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  2. Departments

    1. City Council
      1. City Council Agendas & Archives
      2. City Council Goals
      3. City Council Members
        1. Sarah Schaefer, Mayor
        2. Meredith Matthews, Vice-Mayor
        3. Stacy Atkins-Salazar
        4. Alexandra Stillman
        5. Kimberley White
      4. Council Legislative Advocacy
      5. City Council Protocol & Responsibilities
    2. Committees & Commissions
      1. Arcata Foundation
        1. Board of Directors
        2. Bylaws
      2. Boards & Task Forces
        1. Vacancies & Applications
        2. Boards of Permit & Handicapped Appeals
          1. Permit & Handicapped Appeals Members
        3. Building Code Board of Appeals
      3. Commissions
        1. Planning Commission
          1. Meetings, Agendas & Archives
        2. Vacancies & Applications
      4. Committees
        1. Vacancies & Applications
        2. Economic Development Committee
        3. Energy Committee
        4. Forest Management Committee
        5. Historic Landmarks Committee
        6. Parks & Recreation Committee
        7. Public Safety Committee
        8. Transactions & Use Tax Oversight Committee
        9. Transportation Safety Committee
        10. Wetlands & Creeks Committee
    3. Successor Agency
      1. Oversight Board
      2. Public Record
    4. Departments & Divisions
      1. Building & Engineering
        1. Active Construction Work
          1. Current City Construction Projects
          2. Major Development Projects
          3. Completed Projects
        2. Building Division
          1. Building Permits
            1. Building Application Forms and Checklists
          2. Building Codes
          3. Code Enforcement
          4. Residential Rental Inspection Program
        3. Engineering Division
          1. Speed Bump Policy
          2. Standard Plans
          3. Sewer Lateral Replacement
            1. Sewer Lateral Rehab Loans
          4. Draft ADA Transition Plan
          5. Local Road Safety Plan
          6. Low Impact Development (LID)
          7. Complete Streets Policy
          8. Bicycle Friendly Community
        4. Forms & Applications
        5. Featured Projects
          1. 2016 Annual Pavement Projects
          2. Old Arcata Road Design Project
            1. Old Arcata Road Project Environmental Review
              1. OAR: Draft EIR Appendices
              2. OAR: Draft EIR References
              3. OAR: Draft Initial Study References
              4. OAR: Final EIR References
          3. Arcata Bicycle Boulevard
            1. Case Studies & Other Links
            2. FAQs
            3. Proposed Improvements
            4. Project Updates
          4. Arcata Rails with Trails Project
          5. Foster Avenue Extension Project
          6. Humboldt Bay Trail North
          7. Annie & Mary Trail Connectivity Project
          8. 8th and 9th Street Improvement Project
        6. Transportation Division
          1. Arcata & Mad River Transit
          2. Oversized Load Permits
          3. Pedestrian Bicycle Master Plan (PDF)
          4. Transportation Safety Committee
          5. Parking
      2. City Attorney
      3. City Clerk
        1. Government Transparency
          1. Conflict of Interest Provisions
          2. November 2022 Election Forms
          3. November 2020 Election Forms
          4. June 2022 Special Election Forms
        2. Meeting Minutes, Agendas & Archives
        3. City Records
          1. Ordinances
          2. Municipal Code
          3. Records Retention Guidelines
        4. Elections
          1. Voter Registration
          2. City Council Candidate Requirements
      4. City Manager
        1. City Manager History
        2. Risk Management
          1. Insurance Forms
          2. Insurance Requirements
      5. Commercial Cannabis
      6. Community Development
        1. Planning
          1. Planning Permits
          2. Zoning Compliance Tables
          3. Administrative Design Review
            1. Summary Zoning Compliance Tables
            2. General Plan Elements Table
          4. Major Development Projects
            1. Arcata 30th Street Commons Project
            2. Creek Side Project
              1. Creek Side Project: Draft EIR Appendices
            3. edgeconnex Data Center
            4. Sorrel Place
              1. Sorrel Place: NEPA EA Attachments
            5. Open Door
              1. Open Door: DEIR
          5. Regulations
