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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
        1. Town Council Member Handbook
      4. Town Council Member Handbook
      5. Strategic Priorities
      6. Town Council Subcommittees
      7. Current Town Council Committee Appointments
    3. Boards, Commissions & Committees
      1. Application Process
      2. Commissioners' Handbook
      3. Arts and Culture Commission
      4. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
      5. Building Board of Appeals
      6. Community Health & Senior Services Commission
        1. Age-Friendly Los Gatos
        2. THE HUB - LGS Recreation Resources for Seniors
      7. Complete Streets & Transportation Commission
        1. Safe Routes to School
        2. Useful Links
      8. Finance Commission
      9. General Plan Committee
      10. Historic Preservation Committee
      11. Housing Element Advisory Board
      12. Library Board
      13. Parks Commission
      14. Personnel Board
      15. Planning Commission
      16. Senior Service Committee
      17. Town Council Finance Committee
      18. 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. 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. Comprehensive Fine 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
      1. Council Meeting Schedule
      2. Official Town Roster
    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. November 8, 2022 General Election
      4. 2040 General Plan Land Use Element and Community Design Element Referendum
      5. Business License Modernization Ballot Measure J
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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. General Plan Update
          3. Housing Element Update
          4. Senate Bill 9
          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. 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
          11. North 40 Specific Plan Area
            1. North 40 Phase 1
            2. North 40 FAQs
          12. Annexation Information
          13. Accessory Dwelling Unit Information
          14. Approved Conditional Use Permits
          15. Outside Agencies
          16. Look Up Property - Interactive GIS Map
          17. 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. Economic Recovery: Parklets
          7. Work Exempt from Permits
          8. Permit Fees
          9. Locate/Contact Us
          10. Monthly Issued Permits
          11. Building Safety Month
        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. 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
        6. Economic Recovery: Parklets
        7. FAQs
        8. 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 2020/21 Budget at a Glance
