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  1. Home

  2. Government

    1. About Los Gatos
    2. Town Council
      1. Town Council
      2. Town Council Meeting Schedule
      3. Town Council Subcommittees
      4. Town Council Policies
      5. Town Council Strategic Priorities FY 2017-2019
      6. Current Town Council Committee Appointments
      7. County, State, and Federal Representatives
    3. Boards, Commissions & Committees
      1. Application Process
      2. Commissioners' Handbook
      3. Arts and Culture Commission (ACC)
      4. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC)
        1. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
        2. Safe Routes to School
        3. Useful Links
      5. Building Board of Appeals (BOA)
      6. Community and Senior Services Commission (CSSC)
        1. Community & Senior Services
      7. General Plan Committee (GPC)
      8. General Plan Update Advisory Committee (GPAC)
      9. Historic Preservation Committee (HPC)
      10. Library Board (LIB)
      11. Parks Commission
      12. Personnel Board
      13. Planning Commission (PC)
      14. Transportation and Parking Commission (T&P)
      15. Youth Commission
        1. About Us
        2. Agendas and Minutes
          1. Agendas
          2. Minutes
        3. The Youth Commission Amends Smoking Ordinance
        4. Get Involved
        5. Youth Friendly Business Program
        6. Contact/Locate Us
    4. Government Documents
      1. Town Budget
      2. Civic Center Master Plan
      3. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
      4. Quarterly Budget Performance and Status Reports
      5. Quarterly Investment Reports
      6. Comprehensive Fee Schedule
      7. Comprehensive Fine Schedule
      8. Town Code
      9. General Plan
        1. General Plan Update
      10. Hillside Specific Plan
      11. Council Policy Manual
      12. Planning Documents
    5. Los Gatos Giving Program
    6. Town Archives
    7. GIS/Mapping Services
    8. Town Code
    9. Town Meeting Schedule
      1. Council Meeting Schedule
      2. Official Town Roster
    10. Live and Archived Meeting Videos
    11. Agendas & Minutes
      1. Public Guide to Town Council Meetings
    12. Jobs
    13. Election & Voter Information
      1. Information for Candidates
      2. Los Gatos Transactions and Use Tax (Sales Tax)
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  3. Living in Los Gatos