            1. Land Use Code
            2. General Plan
            3. Local Coastal Program Update
            4. Certified Local Coastal Program
            5. Building Codes
            6. Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
          6. Historic Preservation
            1. Information on the Mills Act
            2. May is Historic Preservation Month!
              1. Arcata Plaza
              2. Women's Temperance Fountain
              3. Emily's House
              4. Smith-McKenzie House
              5. Healthsport Site
          7. Vision Statement
        2. Housing
          1. Strategic Infill Redevelopment Program
            1. Related SIRP Materials
            2. Engagement Information
            3. Meeting in a Box
            4. Frequently Asked Questions
            5. Arcata Gateway Area Plan
            6. General Plan Updates
              1. Land Use Element
              2. Growth Management Element
              3. Open Space Element
              4. Resource Conservation Element
              5. Parks and Recreation Element
              6. Historic Preservation Element
              7. Circulation Element
              8. Public Facilities and Infrastructure Element
              9. Public Safety Element
              10. Health Element
              11. Design Element
          2. Housing Element
            1. Strategic Infill Redevelopment Plan
              1. Related SIRP Materials
          3. Housing Projects
        3. Economic Development
          1. Business Support
          2. Business of the Year Award
          3. Brownfields Initiative Grant
          4. Economic Development Projects
          5. Economic Development Committee
          6. Strategic Plan
        4. Foodworks Culinary Center
        5. Commercial Cannabis Activity Permit
        6. Strategic Infill Redevelopment Program
          1. Related SIRP Materials
        7. Arcata Community Vision
        8. Arcata Strategic Arts Plan
        9. Short-Stay and Vacation Rentals
        10. Sea Level Rise & King Tides
        11. Public Documents and Maps
          1. Approved Documents
            1. Successor Agency Implementation Plan
        12. Mobilehome Rent Stabilization Ordinance
        13. Valley West 
      7. Economic Development
        1. Business Support
        2. Business of the Year Award
        3. Brownfields Initiative Grant
        4. Economic Development Projects
        5. Economic Development Committee
        6. Strategic Plan
      8. Environmental Services
        1. Parks, Facilities & Natural Resources
          1. Parks & Recreation
          2. City Forests
            1. Arcata Community Forest History
            2. Arcata Forest Projects & Tours
            3. Forest Management Plan
            4. Trail Maps
            5. Arcata Ridge Trail-Fickle Hill Segment IS Referenc
          3. Creeks & Wetlands
            1. Arcata Baylands Restoration / Enhancement Project
            2. Creek Projects
              1. Beith Creek
              2. Campbell Creek
            3. McDaniel Slough Project
          4. Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary
            1. History
            2. Interpretive Center
            3. Trail Map & Guided Walk Schedule
            4. Volunteer Training
            5. Bird List
            6. Explore the Coast
          5. Volunteer Work Days
        2. Recreation Division
          1. Community Events
          2. Community Partners Contact List
          3. Employment & Volunteer Opportunities
          4. FAQ
          5. Gift Cards
          6. Parks & Trails
          7. Programs & Activities
          8. Registration Information
          9. Specialty Permits
          10. Self Guided Tours & Quests
          11. Venue Rentals
          12. Art Around Arcata
        3. Streets and Utilities
          1. Street Sweeper Map & Schedule
        4. Water/Wastewater
          1. Drinking Water
            1. Cross-Connections & Backflow
            2. Water Quality Reports
          2. Wastewater
            1. Marsh Treatment History
            2. Pretreatment/FOG
              1. Dental Offices
              2. Fats, Oils & Grease
              3. Laboratories
              4. Significant Industrial Users
            3. Wastewater Treatment Facilities Improvements
          3. Report A Water or Sewer Leak
          4. Request a Temporary Hydrant Meter
        5. Sustainability Programs
          1. Energy Program
            1. Energy Efficiency
