
          17. Substantial Amendment FY 2018-2019
          18. Substantial Amendment FY 2019-2020
          19. Substantial Amendment FY 2020-2021
        5. Events and Workshops
        6. Fair Housing
        7. Homeowner Programs
        8. Home Improvement Grant & Loan Program
        9. Housing Resources
        10. Housing Authority
        11. Procedure for Tenants Complaints and Inspections
      8. Planning
        1. Community Development Home Page
        2. Cannabis Related Uses
        3. CEQA Documents & Public Notices
          1. 2023 Public Hearing Notices
          2. 2023 Notice of Exemption
          3. 2022 Public Hearing Notices
          4. 2022 Notice of Exemption
        4. City Maps
        5. Development Projects List
        6. Doing Business in La Habra
          1. Conditional Use Permit Requirements
          2. Home Occupation Permits
        7. General Plan
          1. General Plan Documents
          2. OCCOG Housing Orange County
        8. Outdoor Sales or Events
        9. Planning & Entitlement Applications
        10. Parking Impact Study Guidelines
        11. Signs
        12. Specific Plans
          1. La Habra Boulevard Specific Plan
        13. Zoning Ordinance
        14. Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO)
      9. Successor Agency & Oversight Board
        1. Community Development Home Page
        2. Oversight Board for the Successor Agency
        3. Long Range Property Management Plan
        4. Recognized Obligation Schedule
          1. Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule
    7. City Agencies & Affiliations
      1. Civic Improvement Authority
      2. Housing Authority
      3. Redevelopment Agency
      4. Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
      5. Utility Authority
    8. Public Safety
      1. Police Department
        1. About Us
          1. Mission Statement
          2. About the Police Department
        2. Recruitment
          1. Special Assignments
          2. Work Schedule & Benefits
          3. Meet the Professional Standards Unit
          4. APPLY NOW!
        3. Operations & Services
          1. Chief of Police
          2. Captains
          3. Patrol Division
          4. Traffic Bureau
          5. Investigations Bureau
            1. General Investigations Unit
            2. Special Investigations Unit
            3. Youth Services
            4. Crime Analysis
          6. Communications Bureau
          7. Records Bureau
            1. Impounded Vehicles
            2. Alarm Permit Information
            3. Live Scan
            4. Fee Schedule for Records Services
            5. Court Liaison
            6. Property & Evidence
          8. Animal Control
            1. Coyote Education
            2. Spay & Neuter Your Pets
        4. Contact
        5. How Do I...
          1. Send Crime Tips by Text
          2. Learn About Emergency Preparedness
          3. Sign Up for Citizens' Academy
          4. Apply for an Overnight Parking Permit
          5. Apply for an Alarm Permit
          6. Release an Impounded Vehicle
          7. Obtain Live Scan Services
          8. Vacation Check Request
          9. Join La Habra PD
          10. Apply for a License to Carry a Firearm
          11. File a Police Report
        6. Community Info
          1. Press Releases
            1. 2022 Press Releases
          2. Policies
          3. 2017-2018 LHPD Biennial Report
          4. Citizens' Online Police Reporting System
          5. Emergency Preparedness
            1. AlertOC
            2. American Red Cross
            3. Are You Prepared for an Emergency?
            4. Orange County Red Cross
            5. ReadyOC
            6. Community Emergency Response Team
            7. Preparing for El Nino and
              1. El Niño Preparedness Checklist
              2. El Nino Internet Resources
              3. Sandbagging 101
          6. Text Crime Tips
            1. How To Submit a Tip
          7. Lock It, Hide It, Keep It
          8. If You See Something, Say Something
          9. Citizens' Academy
          10. Parking Citation Information
          11. Apply for an Overnight Parking Permit
          12. Spay & Neuter Your Pets
          13. Coyote Education
      2. LA County Fire Department
        1. City Fire Inspection & Permit Program
        2. La Habra FireMed Program
        3. Los Angeles County Fire Department
          1. Fire Stations in La Habra
          2. Ready! Set! Go! Wildland Readiness Program
      3. Citizens' Online Police Reporting System
      4. If You See Something, Say Something
      5. Smell Gas? Know What to do!
      6. Emergency Preparedness
      7. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT Training)
      8. Ambulance RFP
    9. Community Services
      1. Child Development
        1. History of the Program
        2. About Us
          1. WELCOME
