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  2. Government

    1. Boards & Commissions
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      2. City Boards, Commissions & Committees
        1. Art in Public Places Committee
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        3. Board of Community Services
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        5. Board of Public Utilities
        6. Community Advisory Board
          1. Community Improvement Grants
        7. Cultural Heritage Board
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        10. Housing Authority
        11. Measure "O" Oversight Committee
        12. Personnel Board
        13. Planning Commission
        14. Successor Agency Oversight Board
        15. Tourism Business Improvement Area Advisory Board
        16. Zoning Administrator
      3. Council Subcommittees
        1. Charter Review Committee (inactive)
        2. City Council / BPU Liaison Subcommittee (BPUCC)
        3. Downtown Subcommittee
        4. Economic Development Subcommitee
        5. Homeless Policy Subcommittee - Retired
        6. Long Term Financial Policy Committee (LTFP)
        7. Medical Cannabis Policy Subcommittee
        8. Open Government Task Force
        9. Pension Reform Task Force (inactive)
        10. Rent Stabilization Subcommittee
        11. Roseland Annexation Committee (RAC)
        12. Waterways Advisory Committee
      4. Other Committees & Task Forces
        1. Joint City / County Roseland Annexation Committee
        2. Open Government Task Force
        3. Subdivision Committee
        4. Subregional Technical Advisory Committee
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    1. Departments
      1. City Attorney
        1. Quarterly Reports
      2. City Clerk
        1. City Charter
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        3. City Council
        4. Distribution of City Gifts
        5. Election Information
          1. 2017 Special Municipal Election
            1. Local Campaign Finance Regulations
            2. Robocall Regulations
          2. Campaign Finance Information
            1. Archived Campaign Finance Reports
            2. Campaign Disclosure Filings
            3. Campaign Finance Reports
            4. Local Campaign Finance Regulations
          3. Essential Documents for Candidates
          4. Filer Login Page
          5. Public Financing for City Council Elections
          6. Robocall Regulations & Forms
          7. Voter Registration
        6. Form 806 - Public Official Appointments
        7. Lobbyist Information
        8. Legislative Records
        9. Political Reform Act Filings
        10. Public Documents
        11. Public Records Request
        12. Watch City Council Online
      3. City Manager
        1. Carryout Bag Ban
        2. Franchise Information
        3. Inclusion Council
          1. Inclusion Council Resources
        4. Special Events Permit
        5. Roseland Area Projects
      4. Community Engagement
        1. The Partnership
          1. About Us
            1. History
            2. Strategic Plan
            3. Policy and Operational Teams
            4. Statewide Efforts
            5. Community Action Plan
          2. Resources
          3. Funding
            1. Choice Grants
            2. YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK
          4. Events Calendar
            1. G.P.A.W.
            2. P.E.M.
          5. #PartnerUPSR
        2. Community Advisory Board
        3. Neighborhood Groups
        4. Neighborhood Resources
        5. Volunteer Santa Rosa
      5. Finance
        1. Budget Information
          1. Budget Public Involvement
          2. Budget Video Blogs
        2. City Taxes & Franchise Fees
        3. City-Wide Fee Schedule (PDF)
        4. Financial Documents & Reports
        5. Investments
        6. Make a Payment
          1. Alarm Permit Bills
          2. Business Tax Certificates
          3. Construction & Demo Debris Hauling Franchise Fee
          4. Parking Citations
          5. Taxicab Franchise Fee
          6. Transient Occupancy Tax
          7. Utility Users Tax
          8. Water Bills
        7. Measure O: Quarter-Cent Public Safety Sales Tax
        8. Purchasing
          1. Bids & Proposals
          2. Buying From the City
        9. Revenue
          1. Business Tax
          2. City Taxes & Franchise Fees
            1. Alcohol Sales Permit Fee
            2. Construction & Demo Debris Hauling Franchise Fee
            3. Santa Rosa Tourism BIA Assessment
            4. Sonoma County Tourism BIA Assessment