              1. Energy Upgrade Financing
              2. Excessive Electricity Use Tax
              3. A Special Report from the Arcata Green Team
            2. Renewable Energy
              1. Energy Upgrade Financing
            3. Sustainable Transportation
              1. Electric Vehicles & Infrastructure
              2. Walking & Biking
              3. Public Transportation
            4. Carbon Sequestration & Other
            5. Water-Energy Connection
            6. Community Choice Energy Program
            7. Zero Waste
          2. Recycling, Garbage and Organics
            1. Composting & Green Waste Resources
              1. City Earth Tub Composting System
            2. Recycling & Garbage
            3. SB 1383 Organics Requirements
              1. SB 1383 Edible Food Recovery - Businesses
              2. SB 1383 Frequently Asked Questions
            4. Hazardous & Special
              1. Safer Alternatives
              2. Used Oil Recycling
            5. Construction & Demolition
            6. Waste Prevention Resources
              1. Food Waste Prevention
              2. Zero Waste Fashion
            7. Businesses
              1. SB 1383 Edible Food Recovery - Businesses
              2. AB 1826 - Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling Program
              3. Disposable Foodware Regulations
                1. Single Use Disposable Foodware Ordinance Frequently Asked Questions
              4. Single-Use Carryout Bags
          3. Stormwater
            1. City Involvement
            2. Business Stormwater Pollution Prevention
              1. Automotive Industry
              2. Contractor or Developer
              3. Food Service Industry
              4. Landscaper or Gardener
            3. Residential Stormwater Pollution Prevention
              1. Pet Waste
              2. Lawn and Garden Care
              3. Auto and Household Maintenance
            4. Low Impact Development
            5. Stormwater Hotline
        6. Maps/GIS
        7. Donate
      9. Finance
        1. Business License Tax
          1. Fees
          2. Home Occupation Regulations
          3. Ordinance
        2. Dog Licenses
        3. Financial Statements & Budgets
          1. Approved Annual Budgets & Financial Statements
            1. 2022 / 2023 Approved Budget
            2. 2021 / 2022 Approved Budget
            3. 2020 / 2021 Approved Budget
            4. 2019 / 2020 Approved Budget
            5. 2018 / 2019 Approved Budget
            6. 2017 / 2018 Approved Budget
          2. Master Fee Schedule (PDF)
        4. Purchasing
        5. Sales & Use Tax
        6. Transient Occupancy Tax
        7. Water/Sewer Billing & Field Services
        8. Utility Users Tax (UUT) / Measure F
      10. Foodworks
        1. Hourly Community Kitchens
          1. View Community Kitchen & Wet Room Calendars
        2. Monthly Rental Kitchens
        3. Office Space & Showroom Rentals
        4. Foodworks Equipment for Rent
        5. Food Manufacturer Resources
        6. Foodworks Forms
      11. Housing
        1. Strategic Infill Redevelopment Program
        2. Housing Element
        3. Housing Projects
      12. Information Technology
        1. SB 272 Report
      13. Recreation Division
        1. Community Events
          1. Holiday Craft Market
          2. Bike Rodeo
          3. Bowl of Beans
          4. Lantern Floating Ceremony
        2. Community Partners Contact List
        3. Employment & Volunteer Opportunities
        4. FAQ
        5. Gift Cards
        6. Parks & Trails
          1. Adopt-A-Park
          2. Greenview Park
          3. Park Maps
          4. Redwood Park Renovation
        7. Programs & Activities
          1. Arcata Break Camps
          2. Bayside Park Farm & Community Garden
            1. Bayside Park Farm
              1. How Do I Join the CSA?
              2. What Do We Offer?
              3. Why Support Bayside Park Farm's CSA?
            2. Community Garden
          3. Plaza Events
          4. Camps
            1. Adventure Camp
            2. Art Camp
            3. Forest Camp
            4. Marsh Explorers Science Camp
            5. Arcata Day Camp
            6. Skate Camp
            7. Leader-In-Training
            8. Summer Camp Chart 2021 (PDF)
            9. Cancellation & Refund / Credit Policy
            10. Pee Wee Sports Camp
            11. Young Explorers Science Camp
            12. Young Creators Art Camp
            13. T.E.A.M. Camp