          2. Our Mission
          3. Our Goals
          4. Our Philosophy
          5. Funding Sources
          6. Regulation Guidelines
        3. Program Information & Locations
          1. General Child Care (CCTR) Program
            1. Eligibility & Enrollment
            2. Fees
          2. State Preschool (CSPP) Programs
            1. Enrollment & Eligibility
            2. Family Fees
          3. Family Child Care Home Food Program Sponsorship
          4. Head Start & Early Head Start Programs
            1. Eligibility & Enrollment
            2. Site Locations
        4. Curriculum
          1. General Curriculum
          2. Early Head Start Home-Base Curriculum
        5. Assessment Tool
        6. Nutrition/ CACFP Program
          1. Nutrition Philosophy
          2. Nutrition Goals
          3. Food Allergy and Dietary Restrictions
          4. USDA Civil Rights and Non-Discrimination Statement
        7. Holidays Observed
        8. Parent Involvement
          1. Volunteering
        9. Open-Door Policy
        10. Non-Discrimination Statement
        11. Parent Handbook
      2. Children's Museum
        1. Visit
          1. Hours & Admissions
          2. Visitor Guidelines
          3. CMLH at Home
          4. Holiday Closures
          5. Birthday Parties
            1. Birthday Party Request Form
          6. Field Trips
            1. Lesson Plans
            2. CMLH at Home
            3. Tour Request Form
          7. Outreach & Scholarships
          8. Scout Programs
            1. Scout tour request
          9. Request A Donation
          10. Special Programs & Events
            1. Ongoing programs
            2. Teachers' Night Out
        2. Exhibits
          1. Changing Exhibits
          2. Nature Walk
          3. STEAM Lab
          4. Train Station Gallery
          5. Carousel Room
          6. Science Station
          7. 1942 Caboose
          8. Kids On Stage
          9. Centennial Farm
          10. Family Art Center
        3. Join
          1. Memberships
          2. Volunteer & Internships
          3. Museum Board & Museum Guild
        4. About
          1. Mission & History
          2. Our Team
            1. Museum Staff
            2. Friends of the Children's Museum
            3. Museum Guild
          3. Press & Media
          4. Our Blog
          5. Employment Opportunities
        5. Donate
          1. Make a Gift Today
          2. Foundations & Corporations
          3. Education Program Support
          4. Individuals
          5. Organizations
          6. Fundraising Events
      3. Facilities & Rentals
      4. Ready S.E.T. OC
        1. About the Ready S.E.T. OC Program
          1. Our Goal
          2. A Brief History
          3. Ready S.E.T. OC Offices
        2. Eligibility and Enrollment
        3. Our Programs
          1. Classroom Training
          2. Occupational Skills Training
          3. On-the-Job Training
          4. Work Experience
          5. Pathways Academy
          6. John Muir Charter School
        4. SPOTLIGHT: Success Stories
        5. Orange County Workforce Development Board
        6. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
        7. Forms
        8. Resources
      5. Recreation Division
        1. Aquatics Programs
        2. Celebrating Health in La Habra
        3. City Parks
        4. Community Build Programs
        5. Depot Theatre
        6. Excursions
        7. Family & Children's Activities
        8. Filming in La Habra
        9. Life in La Habra Magazine
        10. Move More, Eat Healthy Programs
        11. Recreation Affiliated Programs
          1. Community Youth Clubs, Organizations & Services
          2. Community Youth Sports
          3. iTennis Center La Habra
          4. La Habra Collaborative
          5. La Habra Faith-Based Community Group
          6. Community Clubs & Service Organizations
          7. Business Organizations
        12. Special Events
          1. 4th of July
          2. City Holiday Tree Lighting
          3. Concerts in the Park
          4. Egg Night
          5. La Habra Races
          6. Spring Family Eggstravaganza
          7. Tamale Festival
          8. Veterans Day Program
          9. Special Event Sponsorship Opportunities
        13. Special Olympics Host Town
        14. Splash Zones
        15. Summer Recreation Staff Employment Opportunities
        16. Summer Youth Day Camp
        17. Veterans & Military Programs
        18. Virtual Recreation Center
        19. Youth & Adult Classes
        20. Youth Development
          1. Youth Committee
          2. Teen Leaders Program
          3. Boys & Girls Clubs of L.H. Youth Development Clubs
        21. Youth Sport Affiliates
          1. Field Allocation
      6. Social & Senior Services
        1. Classes & Activities for Seniors
        2. Crafts
        3. Excursions
        4. Fitness Classes for Older Adults