            5. Taxicab Services Ordinance
            6. Tax Ordinances
            7. Transient Occupancy Tax
            8. Utility Users Tax
              1. Service Suppliers
              2. Service Users
          3. Document Library
          4. Water Billing
      6. Fire
        1. Administration
          1. About Us
          2. Organizational Chart (PDF)
          3. Reports
          4. Strategic Plan
          5. History
          6. About the Chief
          7. Budget
          8. Roseland Fire District
        2. Operations
          1. Training & Safety
          2. Emergency Medical Services Division
          3. Hazardous Materials Response
          4. Fire Stations
        3. Prevention
          1. Checklists & Standards
          2. Fire & Life Safety Plan Review Division
          3. Fire Code Enforcement
          4. Fire Investigation
          5. Fireworks Are Illegal in Santa Rosa
          6. Hazardous Materials - CUPA (CERS & SPCC)
          7. Illegal Burns
          8. Informational Bulletins
          9. Permits & Inspections
            1. Fire Permit Renewal
          10. Weed Abatement
          11. Wildland-Urban Interface
        4. Outreach
          1. Citizens Organized to Prepare for Emergencies
            1. Get to Know Your Neighbors
            2. Make an Emergency Plan
            3. Prepare an Emergency Kit
            4. Be Informed
            5. Be Involved
          2. Public Education
            1. Fire
            2. Kids
            3. Parents
            4. Seniors
            5. Smoke Alarms
            6. Train Safety
          3. Useful Links
          4. Fire Corp Volunteer
        5. Emergencies
          1. Emergency Information
          2. Severe Storms
          3. Earthquakes
          4. Wildland Fires
          5. Local Weather Station
          6. Emergency Preparedness
        6. How Do I...
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            2. Permits & Inspections
          2. Tour a Fire Station
          3. Find
            1. Fire Prevention Checklists & Standards
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            3. Local Emergency Preparedness Resources
            4. Public Education Materials
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          4. Learn About
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            2. Department History
            3. Wildland-Urban Interface
          5. Submit
            1. Request for Fire Station Tour
            2. Request for Reports
            3. Weed Hazard Complaint
          6. View
            1. Informational Bulletins
            2. Strategic Plan
            3. Standards of Coverage
          7. Contact the Fire Department
      7. Housing & Community Services
        1. About Us
        2. Boards & Commissions
          1. Housing Authority
          2. Homeless Policy Subcommittee
          3. Rent Stabilization Subcommittee
        3. Code Enforcement
          1. Cannabis Code Enforcement Information
        4. Document Library
        5. FAQs
        6. Housing
          1. Developer Information
            1. AB987 Affordable Housing Database
            2. Inclusionary Housing
            3. Loans to Developers
            4. Regulatory Monitoring
          2. Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
            1. Program Information
              1. Basic Information
                1. Eligibility
                2. Rent Limits & Security Deposits
                3. Finding a Unit
                4. Home Quality Standards
                5. Requesting Approval of Tenancy
                6. Unit Inspection
                7. The Lease
                8. Housing Assistance Contract
              2. Continuing in the Program
                1. Annual Inspections
                2. Changes in Income / Family Composition
                3. Evictions
                4. Informal Hearing Request
                5. Moving & Continuing in the Program
                6. Rent Adjustments
              3. Responsibilities of Section 8 Participants
                1. Responsibilities of Family
                2. Responsibilities of Owner
                3. Responsibilities of the Housing Authority
              4. Other Important Information
            2. Owner & Manager Guide
              1. Benefits to Owners
              2. Definitions
              3. Responsibilities of Owners
            3. Project-Based Voucher Program Openings
          3. Fair Housing Information
          4. Homeless Services
            1. FAQs
            2. Homelessness Solutions
            3. Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST)
