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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. Public Information
    10. Town Meeting Schedule
      1. Council Meeting Schedule
      2. Official Town Roster
    11. Live and Archived Meeting Videos
    12. Agendas & Minutes
      1. Town Council Agenda & Minutes
      2. Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes
      3. Town Commission Agendas and Minutes
      4. Public Guide to Town Council Meetings
    13. Jobs
    14. Election & Voter Information
      1. Information for Candidates
      2. Los Gatos Transactions and Use Tax (Sales Tax)
    15. Los Gatos Prepared
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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. Planning Documents
          3. Applications & Information
          4. Permits & Fees
          5. Pending Planning Projects
          6. 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
          7. North 40 Specific Plan Area
            1. North 40 FAQs
          8. General Plan Update
          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
        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. *NEW* 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. Proposed FY 2018-19 Operating Budget
          8. Proposed FY 2018/19 Capital 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. Public Information
        4. Economic Vitality
        5. Arts & Culture
          1. Art in the Council Chambers
          2. Music in the Park
            1. Prospective Sponsors
            2. Parking
          3. Arts and Culture Commission
          4. Public Art
            1. Utility Box Art Program
          5. Arts Plan
        6. Community Grants
          1. Community Grant Programs
        7. Town Events
          1. Special Events Information
          2. 4th of July Symphony in the Park
          3. Spring into Green
          4. Keep Los Gatos Beautiful
          5. Music in the Park
          6. Screen on the Green
          7. Community Garage Sale
        8. Town Properties
        9. Locate/Contact Us
      8. Office of the Town Attorney
      9. Library Services
      10. Police Services
        1. The Department
          1. Department Welcome
          2. Department Background
            1. Administration
            2. Patrol
            3. Specialty Units & Teams
            4. Property & Evidence
            5. Investigations
            6. Records and Communications
          3. Commendation / Complaint Form
          4. Recruitment and Hiring
        2. Community Services
          1. Services & Outreach
            1. 2-1-1 Information
            2. Los Gatos On Watch
            3. Senior Wellness Check
            4. School Resource Officer
            5. Neighborhood Watch
            6. Resident Services
            7. Vacation Check
            8. Graffiti Removal
            9. Animal Care & Control
            10. Emergency Preparedness
            11. Youth & Teen Resources
              1. Youth Commission
              2. Youth Party Guidelines
              3. School Resource Officer
              4. Local Youth & Teen Agencies
              5. Youth Library Services
              6. Teen Library Services
              7. No Bust Party Flier
            12. Business Emergency Contact Form
            13. Concealed Carry Permits (CCW)
            14. Tips for Parents
            15. Police Foundation
            16. Block Party Event Permit
            17. Police Department Patch Requests
          2. Online Reporting
            1. Abandoned Vehicle Complaint Form
            2. Report a Crime
            3. Report Graffiti
            4. Vacation Check
          3. Crime Related Info
            1. Sex Offenders
            2. Dept/Crime Stats
          4. Victim Services
          5. Domestic Violence
          6. Safe Routes to School
          7. For Kids
            1. Internet Safety
            2. Traffic Safety
          8. Volunteer Services
            1. Boards, Commissions, Committees
            2. Community Unity
              1. Town Opportunities
              2. Community Ongoing Opportunities
              3. Special Event Opportunities
            3. Police Volunteer Opp.
            4. Los Gatos Shines
          9. Massage Therapy Regulations
        3. Parking & Traffic
          1. Parking Citations
          2. Permit Parking Program
          3. Parking Maps
          4. Parking FAQ's
          5. Neighborhood Parking Process
          6. Traffic Calming
          7. Santa Clara County Fire Department
          8. Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety
        4. Emergency Preparedness
          1. Alert SCC
          2. Business Emergency Contact Form
          3. CERT Emergency Management
            1. CERT Photo Gallery
          4. Commercial Alarm Permits
          5. Emergency Operations Plan
          6. Emergency Preparedness
          7. Fire Safety and Wildfire Preparedness
          8. Flood Evacuation Information
          9. Los Gatos Prepared
            1. Emergency Water Purification Instructions
            2. 72-Hour Emergency Kit Checklist
              1. Local Participating Businesses
            3. Pandemic Flu Preparedness Tips
            4. 10 Local Business Preparedness Tips
            5. 10 Emergency Preparedness Tips
            6. 10 Earthquake Preparedness Tips
            7. Family Communication Plan
            8. Family Reunion Plan
            9. Events & Partner Links
          10. Santa Clara County Fire Department
        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. Bachman Park Project
          3. Dittos Lane
          4. Downtown Parking Garage
          5. LED Streetlight Project
        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 Bus Pilot Program
          3. Beach Traffic
          4. On-Street Parking Restrictions
          5. Traffic Data
          6. Green Bike Lanes
          7. School Bus Feasibility Study
        8. Park Services
          1. Parks Reservations
          2. Park Permits & Fees
          3. Parks & Trails Locations
            1. Open Space Trail Maps
            2. Bike, Parks, & Trails Map
          4. Dogs Off-Leash
        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. Volunteer Opportunities
          1. Adopt-A-Highway Clean Up Program
          2. Adopt-A-Bench Program
          3. Adopt-A-Planter Program
        12. Locate/Contact Us
      12. Code Compliance
      13. Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
    3. Town Council
    4. Senior Services
    5. Public Safety
      1. County Fire Services
      2. Emergency Preparedness
      3. Police Services
    6. Parks and Trails
    7. News and Information
    8. Los Gatos Giving Program
    9. Leadership Los Gatos
    10. Town Events
    11. Resident Services
      1. Animal Control
      2. Utilities
      3. Schools
      4. Post Office
      5. Trash / Recycling
      6. County & State Contacts
      7. Transportation
    12. Volunteer Services
    13. Youth & Teen Resources
    14. Recreation
    15. 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. Residential Permit Parking Program
    2. Connect With Us
    3. Press Releases
    4. Live Scan Fingerprinting
    5. Los Gatos on Watch
    6. Youth Commission
    7. Los Gatos Police Foundation
    8. 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. Code Compliance
    8. Park Reservations
    9. Library
    10. Emergency Preparedness
    11. North 40 Specific Plan
    12. Jobs
    13. Town Pension and OPEB Plans Information
    14. LGS Recreation
    15. FAQ's
    16. Interactive GIS Map
    17. Legal Notices
      1. RFP/RFQ
    18. 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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