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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 Policies
        Town Council Member Handbook
      4. Town Council Member Handbook
      5. Strategic Priorities
      6. Town Council Committees
      7. Current Town Council Committee Appointments
      8. Pledge of Allegiance Leaders
    3. Boards, Commissions & Committees
      1. Application Process
      2. Commissioners' Handbook
      3. Community Health & Senior Services Commission
        1. Age-Friendly Los Gatos
        2. THE HUB - LGS Recreation Resources for Seniors
      4. Complete Streets & Transportation Commission
        1. Safe Routes to School
        2. Useful Links
      5. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)
      6. Finance Commission
      7. Historic Preservation Committee
      8. Library Board
      9. Parks and Sustainability Commission
      10. Personnel Board
      11. Planning Commission
      12. Senior Service Committee
      13. Town Council Finance Committee
      14. Youth Commission
        1. About Us
        2. Agendas and Minutes
          1. Agendas
          2. Minutes
        3. The Youth Commission Amends Smoking Ordinance
        4. Youth Friendly Business Program
        5. Contact/Locate Us
      15. Arts & Culture Commission
    4. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
    5. Government Documents
      1. Town Budget
      2. Civic Center Master Plan
      3. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
      4. Mid-Year Budget Reports
      5. Monthly Financial and Investment Reports
      6. Comprehensive Fee Schedule
      7. Administrative Fine and Penalty Schedule
      8. Town Code
      9. Hillside Specific Plan
      10. Council Policy Manual
      11. Planning Documents
    6. Los Gatos Giving Program
    7. Town Archives
    8. GIS/Mapping Services
    9. Town Code
    10. Town Meeting Schedule
      Council Meeting Schedule
    11. Live and Archived Meeting Videos
    12. Agendas & Minutes
      1. Public Guide to Town Council Meetings
      2. Public Guide to Planning Commission Meetings
    13. Jobs
    14. Election & Voter Information
      1. Candidate Information
      2. Voter Information
      3. 2040 General Plan Land Use Element and Community Design Element Referendum
      4. November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
    15. Arts & Culture Commission
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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. General Plan
            2. General Plan - Housing Element
            3. Zoning Information
          2. Housing Element Update
          3. State Housing Laws
          4. Objective Design Standards Update Project
          5. Planning Documents
          6. Applications & Information
          7. Permits & Fees
          8. Pending Planning Projects
          9. Economic Recovery: Parklets
          10. Committees & Commissions
            1. Town Council
            2. Conceptual Development
            3. Development Review Committee
            4. 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
            5. Planning Commission
          11. North 40 Specific Plan Area
            1. North 40 Phase I
            2. North 40 FAQs
          12. Annexation Information
          13. Accessory Dwelling Unit Information
          14. Approved Conditional Use Permits
          15. Local Labor Unions
          16. Outside Agencies
          17. Look Up Property - Interactive GIS Map
          18. Locate/Contact Us
        2. Building
          1. Forms & Information
          2. Current Adopted Codes
          3. Inspection Request Information
          4. Permit Applications
          5. Plan Check Submittal Requirements
          6. Work Exempt from Permits
          7. Permit Fees
          8. Locate/Contact Us
          9. Monthly Issued Permits
          10. Building Safety Month
          11. Local Responsibility Fire Hazard Severity Zone
        3. Code Compliance
          1. About Code Compliance
          2. Administrative Citings
          3. Code Complaint Form
            Code Complaint Form
          4. Approved Conditional Use Permits
          5. Leaf Blower Ordinance
          6. Entertainment Policy
          7. Smoking Regulations
        4. Pending Planning Projects
        5. Housing Programs
        6. State Housing Laws
          1. Assembly Bill (AB) 1483
          2. Senate Bill (SB) 330
          3. Senate Bill (SB) 9
          4. State Density Bonus Law
          5. Objective Design Standards
        7. Economic Recovery: Parklets
        8. FAQs
        9. 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. Police Department Complaints
        8. Public Records Requests
        9. Town Code
      4. Elected Officials
      5. Finance Department
        1. Financial Transparency
        2. Annual Budget/ACFR Cycle
        3. Strategic Priorities
        4. Five-Year Financial Forecast
        5. FY 2023/24 Budget at a Glance
        6. Los Gatos at a Glance
        7. Town Budget
          1. FY 2025-26 Operating Budget
          2. FY 2025-26 Capital Budget
          3. FY 2024-25 Operating Budget
          4. FY 2024-25 Capital Budget
          5. FY 2023-24 Operating Budget
          6. FY 2023-24 Capital Budget
          7. FY 2022-23 Operating Budget
          8. FY 2022-23 Capital Budget
          9. FY 2021-22 Operating Budget
          10. FY 2021-22 Capital Budget