            4. Housing First Strategy and Work Plan
            5. Homelessness: How Can I Help?
            6. Homeless Policy Subcommittee
            7. Resources
          5. Homeownership Programs
            1. Homeownership Resources
          6. Housing Authority
          7. Mobilehome Parks in Santa Rosa
            1. Mobilehome Rehabilitation Loans
          8. State & Federal Reports
        7. Homeless Services
        8. Neighborhood Revitalization Program
          1. Community Outreach
          2. Events
          3. Focus Neighborhoods
          4. Resources
          5. Success Stories
      8. Human Resources
        1. About Us
        2. Benefits
          1. Benefits Summaries & Survey Information
          2. FSA & DCAP
          3. Health Benefits
          4. Planning for Retirement
            1. CalPERS Retirement
              1. CalPERS Classes
              2. CalPERS Online Resources
              3. Contact CalPERS
              4. Final PERS Compensation
              5. Publications Available From the City
              6. Publications from PERS
            2. Deferred Compensation
            3. Important Dates to Remember
            4. Retiree Insurance Considerations
            5. Retiree Medical Stipends
              1. Units 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 & 14
              2. Unit 2
              3. Unit 5
            6. Social Security & Medicare
              1. Social Security Offsets
            7. Your Final Paycheck
          5. Provider Links
        3. Employment Contracts (MOUs)
        4. FAQs
        5. Employment Opportunities
          1. Current Job Openings
          2. Learn About the Employee Selection Process
            1. Application Screening
            2. Written Examination Process
            3. Appraisal Interview
          3. Job Descriptions
          4. Salaries
        6. Job Descriptions
        7. Personnel Board
        8. Risk Management
          1. Americans With Disabilities Act
            1. Notice Under The Americans With Disabilities Act
            2. Document Library
            3. Complaint Process
            4. Newsletters
            5. Transition Planning Meetings
            6. Paratransit Services
            7. Policies
            8. Resources
            9. USDOJ ADA Settlement Agreement 2009
            10. Website Accessibility
          2. Insurance
            1. Document Library
            2. Special Events
        9. Salaries
      9. Information Technology
        1. Application Services
        2. Enterprise Software Catalog (SB 272)
        3. GIS, Maps & Documents
          1. PDF Maps
          2. Other Fee-Based Services
          3. Subscription GIS
        4. IT Operations
        5. Open Data Portal
        6. Santa Rosa AECS
          1. ICS Training
          2. Member Resources
          3. Radio Information
      10. Parking
        1. Commercial Loading Zone Permit Information
        2. Motorcycle Parking
        3. Parking Citations
          1. Administrative Hearings
            1. Second Level Parking Appeal Procedures (PDF)
          2. Contest a Citation
          3. Parking Citation FAQs
          4. Six Ways to Avoid a Parking Citation
        4. Parking Facilities & Information
          1. Electric Vehicle Charging Station
          2. Map of Garages & Lot Locations
          3. Parking Garages
            1. How to Pay
          4. Parking Lots
        5. Parking Management Study
        6. Parking Meters
        7. Passport Parking App
        8. Report a Parking Problem
        9. Residential Parking
        10. Shop Here, Park Free Voucher Program
        11. Sign Up For Email Alerts
        12. Studies, Policies & Reports
          1. Progressive Parking Policies
      11. Planning & Economic Development
        1. Boards & Commissions
          1. Board of Building Regulation Appeals
          2. Cultural Heritage Board
          3. Design Review Board
          4. Downtown Subcommittee
          5. Economic Development Subcommittee
          6. Medical Cannabis Policy Subcommittee
          7. Planning Commission
          8. Roseland Area Projects Steering Committee
          9. Subdivision Committee
          10. Tourism Business Improvement Area Advisory Board
          11. Waterways Advisory Commitee
          12. Zoning Administrator
        2. Building Division
          1. Building Activity & Performance Reports
          2. Building Design
            1. Converting Residence Occupancies
            2. Earthquakes & Water Heaters
            3. Radio, Television & Dish Antennas Regulations
            4. Type V Construction
            5. Low Impact Development
          3. Building Permits
            1. Fees, Permit Issuance & Inspections
          4. Regulatory Agencies & Other Resources
          5. Building Policies & Procedures
          6. Code Enforcement
          7. Green Building Permits & Forms
          8. Instructional Guides
            1. Child Care
            2. Hen Keeping
            3. Home Business Permits
            4. Sign Regulations
            5. Tree Removal & Preservation
          9. Online Permitting System
          10. Public Art in Private Development
          11. Fee Schedule
          12. Building Forms & Applications
        3. Economic Development Division
          1. Out There Tourism Campaign
          2. Business Resources
          3. Launch Your Business
          4. Zoning Guidance
        4. Engineering Development Services
          1. Encroachment Permits
          2. Engineering Notes for Improvement Plans & Maps
          3. Final Maps & Parcel Maps
          4. Improvement Plans
          5. Design & Construction Standards
