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  2. Departments

    1. City Council
      1. City Council Agendas & Archives
      2. City Council Goals
      3. City Council Members
        1. Meredith Matthews
        2. Alexandra Stillman
        3. Sarah Schaefer
        4. Stacy Atkins-Salazar, Vice-Mayor
        5. Kimberley White, Mayor
      4. Council Legislative Advocacy
      5. City Council Protocol & Responsibilities
    2. Committees & Commissions
      1. Boards & Task Forces
        1. Vacancies & Applications
        2. Board of Appeals
      2. Commissions
        1. Planning Commission
          Meetings, Agendas & Archives
        2. Vacancies & Applications
      3. Committees
        1. Vacancies & Applications
        2. Energy Committee
        3. Forest Management Committee
        4. Historic Landmarks Committee
        5. Parks & Recreation Committee
        6. Public Safety Committee
        7. Transactions & Use Tax Oversight Committee
        8. Transportation Safety Committee
        9. 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. Featured Projects
          1. US 101 - Sunset Ave. Interchange
            Meeting Agendas
          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. South Arcata Multi-Modal Safety Improvements Plan (SAMSIP)
          4. Arcata Bicycle Boulevard
            1. Case Studies & Other Links
            2. FAQs
            3. Proposed Improvements
            4. Project Updates
          5. Arcata Rails with Trails Project
          6. Foster Avenue Extension Project
          7. 2016 Annual Pavement Projects
          8. Humboldt Bay Trail North
          9. Annie & Mary Trail Connectivity Project
          10. 8th and 9th Street Improvement Project
          11. K & 11th Streets Safety Improvement Project
          12. Safe Routes to School Fuente Nueva Project
          13. Investing in Arcata: 16 Years of Measure G Success
        3. Permits, RRIP, & Complaints
        4. Engineering Division
          1. Current Part Time Job Openings
          2. Speed Bump Policy
          3. Standard Plans
          4. Sewer Lateral Replacement
          5. ADA Transition Plan
          6. Local Road Safety Plan
          7. Low Impact Development (LID)
          8. Complete Streets Policy
          9. Bicycle Friendly Community
        5. Building Division
          1. Building Permits
          2. Building Codes
          3. Code Enforcement
          4. Residential Rental Inspection Program
          5. Electric Vehicle and EVSE Permitting Checklist
        6. Transportation Division
          1. Arcata & Mad River Transit
          2. Oversized Load Permits
          3. Pedestrian Bicycle Master Plan (PDF)
          4. Transportation Safety Committee
          5. Parking
        7. Forms & Applications
      2. City Attorney
      3. City Clerk
        1. Government Transparency
          1. Public Records Requests
          2. Conflict of Interest Provisions
          3. November 2022 Election Forms
          4. June 2022 Special Election Forms
          5. November 2024 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
        5. Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Forms
          1. Campaign Finance Forms 2025
          2. Campaign Finance Forms 2024
          3. FPPC Agency Disclosure (Form 800 Series)
        6. Measure M Information
        7. Measure H Information
      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 Division
            1. GIS Parcel Finder & Property Report
            2. Zoning and Land Use Code
            3. Planning Permit Application and Deposit
            4. Planning Permit Checklists
            5. Design Review
          2. 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
          3. Planning Permits
          4. Zoning Compliance Tables
            Summary Zoning Compliance Tables
          5. Historic Preservation
            1. Arcata Historic Context
            2. Preservation Incentives
            3. Reference Materials
              1. Historical Landmarks
              2. Neighborhood Conservation Area
        2. Housing
          1. Housing Element
          2. Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
          3. Housing Projects
        3. Economic Development
          1. Economic Development
          2. Business of the Year Award
          3. Brownfields Initiative Grant
          4. Economic Development Projects
          5. Economic Strategic Plan
        4. Foodworks Culinary Center
        5. Commercial Cannabis Activity Permit
        6. Strategic Infill Redevelopment Program
          1. Strategic Infill Redevelopment Program
          2. Archived Engagement Information
          3. Meeting in a Box
          4. Arcata Gateway Area Plan and Gateway Code
        7. Strategic Infill Redevelopment Program
        8. Arcata Community Vision
        9. Arcata Strategic Arts Plan
        10. Short-Stay and Vacation Rentals
        11. Sea Level Rise & King Tides
        12. Public Documents and Maps
          1. Approved Documents
            Successor Agency Implementation Plan
        13. Mobilehome Rent Stabilization Ordinance
        14. Valley West 
        15. HUD PRO Housing Grant
        16. Community Development Block Grant Program
      7. Economic Development
        1. Economic Development
        2. Business of the Year Award
        3. Brownfields Initiative Grant
        4. Economic Development Projects
        5. Economic 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. Wetlands & Creeks 
            1. Aldergrove Marsh
            2. Arcata Baylands
            3. Beith Creek 
            4. Campbell Creek
            5. McDaniel Slough
            6. Janes Creek (Alliance Road)
            7. Janes Creek Meadows & Janes Creek (Downstream of 11th St.)
            8. Jacoby Creek Estuary
            9. Salt Marsh
            10. South Jacoby Creek
          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. Invasive Species
          6. Volunteer Work Days
          7. Open Space, Parks, Trails Special Tax (Measure A) 
        2. Streets and Utilities
          Street Sweeper Map & Schedule
        3. Water/Wastewater
          1. Drinking Water
            1. Cross-Connections & Backflow