          11. FY 2020-21 Operating Budget
          12. FY 2020-21 Capital Budget
          13. FY 2019-20 Operating Budget
          14. FY 2019-20 Capital Budget
          15. FY 2018-19 Operating Budget
          16. FY 2018-19 Capital Budget
          17. FY 2017-18 Operating Budget
          18. FY 2017-18 Capital Budget
          19. FY 2016-17 Operating Budget
          20. FY 2016-17 Capital Budget
          21. FY 2015-16 Operating Budget
          22. FY 2015-16 Capital Budget
        8. Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports
        9. Town Pension and OPEB Plans Information
        10. CalPERS and OPEB Actuarial Valuation Reports
        11. Monthly Financial and Investment Reports
          1. FY 2016-17
          2. FY 2017-18
          3. FY 2018-19
          4. FY 2019-20
          5. FY 2020-21
          6. FY 2021-22
          7. FY 2022-23
          8. FY 2023-24
          9. FY 2024-25
        12. Independent Auditor
        13. Mid-Year Budget Reports
        14. Comprehensive Fee Schedule
        15. Administrative Fine and Penalty Schedule
        16. Business Tax and Licenses
        17. Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
        18. Locate/Contact Us
      6. Fire Services
      7. Human Resources
        1. Employment
          1. Employment Opportunities
          2. Promotional Opportunities
          3. Employment Application
        2. Salaries
        3. Health Benefits
        4. Agreements & Memorandums of Understanding
          1. AFSCME
          2. POA
          3. TEA
          4. Management
        5. Resource Center
          1. Policies
            1. Administrative Policies
            2. Personnel Rules & Regulations
            3. Personnel Board
          2. Safety & Worker's Comp.
            1. IIPP
            2. Worker's Compensation
          3. Training & Development
          4. EEO-4 Report
        6. Locate/Contact Us
        7. Report a Safety Concern
      8. Office of Town Manager
        1. About the Town Manager
        2. 2019 County Pocket Annexations
          1. Frequently Asked Questions
          2. Island Annexation Maps
        3. Arts & Culture Commission
          1. Music in the Park
            Music in the Park Event Parking
        4. Town Budget
        5. Becoming an Inclusive Community
          1. Community Conversations
          2. Council Actions
          3. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)
          4. Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the Town's Work
          5. Partnerships
          6. Police Reform and Community Policing
          7. Resolutions, Proclamations & Press Releases
          8. Santa Clara County Mobile Crisis Response Team
          9. Santa Clara County Restrictive Covenant Modification Program
          10. Santa Clara County 988 Phone Number Dedicated to Crisis Mental Health Services
          11. See Something, Say Something!
          12. Staff Resources
          13. United Against Hate 2021
        6. Cannabis
        7. Community Grant Programs
        8. Community Surveys
        9. Economic Vitality
        10. Town Events
          1. Special Event Permit Information
          2. Block Party Permit Information
          3. Free Speech Events
          4. Spring into Green
          5. 4th of July Symphony in the Park
          6. Music in the Park
          7. Community Garage Sale
          8. Los Gatos in Lights - Winter Celebration
          9. Street Pole Banners
        11. Short-Term Rentals
        12. Social Media
        13. Strategic Priorities
        14. Locate/Contact Us
      9. Office of the Town Attorney
      10. Library Services
      11. Police Services
        1. The Department
          1. Operations Bureau
          2. Support Services Bureau
          3. Investigation Division
          4. Property & Evidence
          5. Volunteer Groups
            Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Explorer Program
          6. Community Commendations and Complaints
            Police Department Complaint Procedures
          7. Policy
          8. Community Policing
          9. Recruitment
        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 Graffiti
            3. Vacation Check
            4. Commercial and Residential Alarm Permits
            5. Report a Crime
              Online Reporting Instructions
            6. Obtain an Accident Report
          3. Victim Services Unit
            Domestic Violence
          4. Permits
          5. Community Police Academy
          6. SNAP
          7. Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) Permits
        3. Parking & Traffic
          1. Parking
            1. Downtown Parking Program Project Updates
            2. Downtown Business Employee Parking Program
            3. Wayfinding
            4. Residential/Olive Zone Employee Permit Parking Program
            5. Parking Citations
            6. Parking Maps
            7. Parking FAQ's
            8. Staff Reports
          2. Traffic
            1. Traffic Engineering Services
            2. Safe Routes to School
            3. Neighborhood Traffic Calming
            4. Beach Traffic
            5. Traffic Enforcement Requests
            6. Electric Bikes
        4. Emergency Preparedness
          1. Sign Up for Alerts
          2. Resources
          3. PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff
          4. CERT