        5. Food Assistance for Individuals & Families
        6. Games
        7. HICAP Comes to La Habra
        8. Holiday Wishes Program
        9. La Habra Senior Week
        10. La Habra Car Service
        11. La Habra Shuttle
        12. Legal Aid
        13. Mature Driver
        14. Meals on Wheels
        15. Senior Dances
        16. Senior Lunch Program
        17. DMV Offers Seniors Safe Driving Tips Online
      7. City Building Maintenance
      8. Civic Center Paver Program
    10. Public Works
      1. Parks Maintenance Division
        1. Parks
        2. Bikeways
        3. Parkway Tree Program
          1. Tree Tips for Residents
      2. Engineering Division
        1. Permits & Fees
        2. Bikeway Master Plan
        3. Capital Improvement
        4. Current Bids
        5. Underground Utility District Maps
        6. Construction Alerts
        7. Standard Plans
        8. Centerline Ties
      3. NPDES Program
        1. Model Water Quality Management Plan
        2. NPDES Documents
        3. Stormwater Pollution
          1. Implementing Best Management Practices (BMPs)
          2. La Habra Drainage System
          3. Pollution Prevention Programs
          4. Prevention Tips
          5. Recycling Used Motor Oil
        4. Be Water Wise
        5. Useful Links
        6. OC Annual Inner Coastal Clean-up Day
      4. Traffic & Transportation Division
        1. Bike Safety Awareness Campaign
        2. Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
        3. Traffic Conditions
        4. Traffic Flow Improvements
        5. Traffic Control Plans
        6. Traffic Counts
        7. Complete Streets Master Plan
        8. Bikeway Master Plan
      5. Refuse & Recycling Division
        1. Hazardous Waste
          1. Acceptable & Unacceptable Items
          2. Hazardous Waste Events
            1. Residential Events
            2. Small Business Events
          3. Residential Cooking Oil
          4. Sharp Disposal
          5. Transportation & Handling
          6. Used Oil & Oil Filters
            1. Recycling Requirements & Locations
        2. Recycling
          1. Mandatory Commercial Recycling
          2. Mandatory Organics Recycling
          3. Construction & Demolition Debris
          4. Grasscycling
          5. Large & Miscellaneous Items
        3. Waste Disposal Services
          1. Bulky Item Collection
          2. Electronic Waste
          3. Residential Waste Collection
          4. Temporary Bin & Roll-Off Service
          5. Christmas Tree Recycling
        4. Texting Program for Events
      6. Street Maintenance Division
        1. Sandbags
        2. Street Sweeping Enforcement
        3. Sweeping Schedule
      7. Water / Sewer Division
        1. Drugs & Drains Policy
        2. Water/Sewer Rates
        3. Water Billing
        4. CA Low Income Household Water Assistance Program
        5. Water Quality Reports
          1. Public Health Goals 2019 Report
          2. Public Health Goals 2022 Report
        6. Urban Water Management Plan
        7. Hazard Mitigation Plan
        8. Sewer System Management Plan
      8. Water Conservation
        1. Water Rebates - Residential
        2. Water Rebates - Commercial
        3. Water Conservation Tips
        4. Permanent Water Restrictions
      9. Holiday Schedule & Info
      10. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
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  3. Public Services

    1. City Hall
      1. Contact City Hall
        1. City Hall Schedule
        2. Frequently Used Phone Numbers
        3. Useful Links
      2. City Events Calendar
      3. Request City Services
      4. Customer Service Satisfaction Survey
      5. City of La Habra Sales Tax
      6. General City Documents & Forms
      7. Public Records
      8. Municipal Code
      9. City Budgets
      10. Financial Reports
      11. Public Information Office
    2. Online Payments
    3. Recycling & Waste
      1. Hazardous Waste Collection
      2. Recycling
      3. Residential Waste Collection
      4. Temporary Bin & Roll-Off Service
      5. Waste Disposal Services
    4. Public Safety
      1. Citizens Online Police Reporting System
      2. Crime Tips
      3. Emergency Preparedness
      4. Fingerprinting Services
      5. Impound Vehicle Release
    5. Housing
      1. Affordable Housing
      2. Fair Housing
      3. Workshops & Tenants
      4. Housing Division Info
    6. Business
      1. Please Visit "Doing Business" for Info
    7. Traffic & Maintenance
      1. Bikeways
      2. Live Traffic
      3. Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
      4. Street Light Outages
      5. Traffic Conditions
      6. Traffic Flow Improvements
    8. Animal Care
      1. Spaying & Neutering Pets
      2. Animal License
      3. Animal Control
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  4. Our Community