            2. Water Quality Reports
            3. Lead and Copper
          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
            4. Arcata Wastewater Treatment Facility Feasibility Study
          3. Report A Water or Sewer Leak
          4. Request a Temporary Hydrant Meter
        4. Energy Efficiency & Renewables 
          1. Energy Efficiency
            1. Excessive Electricity Use Tax
            2. A Special Report from the Arcata Green Team
          2. Renewable Energy
          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. Rebate, Incentive, and Assistance Programs
        5. 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. Vehicle and Household Maintenance
          4. Low Impact Development
          5. Stormwater Hotline
        6. Maps/GIS
        7. Recycling, Garbage and Organics
          1. Composting & Green Waste Resources
            City Earth Tub Composting System
          2. Recycling & Garbage
          3. SB 1383 Organics Requirements
            1. SB 1383 Edible Food Recovery
            2. SB 1383 Frequently Asked Questions
          4. Hazardous & Special Waste Disposal
            1. Material List (Hazardous or Special Waste)
            2. Safer Alternatives to Hazardous Products
            3. Used Motor Oil Recycling
          5. Construction & Demolition
          6. Waste Prevention Resources
            1. Food Waste Prevention
            2. Zero Waste Fashion
            3. Disposable Foodware Regulations
              Single Use Disposable Foodware Ordinance Frequently Asked Questions
          7. Businesses
            1. SB 1383 Edible Food Recovery - Businesses
            2. AB 1826 - Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling Program
            3. Single-Use Carryout Bags
            4. Disposable Foodware Regulations
              Single Use Disposable Foodware Ordinance Frequently Asked Questions
        8. Closure Alerts for Trails, Roads, & Open Spaces
        9. Climate Resiliency
      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. 2023/2024 Approved Budget
            2. 2022 / 2023 Approved Budget
            3. 2021 / 2022 Approved Budget
            4. 2020 / 2021 Approved Budget
            5. 2019 / 2020 Approved Budget
            6. 2018 / 2019 Approved Budget
            7. 2017 / 2018 Approved Budget
          2. Financial Statements
          3. Capital Improvement Projects
        4. Purchasing
        5. Sales & Use Tax
        6. Transient Occupancy Tax
        7. Water/Sewer Billing & Field Services
        8. Utility Users Tax (UUT) / Measure F
        9. Sales Tax Increase / Measure H
        10. OpenGov Financial Transparency Portal
        11. City of Arcata Master Fee Schedule 
        12. Quarterly Arcata Sales Tax Newsletter
        13. City of Arcata Pension Obligations
        14. Arcata 2025 Water and Wastewater Rate Study
        15. Investment Reports
      10. Foodworks
        1. Hourly Community Kitchens
          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. Housing Element
        2. Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
        3. Housing Projects
      12. Information Technology
        SB 272 Report
      13. Recreation Division
        1. Community Events
          1. Holiday Craft Market
          2. Bike Rodeo
          3. 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
          5. Carlson Park - Señalización Interpretativa en Español
        7. Programs & Activities
          1. Arcata Break Camps
          2. Bayside Park Farm & Community Garden
            1. Bayside Park Farm
            2. Community Garden
          3. Plaza Events
          4. Youth Basketball League
          5. Table Tennis Tournament
          6. Youth Development Scholarship Fund
          7. Gymnastics
          8. Arcata Play Center 
          9. Pickleball Tournament
          10. Birthday Parties
        8. Registration Information
          1. Registration Forms
          2. Cancellation / Refund Policy
          3. Youth Development Scholarship Fund
        9. Specialty Permits
          1. Special Events
          2. Film Permits
          3. Insurance
          4. 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
          2. 2024 Call For Artists
          3. Arcata Public Art Visual Tour
          4. 2025 Call for Artists
      14. 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. Volunteer Opportunities
      15. Police
        1. About Us
          Police Department History
        2. Community Policing
        3. Online Crime Reporting
          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
            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. California Assembly Bill 481 Agency Transparency
      16. Planning
        1. Planning Division
        2. Regulations
        3. Planning Permits
        4. Zoning Compliance Tables
        5. Historic Preservation
    5. Municipal Code, Budget & Plans
      1. Council Goals
      2. Land Use Code
      3. Municipal Code
      4. Ordinances
      5. General Plan
    6. Current Projects
      Racial Equity & Inclusion
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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
      18. Live Meetings, Agendas & Minutes
    2. N - Z
      1. Lost & Found Property
      2. Permits
      3. Parking Permits
      4. Pay Your Water Bill Online
      5. Planning Permits
      6. Public Records Requests
      7. Public Transportation
      8. Rental Facilities
      9. Solar Permits
      10. 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. Short Stay Vacation Rentals Permit
        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. Bid Opportunities
    2. Business License Tax
    3. Business License Tax Fees
    4. Commercial Cannabis Activity Permit
    5. Foodworks Culinary Center
    6. Grants & Loans
    7. 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
      Valley West
    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 Daily Resources
      5. Community Services Switchboard
      6. Coronavirus Information
      7. COVID-19 Resources
      8. COVID-19 Travel Guidance
      9. Equity Arcata
    5. Social Media
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