            1. CERT Members
            2. CERT Training Opportunities
            3. Volunteer Training Opportunities
          5. DART
          6. COVID-19
            Economic Recovery Resources: Parklets
          7. See Something Say Something
          8. Crime Prevention
          9. General Preparedness
          10. Wildfire Preparedness
          11. Earthquake Preparedness
          12. Flood Preparedness
          13. Fire Services
        5. How Do I
          1. FAQ's
          2. Locate/Contact Us
      12. Parks and Public Works
        1. Engineering Services
          1. Engineering Permits
            1. Encroachment Permits
            2. Grading and Drainage
            3. Public Improvements
            4. Tree Removal Permit
              1. Street Trees
              2. Private Trees
            5. Debris Box/Storage/Haul Permits
            6. Bond and Insurance Requirements
            7. Parcel Maps & Mapping
            8. Town Engineering Standards
            9. Engineering Fees
          2. Engineering Fees
          3. Parcel Maps & Mapping
          4. Engineering Development Guidelines
          5. GIS
          6. Stormwater Regulations
          7. Town Engineering Standards
          8. Annexation Information
          9. Counter Hours
        2. Bids, RFPs, RFQs
        3. Capital Improvement Program
          1. Connect Los Gatos
            1. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
            2. Highway 17 Bicycle & Pedestrian Overcrossing Project
              Hwy 17 BPOC Project Background & History
            3. Kennedy Road Sidewalk and Class II Bike Lane
            4. Los Gatos Creek Trailhead Connector to Hwy 9
            5. Shannon Pedestrian and Bikeway Improvement Project
            6. Winchester Boulevard Class IV Bikeway Project 
            7. Blossom Hill Road Traffic Safety
            8. Local Roadway Safety Plan
            9. Massol Avenue Intersection Safety Improvements
          2. Pavement Management Program
          3. Vegetation Management
          4. Downtown Parking
            1. Downtown Business Employee Parking Program
            2. Downtown Parking Garage
            3. Parking Staff Reports
            4. Residential/Olive Zone Employee Permit Parking Program
            5. Wayfinding
          5. Archived Projects
        4. Streets
          1. Storm Water Runoff System
            Stormwater Pollution
        5. Trees
          1. Street Trees
          2. Private Trees
        6. Traffic
          1. California AB413
          2. Safe Routes to School
          3. Neighborhood Traffic Calming
          4. On-Street Parking Restrictions
          5. Beach Traffic
          6. Traffic Data
          7. Green Bike Lanes
          8. Vehicle Miles Traveled - VMT
        7. Park Services
          1. Park Reservations
          2. Park Special Use Permit
          3. Town Parks Vending Program
          4. Parks & Trails Information
            1. Open Space Trail Maps
            2. Bike, Parks, & Trails Map
          5. Dogs Off-Leash
          6. Adopt-A-Bench Program
          7. Adopt-A-Planter Program
        8. Environmental Services
          1. Our Services
            1. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
            2. Solid Waste Management
              1. SB 1383
              2. Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
              3. Community Garage Sale
            3. Stormwater Pollution Prevention
          2. #DroughtReadyLG
          3. Growing Greener Program
            1. Town Sustainability
            2. Residential Conservation
            3. Commercial Conservation
            4. Growing Greener Newsletter
            5. Events
            6. Resources
          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. Report A Spill
        9. Transportation & Mobility
          1. Bicycle and Pedestrian
            1. Virtual Bike Detection
            2. Green Bike Lanes
            3. Electric Bikes
            4. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
            5. Connect Los Gatos
              1. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
              2. Highway 17 Bicycle & Pedestrian Overcrossing Project
              3. Kennedy Road Sidewalk and Class II Bike Lane
              4. Los Gatos Creek Trailhead Connector to Hwy 9
              5. Shannon Pedestrian and Bikeway Improvement Project
              6. Winchester Boulevard Class IV Bikeway Project 
              7. Blossom Hill Road Traffic Safety
              8. Local Roadway Safety Plan
              9. Massol Avenue Intersection Safety Improvements
          2. Traffic
            1. California AB413
            2. Safe Routes to School
            3. Neighborhood Traffic Calming
            4. On-Street Parking Restrictions
            5. Beach Traffic
            6. Traffic Data
            7. Green Bike Lanes
            8. Vehicle Miles Traveled - VMT
        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
        14. Parking
          1. News/Updates
            1. Wayfinding
            2. Downtown Employee Parking Program
          2. Parking FAQs
          3. Parking Enforcement
            1. How to Pay a Parking Citation
            2. How to Appeal a Parking Citation
            3. Vehicle Booting
          4. Permit Parking
            1. Residential Parking Permits
            2. Employee Parking Permits
          5. Parking Map