          6. Capital Projects Engineering
          7. Traffic Engineering
          8. Low Impact Development
          9. Fee Schedule
          10. Engineering Forms & Applications
        5. Planning Division
          1. Conditional Use Permits
          2. Design Guidelines
          3. Design Review
          4. Development Review Pre-Application Meeting
          5. Environmental Review
          6. General Plan
          7. Historic Preservation
          8. Cannabis Program
            1. Cannabis Program Home
            2. Commercial Cannabis Resources
            3. Cannabis Business Tax
            4. Personal Cannabis Cultivation
            5. Cannabis Policy Development
            6. File a Complaint | Cannabis Code Enforcement
            7. Medical Cannabis Policy Subcommittee
          9. Housing Action Plan
          10. Projects & Initiatives
          11. Public Art in Private Development
          12. Roseland Area Projects
          13. Storm Water Regulations
          14. Zoning Information
            1. Zoning Code
            2. Find Your Zoning District
            3. Zoning Requirements
            4. Rezoning
            5. Zoning Variances
            6. Zoning Map (PDF)
          15. Fee Schedule
          16. Planning Forms & Applications
        6. Permit Santa Rosa
          1. Review Permit Activity
          2. Apply for Permits / Schedule Inspections
          3. Permit Activity Interactive Map
          4. Data Portal
        7. Forms & Applications
          1. Building Forms
          2. Engineering Forms
          3. Planning Forms
          4. Business Tax Certificate
          5. Fee Schedule
        8. Projects & Initiatives
          1. Roseland Area Projects
            1. Projects in English
              1. Roseland Annexation
              2. Roseland Area / Sebastopol Road Specific Plan
              3. Roseland Area Annexation FAQs
              4. Roseland Area Projects Environmental Impact Report
            2. Proyectos en Español
              1. Anexión del Área de Roseland
              2. Preguntas Frecuentes Sobre La Anexión
              3. Plan Específico del Área de Roseland/Sebastopol Ro
          2. Housing Action Plan
            1. Housing Action Plan Home
            2. Housing Action Plan Report
            3. Housing Action Plan Elements: Status Updates
              1. Housing Action Plan Home
              2. Accessory Dwelling Units
              3. Inclusionary Housing Policy
              4. Impact Fee Nexus Study and Update
              5. Design Review Process Update
              6. Permit Streamlining
              7. Density Bonus
            4. Housing Activity/Construction Reports and Updates
          3. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
          4. Medical Cannabis
          5. North Santa Rosa Station Area Plan
          6. Process Improvement Action Plan
          7. Southeast Greenway
          8. Development in the Spotlight
          9. Studies & Environmental Impact Reports
            1. Archive Documents
          10. IRONMAN Santa Rosa
            1. VOLUNTEER
            2. Course Maps
            3. IRONMAN Live Traffic (WAZE)
            4. Detours & Road Closures
            5. Parking
            6. Event Schedule
            7. Register
            8. IRONMAN.com
            9. Courthouse Square Cam
          11. Breathe Easy
        9. Studies & Environmental Impact Reports
          1. Archived Documents
        10. Development in the Spotlight
        11. PED Email Updates
        12. Frequently Used Links
          1. Business Tax Certificate
          2. General Plan
          3. City Code
            1. GIS
          4. Fee Schedule
          5. Zoning Information
          6. GIS
      12. Police
        1. About Us
          1. Awards & Events
            1. Police Event Log
            2. Santa Rosa Police Department Employee Awards
          2. Contacts & Resources
          3. Find Us
          4. Historical Statistics
            1. 1800's
            2. 1900's
            3. City Population Growth
          5. History of the Department
            1. Fallen Officers
            2. In Memory of Chief Charles B. O'Neal
            3. Notable Years of Service
              1. Rodney Sverko
            4. Previous Chiefs
              1. Previous Chiefs 1800s
              2. Previous Chiefs 1900s
                1. Marshal Charles H. Holmes, Jr. 1898 & 1902
                2. Marshal George Severson 1902 - 1906
                3. Chief Alfred E. Rushmore 1906 - 1910
                4. Chief John M. Boyes 1910 - 1918
                5. Chief George W. Matthews 1918 - 1928
                6. Chief Charles B. O’Neal 1928 - 1935
                7. Chief Emil Biavaschi 1935 - 1939
                8. Chief Watson B. Maxwell 1939 - 1940
                9. Chief Melvin F. "Dutch" Flohr 1940 - 1974
                10. Chief Salvatore V. Rosano 1974 - 1996
                11. Chief Michael A. Dunbaugh 1996 - 2004
                12. Chief Edwin F. Flint 2004 - 2008
                13. Chief Thomas H. Simms 2008 - 2009
          6. Message From the Chief
          7. Mission, Vision, & Values
          8. Resident Information
          9. Santa Rosa Police Department Beats
            1. Beat 1
            2. Beat 2
            3. Beat 3
            4. Beat 4
            5. Beat 5
            6. Beat 6
            7. Beat 7
            8. Beat 8
            9. Beat 9
        2. Services
          1. Alarm Permit Payment System
          2. Citizen's Police Academy
            1. Citizen Police Academy Application
            2. Youth Citizen Police Academy
          3. Community
            1. Child Safety