          5. Youth Basketball League
          6. Youth Development Scholarship Fund
          7. Gymnastics
          8. Arcata Play Center 
        8. Registration Information
          1. Registration Forms
          2. Cancellation / Refund Policy
          3. Youth Development Scholarship Fund
        9. Specialty Permits
          1. Special Events
          2. Plaza Vending
          3. Film Permits
          4. Insurance
          5. Banner Placement
        10. Self Guided Tours & Quests
        11. Venue Rentals
          1. Venues
            1. Arcata Community Center
            2. Arcata Marsh Amphitheater
            3. Bocce Ball Courts & Equipment
            4. D Street Neighborhood Center
            5. Larson Park Gazebo
            6. Library Conference Room
            7. Redwood Lodge
            8. Redwood Lounge
            9. Redwood Park Picnic Area
            10. Sports Fields
          2. Venue Fees/Deposits
          3. Insurance
        12. Art Around Arcata
          1. 2023 Call For Artists
      14. Personnel / Human Resources
        1. Applying for a Position
        2. Job Descriptions
        3. Job Opportunities
          1. Full-Time Job Opportunities
          2. Part-Time Job Opportunities
          3. Job Descriptions
          4. Salary Schedules, Benefits, MOUs & Personnel Documents
          5. Volunteer Opportunities
          6. Internships, Work Study & Service Learning
        4. Salary Schedules, Benefits, MOUs & Personnel Documents
        5. Internships, Work Study & Service Learning
        6. Volunteer Opportunities
      15. Police
        1. About Us
          1. Police Department History
        2. Community Policing
        3. Online Crime Reporting
          1. FAQs
        4. Crime Prevention
        5. Department Organization
          1. Administrative Division
          2. Communications Division
          3. Investigations Division
        6. FAQs
        7. K-9 Program
        8. Programs & Services
          1. Automated License Plater Reader (ALPR) Policy
          2. Emergency Preparedness
          3. Fingerprinting
          4. Graffiti Abatement
          5. Parking Enforcement
            1. Paid Parking with ParkMobile App
          6. Permits / Licenses
          7. Records Request
          8. Policies, Practices, and Operating Procedures
          9. Vacation House Checks
          10. Vehicle Abatement
          11. Youth & Family Services
            1. Car Seat Safety
            2. Juvenile Diversion
            3. Parenting Classes & Coaching
            4. Runaway Juveniles
          12. Restraining Orders and Trespass Self-Help Guide
          13. Preparación para Emergencias
        9. Police Press Releases
        10. Citizen RIMS
        11. Story Time with Arcata Police
        12. Preferential Parking Permits
        13. How Are We Doing?
          1. Commending Performance
          2. Complaint or Inquiry Submission
        14. La Policía en la Comunidad
        15. Elder Abuse Reporting
      16. Planning
        1. Planning Permits
        2. Zoning Compliance Tables
        3. Administrative Design Review
        4. Major Development Projects
        5. Regulations
        6. Historic Preservation
        7. Vision Statement
    5. Municipal Code, Budget & Plans
      1. Council Goals
      2. Land Use Code
      3. Municipal Code
      4. Ordinances
      5. General Plan
    6. Current Projects
      1. Racial Equity & Inclusion
      2. Strategic Infill Redevelopment Program
        1. Related SIRP Materials
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  3. Services

    1. A - M
      1. Alerts
      2. Animals Lost or Found
      3. Arcata Ridge Trail Project
      4. Bicycle Licenses
      5. Building Permits
      6. Business License Tax
      7. California Low-Cost Auto Insurance Program
      8. Citizen RIMS - Crime Mapping
      9. CodeRED
      10. Community Access Television
      11. Dance Permits
      12. Dog Licenses
      13. Emergency Services
      14. Encroachment Permits
      15. Fingerprinting
      16. Garbage & Recycling
      17. GIS Portal
    2. N - Z
      1. Lost & Found Property
      2. Permits
      3. Online Payments
      4. Parking Permits
      5. Pay Your Water Bill Online
      6. Planning Permits
      7. Public Records Requests
      8. Public Transportation
      9. Rental Facilities
      10. Solar Permits
      11. Water & Sewer Service
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  4. How Do I...