          6. Rates/Fees
          7. EV Charging/Parking
          8. Reports and Planning
            1. Parking Staff Reports
            2. Downtown Parking
            3. Downtown Parking Garage
      13. Code Compliance
    3. Town Council
    4. Los Gatos Public Library
      1. Ask Us
        1. F.A.Q.s
        2. Friends of the Library
        3. General Information
        4. Library Policies
          Strategic Priorities
        5. Partnering with The Los Gatos Library
        6. Social Media
          1. Facebook
          2. Goodreads
          3. Instagram
          4. The Page Turner
          5. YouTube
        7. Volunteering
        8. Privacy and Account History
        9. Los Gatos Library Newsletter
      2. Adult Services at the Los Gatos Library
        1. Author Talks
        2. Book Clubs
        3. The Page Turner
        4. Seed Library
        5. Free Tax Preparation
        6. Volunteering
      3. Book Lists
        Personalized Book Recommendation
      4. Children's
        1. Children's Programs
        2. For Educators
        3. The Kitten's Mew
      5. E-Resources
        1. E-Resources Alphabetical List
        2. Government Resources
        3. Job & Career Resources
        4. Local History
          1. Represent Los Gatos
          2. House and Property Research
          3. Local History
        5. Mobile App
      6. Local History
        1. Represent Los Gatos
        2. House and Property Research
        3. Local History
      7. My Account
      8. Other Services
        1. Homepage
        2. 3D Printing
        3. Drop In Tech Tutoring
        4. Seed Library
        5. Retro Tech
          Retro Tech Form
        6. Reserve A Study Room
        7. Comfort Cabinet
        8. Local Services and Resources
        9. Park Passes
      9. Teens
        1. Teen Programs
        2. Volunteering
      10. Wireless Printing
    5. Senior Services
    6. Parks and Trails
    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. Recreation
    13. Emergency Preparedness
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  4. Doing Business

    1. Starting A Business
    2. Business Licenses
      Business License Renewal Portal
    3. Business Resources
      Meeting Facilities
    4. Commercial Alarm Permit Registration
    5. Youth Friendly Business Program
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  5. Visiting Los Gatos

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

    1. Apply For
      1. Building Permit
      2. Engineering Permits
      3. Business Licenses
      4. Employment Opportunities
      5. Parking Permit
      6. Special Use Permit
      7. Special Event Permit
      8. Vending 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
      12. Staff Directory
    3. Dispose of...
      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...
      Parking Citation
    6. Report A Concern
      1. Code Enforcement Complaints
      2. General Comment, Concern or Suggestions
      3. Report A Streets, Parks or Town Facilities Concern
      4. Report A Spill
      5. Report Graffiti
      6. Public Records Request
      7. Website Feedback
      8. Police Department Online Reporting & Requests
      9. Report A Lost Item
    7. Register for...
      Notify Me
    8. Rent or Reserve...
      Park Reservations
    9. Request a...
      1. Building Inspection
      2. Public Records Request
    10. View
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Building / Development Applications & Guides
      3. Financial Reports
      4. Employment Opportunities
      5. Job Descriptions & Salary Summaries
      6. GIS / Mapping Services
      7. Town Code
      8. Public Meeting Videos
      9. My Portal
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  7. Feature Links

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

    1. Press Releases
    2. Los Gatos on Watch
    3. Business Service Appointments
    4. Town of Los Gatos
    5. Transparency and Data page
    6. Assembly Bill 481
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    1. Downtown Parking Updates
    2. Parking Citations
    3. Permit Parking Program
    4. Parking Maps
    5. Parking FAQ
    6. Traffic Engineering Services
    7. Safe Routes to School
    8. Neighborhood Traffic Calming
    9. Beach Traffic
    10. Traffic Enforcement Requests
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    1. Live & Recorded Meetings
    2. About Los Gatos
    3. Town Council
    4. Town Code
    5. Financial Transparency
    6. Code Compliance
    7. Park Reservations
    8. Becoming an Inclusive Community
    9. Emergency Preparedness
    10. Public Records Requests
    11. Jobs
    12. LGS Recreation
    13. Resources for Older Adults
    14. FAQ's
    15. Interactive GIS Map
    16. Legal Notices
      Requests for Proposals
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    1. Administrative Citings
    2. Code Complaint Form
    3. Approved Conditional Use Permits
    4. Leaf Blower Ordinance
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    LGLHistory
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    1. Adult Programs
    2. Book-Clubs
    3. Local History
    4. Poet Laureate
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    Town Council Meeting Schedule
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    1. Beanstack
    2. Our Nature Stories
    3. Book Lists
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