    1. About La Habra
      1. Lifestyle in La Habra
        1. Demographics
      2. Local Points of Interest
      3. History
      4. Schools
      5. Demographics
      6. Move More, Eat Healthy Campaign
      7. Veterans & Military Programs
    2. Your Vote Counts!
      1. General Municipal Elections
      2. Voter Registration
      3. Vote by Mail
      4. Fair Political Practices Commission Reports
    3. Recreation & Culture
      1. Depot Theatre
      2. Children's Museum
      3. Recreation Classes & Programs
      4. Trips & Tours
      5. Special Events
      6. City Bikeways
      7. City Parks
      8. Life in La Habra Magazine
    4. Community Amenities
      1. Recreation in the City
      2. Child Development Centers
      3. La Habra Senior Shuttle
      4. Facilities & Rentals
      5. Social and Senior Services
        1. Classes & Activities for Seniors
        2. Crafts
        3. Excursions
        4. Fitness Classes for Older Adults
        5. Food Assistance for Individuals & Families
        6. Games
        7. HICAP Comes to La Habra
        8. Holiday Wishes Program
        9. La Habra Senior Week
        10. La Habra Car Service
        11. La Habra Shuttle
        12. Legal Aid
        13. Mature Driver
        14. Meals on Wheels
        15. Senior Dances
        16. Senior Lunch Program
        17. DMV Offers Seniors Safe Driving Tips Online
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  5. Your Business

    1. Work with the City
      1. Vendor Request
      2. Starting a Business in La Habra
      3. Business Resources
      4. Business Retention & Attraction
      5. Available Business Sites
      6. Chamber of Commerce
      7. Current RFPs & Bids
      8. Mandatory Commercial Recycling
    2. Apply or Renew Your Business License
      1. Start-up Facts for Businesses
      2. Business License Renewals
      3. Business License FAQs
      4. Business License Application
    3. Planning & Zoning
      1. Planning Permits
      2. Home Occupation Permits
      3. Building Inspections
      4. Zoning
      5. Development Projects List
      6. City Maps
      7. Outdoor Sales or Events
      8. Signs
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Contact
      1. Staff
      2. City Clerk
        1. City Clerk History
        2. Public Records
        3. Archived Agendas & Minutes
        4. Council Meeting Video/Packets
        5. Municipal Code
        6. Commission or Committee Recruitment
        7. Elections
        8. Fair Political Practices Commission Reports
      3. City Council
      4. City Manager's Office
      5. Police Department
      6. Fire Department
    2. Request
      1. Building Inspection
      2. Fingerprinting Services
      3. Graffiti Removal
      4. Impound Vehicle Release
      5. Notifications
      6. Online Payment Refunds
      7. Orange County Alerts
      8. Public Records
      9. Vendor List
      10. Vote by Mail
    3. View
      1. City Budgets
      2. Current Bid Projects
      3. Development Projects List
      4. General Plan 2035
      5. Municipal Code
    4. Apply For
      1. Animal License
      2. Building Permits
      3. Business License Renewals
      4. Business Licenses
      5. Commission or Committee
      6. Planning Permits
      7. Voter Registration
    5. Learn About
      1. Healthy Eating Habits for Kids - Get Sponsored
      2. Child Development Programs
      3. Summer Recreation Programs
      4. How to End Overwatering in OC
      5. Sustainable Development Program
      6. Parkway Tree Program
      7. Spaying & Neutering Your Pets
      8. Emergency Preparedness
      9. Love Our Cities: Love La Habra
    6. Pay For My
      1. Building License Renewals
      2. Parking Citations
      3. Water Bill
    7. Report
      1. Criminal Activity to Police Online
      2. Criminal Activity using "Crime Tips"
      3. Graffiti in Our Community
      4. Street Light Outages
      5. General Online Request
    8. Find
      1. Agendas and Minutes
      2. Senior Services
      3. La Habra Community Center
      4. Orange County Youth Center
      5. Children's Museum
      6. Bike Paths
      7. City Parks
      8. General City Documents & Forms
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  7. Feature Links

    1. Disclaimer
      1. Americans With Disabilities Act Notice
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