    1. Apply
      1. Business License
      2. Commissions
      3. Committees
      4. Dog License
      5. Emergency Notifications / CodeRED
      6. Notifications
      7. Recreation Programs & Activities
      8. Permits
        1. Alarm Permit
        2. Alcohol Permit
        3. Building Permit
        4. Dance Permit
        5. Encroachment Permit
        6. Film Permit
        7. Parking Permit
        8. Planning Permit
        9. Plaza Vending Permit
        10. Solar Permits
        11. Special Events Permit
      9. Rental Facilities
      10. Voter Registration
      11. Water/Sewer Service
      12. Job Opportunities
    2. Contact
      1. City Council
      2. City Manager
      3. City Staff & Offices
      4. Personnel / Human Resources
      5. Police
      6. Report A Water or Sewer Leak on Public Property
    3. Find
      1. Arcata Community Center
      2. Bayside Park Farm & Community Garden
      3. Foodworks Culinary Center
      4. Major Development Projects
      5. Parks & Recreation Facilities
      6. Police Records
    4. Support
      1. Volunteer Work Days
      2. Donate
    5. Learn About
      1. Affordable Housing
      2. Bicycle Boulevard
      3. Crime Prevention
      4. Emergency Preparedness
      5. Energy Conservation Tips
      6. Garbage, Recycling & Waste Reduction
      7. Smoke-Free Arcata Policy
    6. Watch
      1. City Council Meetings
      2. Historic & Design Review Commission Meetings
      3. Planning Commission Meetings
    7. Pay
      1. Dog Licenses
      2. License Fees
      3. Online Bills / Fees
      4. Parking Ticket
      5. Water & Sewer Bill
      6. Request a Temporary Hydrant Meter
    8. View
      1. Citizen RIMS - Crime Mapping
      2. City GIS Maps
      3. Community FAQ
      4. Council & Commission Agendas
      5. Council & Commission Meeting Videos
      6. Financial Statements & Budgets
      7. Humboldt County Regional Transportation Plan
      8. Municipal Code
      9. Park Maps
      10. Trail Map
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  5. Business

    1. Arcata Foundation
    2. Bid Opportunities
    3. Business License Tax
    4. Business License Tax Fees
    5. Commercial Cannabis Activity Permit
    6. Foodworks Culinary Center
    7. Grants & Loans
    8. Home Occupation Regulations
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  6. Community

    1. Community Events
      1. Arcata Farmers Market
      2. Arts! Arcata
      3. Holiday Craft Market
      4. Volunteer Work Days
      5. I Block Party
    2. Community News
    3. Parks & Facilities
      1. Arcata Community Forest
        1. Arcata Community Forest History
        2. Arcata Forest Projects & Tours
        3. Forest Management Plan
        4. Trail Maps
        5. Arcata Ridge Trail-Fickle Hill Segment IS Referenc
      2. Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary
        1. History
        2. Interpretive Center
        3. Trail Map & Guided Walk Schedule
        4. Volunteer Training
        5. Bird List
        6. Explore the Coast
      3. Arcata Public Library
      4. Forest Trail Map (PDF)
      5. Marsh Trail Map (PDF)
      6. Park & Playground Map (PDF)
      7. Self Guided Tours and Quests
      8. Interactive Mobile Maps (PDF)
    4. Community Resources
      1. Arcata House Partnership (Shelter)
      2. Citizen RIMS - Crime Mapping
      3. City GIS Portal
      4. Community Services Switchboard
      5. Coronavirus Information
      6. COVID-19 Resources
      7. COVID-19 Travel Guidance
    5. Ourcata
    6. Social Media
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