    1. About Los Gatos
    2. Town Departments and Services
      1. Animal Care & Control
      2. Community Development
        1. Planning
          1. General Plan & Zoning Information
            1. 2020 General Plan
            2. General Plan - Housing Element
            3. Zoning Information
          2. General Plan Update
          3. Planning Documents
          4. Applications & Information
          5. Permits & Fees
          6. Pending Planning Projects
          7. Committees & Commissions
            1. Town Council
            2. Conceptual Development
            3. Development Review Committee
            4. General Plan Committee
            5. Historic Preservation
              1. Historic Preservation Town Code
              2. Historic Districts
              3. Historic Resources
              4. Advantages to Historic Property Owners
              5. Historic Preservation Committee
              6. Approval Process
            6. Planning Commission
            7. Planned Development Study Committee
          8. North 40 Specific Plan Area
            1. North 40 FAQs
          9. Annexation Information
          10. Accessory Dwelling Unit Information
          11. Approved Conditional Use Permits
          12. Outside Agencies
          13. Look Up Property - Interactive GIS Map
          14. Locate/Contact Us
          15. Check Commercial Zoning
        2. Building
          1. Forms & Information
          2. Current Adopted Codes
          3. Inspection Request Information
          4. Permit Applications
          5. Work Exempt from Permits
          6. Plan Check Submittal Requirements
          7. Permit Fees
          8. Locate/Contact Us
          9. Monthly Issued Permits
        3. Code Compliance
          1. About Code Compliance
          2. Administrative Citings
          3. Code Complaint Form
            1. Code Complaint Form
          4. Approved Conditional Use Permits
          5. Leaf Blower Ordinance
          6. Entertainment Policy
          7. Smoking Regulations
        4. Housing Programs
        5. FAQs
        6. Calendar
      3. Clerk Department
        1. Boards Commissions & Committees
        2. Current Appointee List/Roster
        3. Election and Voter Information
        4. Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC)
        5. File a Claim
        6. Legal Notices
        7. Public Records Requests
        8. Town Code
      4. Elected Officials
      5. Finance Department
        1. Town Budget
          1. FY 2015-16 Operating Budget
          2. FY 2015-16 Capital Budget
          3. FY 2016-17 Operating Budget
          4. FY 2016-17 Capital Budget
          5. FY 2017-18 Operating Budget
          6. FY 2017-18 Capital Budget
          7. FY 2018-19 Operating Budget
          8. FY 2018-19 Capital Budget
          9. Proposed FY 19/20 Capital Budget
          10. Proposed FY 19/20 Operating Budget
        2. Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR)
        3. Quarterly Budget Performance and Status Reports
        4. Quarterly Investment Reports
          1. FY 2016-17
          2. FY 2017-18
        5. Business Tax and Licenses
        6. Locate/Contact Us
        7. Comprehensive Fee Schedule
        8. Comprehensive Fine Schedule
        9. CalPERS and OPEB Actuarial Valuation Reports
      6. Human Resources
        1. Employment
          1. Employment Opportunities
          2. Promotional Opportunities
          3. Employment Application
          4. Police Opportunities
          5. Internal Police Opportunities
        2. Salaries
        3. Health Benefits
        4. Benefits
          1. Benefit Summaries
          2. Employee Assistance Program
          3. Leave Requests
          4. Retirement
          5. Short/Long-term Disability
          6. Wellness
        5. Job Descriptions
        6. Agreements & Memorandums of Understanding
          1. AFSCME
          2. POA
          3. TEA
          4. Management
        7. Resource Center
          1. Forms A-Z
          2. Payroll
          3. Policies
            1. Administrative Policies
            2. Personnel Rules & Regulations
            3. Personnel Board
          4. Safety & Worker's Comp.
            1. IIPP
            2. Worker's Compensation
          5. Training & Development
        8. Locate/Contact Us
        9. Report a Safety Concern
      7. Office of Town Manager
        1. About Town Manager
        2. Town Budget
        3. Economic Vitality
        4. Arts & Culture
          1. Art in the Council Chambers
          2. Music in the Park
            1. Prospective Sponsors
            2. Parking
            3. 2019 Band Bios
            4. 2018 Band Bios
          3. Arts and Culture Commission
          4. Public Art
            1. Utility Box Art Program
          5. Arts Plan
        5. Community Grant Programs
        6. Town Events
          1. Special Event Permit Information
          2. Block Party Permit Information
          3. Spring into Green
          4. Keep Los Gatos Beautiful
          5. 4th of July Symphony in the Park
          6. Music in the Park
          7. Screen on the Green
          8. Community Garage Sale
          9. Holiday Tree Lighting
          10. Street Pole Banners
        7. Town Properties
        8. Locate/Contact Us
        9. Experience Los Gatos
      8. Office of the Town Attorney
      9. Library Services
      10. Police Services
        1. The Department
          1. Operations Bureau
          2. Support Services Bureau
          3. Investigation Bureau
          4. Property & Evidence
          5. Volunteer Groups
          6. Citizen Commendations and Complaints
            1. Complaint Procedures
          7. Recruitment and Hiring
        2. Community Services
          1. Crime Prevention
            1. Los Gatos On Watch
            2. Neighborhood Watch
            3. Animal Care & Control
          2. Online Reporting and Requests
            1. Abandoned Vehicle Complaint Form
            2. Report a Crime
            3. Report Graffiti
            4. Vacation Check
            5. Commercial Alarm Permits
          3. Victim Services
            1. Domestic Violence
          4. Permits
          5. Community Unity
            1. Town Opportunities
            2. Community Ongoing Opportunities
        3. Parking & Traffic
          1. Parking Citations
          2. Permit Parking Program
          3. Parking Maps
          4. Parking FAQ's
        4. Emergency Preparedness
          1. Notifications
          2. General Preparedness
          3. Natural Disasters
          4. CERT
          5. Resources
        5. How Do I
          1. FAQ's
          2. Locate/Contact Us
      11. Parks and Public Works
        1. Engineering Services
          1. Engineering Fees
          2. Encroachment Permits
          3. Grading and Drainage
          4. Public Improvements
          5. Other Permits
          6. Parcel Maps & Mapping
          7. GIS
          8. Stormwater Regulations
          9. Town Engineering Standards
          10. Annexation Information
          11. Pavement Condition Information
          12. Engineering Documents
          13. Project Information Sheets
          14. Counter Hours
        2. Capital Improvement Program
          1. Almond Grove Project
            1. Almond Grove Phase II
          2. Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project
          3. NSC One Way Street Pilot
          4. Bachman Park Project
          5. Dittos Lane
          6. LED Streetlight Project
          7. Downtown Parking
            1. Downtown Parking Garage
        3. Bid Results
        4. RFP/RFQ
        5. Streets
          1. Storm Water Runoff System
        6. Trees
          1. Street Trees
          2. Private Trees
        7. Traffic
          1. Safe Routes to School
          2. School Year 2019/2020 Bus Service
          3. Beach Traffic
          4. On-Street Parking Restrictions
          5. Traffic Data
          6. Green Bike Lanes
          7. School Bus Feasibility Study
        8. Park Services
          1. Park Reservations, Permits, & Fees
          2. Parks & Trails Information
            1. Open Space Trail Maps
            2. Bike, Parks, & Trails Map
          3. Dogs Off-Leash
          4. Adopt-A-Bench Program
          5. Adopt-A-Planter Program
        9. Environmental Services
          1. Our Services
            1. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
            2. Solid Waste Management
            3. Recycling Services
              1. Community Garage Sale
              2. Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
          2. Growing Greener Program
            1. Town Sustainability
            2. Residential Conservation
            3. Commercial Conservation
            4. Growing Greener Newsletter
            5. Events
            6. Resources
          3. Utility Box Art Program
          4. Sustainability Plan
          5. U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement
          6. Environmental Sustainability Initiatives
          7. Single-Use Carry-Out Bag Ordinance
          8. Polystyrene Foodware Ordinance
          9. RFP for Farmers' Market
        10. Utility Information
        11. Small Cell Wireless
        12. Volunteer Opportunities
          1. Adopt-A-Highway Clean Up Program
          2. Adopt-A-Bench Program
          3. Adopt-A-Planter Program
        13. Locate/Contact Us
      12. Code Compliance
      13. Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
    3. Town Council
    4. Senior Services
    5. Parks and Trails
    6. News and Information
    7. Donations to the Town
    8. Leadership Los Gatos
    9. Town Events
    10. Resident Services
      1. Animal Control
      2. Utilities
      3. Schools
      4. Post Office
      5. Trash / Recycling
      6. County & State Contacts
      7. Transportation
    11. Volunteer Services
    12. Youth & Teen Resources
    13. Recreation
    14. Library
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  4. Doing Business