        6. FY 2021/22 Budget at a Glance
        7. Los Gatos at a Glance
        8. Town Budget
          1. Proposed FY 2023-24 Operating Budget
          2. Proposed 2023-24 Capital Budget
          3. FY 2022-23 Operating Budget
          4. FY 2022-23 Capital Budget
          5. FY 2021-22 Operating Budget
          6. FY 2021-22 Capital Budget
          7. FY 2020-21 Operating Budget
          8. FY 2020-21 Capital Budget
          9. FY 2019-20 Operating Budget
          10. FY 2019-20 Capital Budget
          11. FY 2018-19 Operating Budget
          12. FY 2018-19 Capital Budget
          13. FY 2017-18 Operating Budget
          14. FY 2017-18 Capital Budget
          15. FY 2016-17 Operating Budget
          16. FY 2016-17 Capital Budget
          17. FY 2015-16 Operating Budget
          18. FY 2015-16 Capital Budget
        9. Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports
        10. Town Pension and OPEB Plans Information
        11. CalPERS and OPEB Actuarial Valuation Reports
        12. 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
        13. Independent Auditor
        14. Mid-Year Budget Reports
        15. Comprehensive Fee Schedule
        16. Comprehensive Fine Schedule
        17. Business Tax and Licenses
        18. Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
        19. Locate/Contact Us
      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. Policies
            1. Administrative Policies
            2. Personnel Rules & Regulations
            3. Personnel Board
          3. Safety & Worker's Comp.
            1. IIPP
            2. Worker's Compensation
          4. Training & Development
          5. EEO-4 Report
        8. Locate/Contact Us
        9. Report a Safety Concern
      7. Office of Town Manager
        1. About Town Manager
        2. 2019 County Pocket Annexations
          1. Frequently Asked Questions
          2. Island Annexation Maps
        3. Arts & Culture
          1. Art in the Council Chambers
          2. Music in the Park
            1. Prospective Sponsors
            2. Music in the Park Event Parking
          3. Public Art
            1. Utility Box Art Program
          4. Arts Plan
        4. Town Budget
        5. Becoming an Inclusive Community
          1. Council Actions
          2. Community Conversations
          3. Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Town's Work
          4. Police Reform and Community Policing
          5. Resolutions, Proclamations & Press Releases
          6. Partnerships
          7. Santa Clara County Mobile Crisis Response Team
          8. County 988 Phone Number Dedicated to Crisis Mental Health Services
          9. See Something, Say Something!
          10. United Against Hate 2021
          11. Staff Resources
          12. Previous Messages from the Mayor
        6. Cannabis
        7. Community Grant Programs
        8. Community Survey 2022
        9. Economic Vitality
        10. Town Events
          1. Special Event Permit Information
          2. Block Party Permit Information
          3. Spring into Green
          4. 4th of July Symphony in the Park
          5. Music in the Park
          6. Screen on the Green
          7. Community Garage Sale
          8. Tree Lighting
          9. Street Pole Banners
        11. Experience Los Gatos
        12. Strategic Priorities
        13. Town Properties
        14. Locate/Contact Us
      8. Office of the Town Attorney
      9. Library Services
      10. Police Services
        1. The Department
          1. Operations Bureau
          2. Support Services Bureau
          3. Investigation Division
          4. Property & Evidence
          5. Volunteer Groups
            1. Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Explorer Program
          6. Citizen Commendations and Complaints
            1. 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 Alarm Permits
            5. Report a Crime
            6. Obtain an Accident Report
          3. Victim Services Unit
            1. Domestic Violence
          4. Permits
          5. Community Police Academy
          6. SNAP
        3. Parking & Traffic
          1. Parking
            1. Downtown Parking Program Project Updates
            2. Downtown Business Employee Parking Program
            3. Wayfinding
            4. Pay to Stay
            5. Residential/Olive Zone Employee Permit Parking Program
            6. Parking Citations
            7. Parking Maps
            8. Parking FAQ's
            9. 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. General Preparedness
          3. Natural Disasters
          4. Resources
          5. PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff
          6. CERT
            1. CERT Members
            2. CERT Training Opportunities
            3. Volunteer Training Opportunities
          7. DART
          8. COVID-19
            1. Economic Recovery Resources: Parklets
          9. See Something Say Something
          10. Crime Prevention
        5. How Do I
          1. FAQ's
          2. Locate/Contact Us
      11. 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. Pavement Condition Information
          10. Counter Hours
        2. Capital Improvement Program
          1. Connect Los Gatos
            1. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
            2. Hwy 17 Bicycle & Pedestrian Overcrossing
            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. Vegetation Management
          3. Downtown Parking
            1. Downtown Parking Garage
        3. Bid Results
        4. RFP/RFQ
        5. Streets
          1. Storm Water Runoff System
            1. Stormwater Pollution
        6. Trees
          1. Street Trees
          2. Private Trees
        7. Traffic
          1. Safe Routes to School
          2. Neighborhood Traffic Calming
          3. On-Street Parking Restrictions
          4. Beach Traffic
          5. Traffic Data
          6. Green Bike Lanes
          7. Vehicle Miles Traveled - VMT
        8. Park Services
          1. Park Reservations
          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
              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. Utility Box Art Program
          5. Sustainability Plan
          6. U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement
          7. Environmental Sustainability Initiatives
          8. Single-Use Carry-Out Bag Ordinance
          9. Polystyrene Foodware Ordinance
          10. Report A Spill
        10. 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. Hwy 17 Bicycle & Pedestrian Overcrossing
              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
            6. Safe Routes to School
          2. Traffic
            1. Safe Routes to School
            2. Neighborhood Traffic Calming
            3. On-Street Parking Restrictions
            4. Beach Traffic
            5. Traffic Data
            6. Green Bike Lanes
            7. Vehicle Miles Traveled - VMT
        11. Utility Information
        12. Small Cell Wireless
        13. Volunteer Opportunities
          1. Adopt-A-Highway Clean Up Program
          2. Adopt-A-Bench Program
          3. Adopt-A-Planter Program
        14. Locate/Contact Us
      12. Code Compliance
    3. Town Council
    4. Los Gatos Public Library
      1. About Us
        1. F.A.Q.s
        2. Friends of the Library
          1. Donate
        3. General Information
        4. Library Board
        5. Operating Procedures
        6. Partnering with The Los Gatos Library
        7. Volunteering
        8. Social Media
          1. Facebook
          2. Goodreads
          3. Instagram
          4. Newsletter
          5. The Page Turner
          6. YouTube
          7. Social Media Policy @ LGL
        9. Survey
        10. Stories We're Celebrating
      2. Adult Services at the Los Gatos Library
        1. 📚 Summer Reading 🌞
        2. Adult Programs
        3. Author Talks
        4. Book Clubs
        5. The Page Turner
        6. The Page Turner
        7. Poet Laureate
        8. Seed Library
        9. Tax Information
        10. Volunteering
      3. Book Lists
        1. Personalized Book Recommendation
      4. Catalog
        1. How To Use The Catalog
        2. How To User Guides
          1. Use the Library Catalog
          2. Place a Hold
          3. Suggestions for Purchase
          4. Tax Information
          5. Other Questions
          6. Mobile App
          7. My Account
        3. Library Kits
        4. PIN Info
        5. Suggest A Purchase
        6. Using our Mobile App
      5. Children's
        1. 📚 Summer Reading ☀️
        2. Children's Programs
        3. For Educators
        4. K-12 Digital Homework eResources
        5. The Kitten's Mew
        6. Student Success Initiative
      6. E-Resources
        1. E-Resources Alphabetical List
        2. Job & Career Resources
        3. Government Resources
        4. K-12 Digital Homework eResources
        5. Instructional Videos for E-Resources
      7. Local History
        1. Los Gatos At Home
        2. Represent Los Gatos
        3. House and Property Research
        4. Local History
      8. My Account
      9. Other Services
        1. Homepage
        2. CreativeBug
        3. Drop In Tech Tutoring
        4. Laser Cutting
        5. Library Kits
        6. Seed Library
        7. Retro Tech
          1. Retro Tech Form
      10. Teens
        1. Teen Programs
        2. Volunteering
      11. 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
      1. Business Licenses
        1. Business License Renewal Portal
    2. Economic Recovery: Parklets
    3. Locate in Los Gatos
      1. Business Districts
      2. Downtown & Neighborhood Centers
    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
      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 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...
      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. 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. Library Links

    1. Books for Middle School Students
    2. Children's Programs
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  9. 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. 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. Short-Term Rentals
    10. Emergency Preparedness
    11. Public Records Requests
    12. Jobs
    13. LGS Recreation
    14. Resources for Older Adults
    15. FAQ's
    16. Interactive GIS Map
    17. Legal Notices
      1. 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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    1. Catalog
    2. Goodreads
    3. The Page Turner
    4. Personalized Book Recommendation
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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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    1. Beanstack
    2. Our Nature Stories
    3. Book Lists
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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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