    1. Starting A Business
      1. Business Licenses
    2. Locate in Los Gatos
      1. Business Districts
      2. Downtown & Neighborhood Centers
    3. Economic Profile
    4. Business Resources
      1. Meeting Facilities
    5. Commercial Alarm Permit Registration
    6. Youth Friendly Business Program
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  5. Visiting Los Gatos

    1. Getting Around Town
      1. Where To Park
    2. Shop Los Gatos
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  6. How Do I?

    1. Apply For
      1. Building Permit
      2. Business Licenses
      3. Employment Opportunities
      4. Parking Permit
    2. Contact
      1. Clerk Administrator
      2. Town Council
      3. Town Manager
      4. Code Compliance
      5. Community Development
      6. Finance Department (Business Licenses)
      7. Human Resources
      8. Parking & Traffic
      9. Police Services
      10. Planning Commission
      11. Parks and Public Works
        1. Drought 2014
      12. Staff Directory
    3. Dispose of...
      1. Trash, Recyclables and Hazardous Waste
    4. Learn About...
      1. Boards, Commissions & Committees
      2. Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
      3. Emergency Preparedness
      4. Volunteer Opportunities (Parks & Public Works)
    5. Pay for...
      1. Parking Citation
    6. Report A...
      1. Code Enforcement Complaints
      2. General Comment, Concern or Suggestions
      3. Website Feedback
    7. Register for...
      1. Notify Me
    8. Rent or Reserve...
      1. Park Reservations
    9. Request a...
      1. Building Inspection
      2. Public Records Request
    10. View
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Building / Development Applications & Guides
      3. Los Gatos Discovery Map
      4. Financial Reports
      5. Employment Opportunities
      6. Job Descriptions & Salary Summaries
      7. GIS / Mapping Services
      8. Town Code
      9. Public Meeting Videos
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  7. Feature Links

    1. LGS Recreation
    2. Emergency Preparedness
    3. LG Goes Green
    4. GIS/Mapping Service
    5. Jobs
      1. Human Resources Department
      2. Employment Opportunities
      3. Police Recruitment and Hiring
    6. Los Gatos Library
    7. Police Department
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  8. Library Links

    1. Teen Reading Lists
    2. Books for Middle School Students
    3. Children's Programs
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  9. Police Links

    1. Press Releases
    2. Los Gatos on Watch
    3. Permit Parking Program
    4. Live Scan Fingerprinting
    5. Town of Los Gatos
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    1. About Los Gatos
    2. Town Council
    3. Town Departments and Services
    4. Town Code
    5. Town Budget
    6. Police Services
    7. PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff
    8. Code Compliance
    9. Park Reservations
    10. Library
    11. Short-Term Rentals
    12. Annexation
      1. Frequently Asked Questions
      2. Island Annexation Maps
    13. Emergency Preparedness
    14. General Plan Update
    15. North 40 Specific Plan
    16. Jobs
    17. Town Pension and OPEB Plans Information
    18. LGS Recreation
    19. FAQ's
    20. Interactive GIS Map
    21. Legal Notices
      1. RFP/RFQ
    22. RFP/RFQ
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    1. Administrative Citings
    2. Code Complaint Form
    3. Approved Conditional Use Permits
    4. Leaf Blower Ordinance
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    1. Youth Party Guidelines
    2. No Bust Flyer
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    1. LGLHistory
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    1. Adult Programs
    2. Book-Clubs
    3. Local History
    4. Poet Laureate
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    1. Town Council Meeting Schedule
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