            2. Crime Prevention
              1. Neighborhood Nuisance Remedies
                1. Animals
                2. Garbage & Trash
                3. Neighborhood Information
                4. Parking
                5. Roads & Sidewalks
                6. Sales
                7. Sewer, Storm Drains, & Water
                8. Vegetation & Fences
                9. Vehicles
              2. Neighborhood / Apartment Watch Information
            3. Crime Statistics
            4. Firearms & Ammunition Disposal
            5. Gang Awareness
              1. Gang Awareness for Citizens
              2. Gang Awareness for Parents
            6. Identity Theft Protection
              1. Identity Theft Prevention
              2. Victims of Identity Theft
            7. Prescription Drug Disposal
            8. Relocation Guide
            9. Safety Tips
              1. Auto Theft
              2. Family Recreation Tips
                1. Camping
                2. Boating
                3. Vehicle Security
              3. Halloween Safety
              4. Internet Safety
                1. Internet Safety for Teens & Parents
              5. Personal Safety Tips
                1. Personal Safety at Work
                2. Personal Safety in the Car
                3. Personal Safety on the Bus
                4. Personal Safety on the Street
              6. School Safety
              7. Tips for Seniors
                1. Avoiding Frauds
                2. Home Safety Tips
                3. Personal Safety Tips
              8. Vacation Security
                1. Car Security
                2. Hotel & Motel Security
                3. Travel Safety
            10. Small Claims Court Procedures
            11. Victim's Compensation Law
            12. Towed / Abandonded Vehicles
          4. Most Wanted
          5. Report a Crime
          6. Volunteers In Police Services (VIPS)
        3. Divisions
          1. Administration
          2. Field Services Division
            1. Canine Team
            2. Downtown Enforcement Team
            3. Field & Evidence Technicians
            4. Honor Guard
            5. Hostage Negotiations Team
            6. School Resource Team
            7. Special Weapons & Tactics Team (SWAT)
            8. Traffic Bureau
            9. Vehicle Technicians
          3. Special Services Division
            1. Drug Hotline
            2. Environmental Crimes Team
              1. Cases of Environmental Crimes
              2. Reporting Environmental Crimes
            3. Every 15 Minutes
            4. Graffiti Abatement Program
              1. Department Involvement
              2. Who to Call
            5. Identity Theft
              1. Internet Privacy Issues
              2. Preventative Actions
              3. Victim of Identity Theft Response
            6. Investigations Bureau
              1. Domestic Violence / Sexual Assault Investigations
                1. Elder Abuse
              2. Forensic Team
              3. Gang Crimes Team
                1. Gang Crimes Team History
                2. Introduction to Gangs
                3. Hispanic Gangs
                4. Pre-Teens & Gangs
              4. Narcotic Investigations Team
              5. Property Crime Investigations Team
              6. Violent Crime Investigations Team
            7. Support Bureau
              1. Personnel Services Team
              2. Training Team
          4. Technical Services Division
            1. 9-1-1 Communications Center
            2. Alarm Ordinance Summary
            3. Alarm Permits
              1. False Alarm Designations
              2. False Alarm Fees
            4. Crime Analysis Team
              1. Crime Statistics
                1. Crime Maps, Charts &Graphs
                2. FBI & Department of Justice Crime Stats
            5. Cell Phone Users
              1. Calling From a Cell Phone Tips
            6. Discovery Process
            7. Fee Schedule
            8. Fingerprinting Services
            9. Property & Evidence Team
            10. Records Bureau
              1. Police Report Costs
              2. Proper Firearm & Ammunition Disposal
              3. Services & Procedures
                1. Drug / Arson Registration
                2. Private Property Tows
                3. Vehicle Impound Releases
                4. Vehicle Release for Recovered Stolen Vehicles
                5. Vehicle Repossessions
                6. VISA Clearance Letter / Letter of Good Conduct
            11. Technology Team
            12. Traffic Collision Report
            13. Vehicle Releases
              1. Vehicle Impound Release
              2. Vehicle Release for Recovered Stolen Vehicles
              3. Vehicle Repossessions
        4. Careers
          1. Applicant Screening
          2. Appraisal Interview
          3. City Benefits
          4. City Job Descriptions
          5. City Salary Plan
          6. Job Resources
          7. Online Interest Card
          8. Police Department Jobs
            1. Administrative Analyst
            2. Administrative Services Officer
            3. Administrative Technician
            4. Communications Dispatcher Lateral
            5. Communications Dispatcher Trainee
              1. Communications Dispatcher Trainee Brochures
            6. Community Services Officer
            7. Crime Analyst
            8. Field & Evidence Technician
            9. Police Officer
            10. Police Officer Trainee
            11. Police Technician
              1. Police Technician Brochures
            12. Research & Program Coordinator
            13. Stores Specialist
          9. Trainers & Instructors
            1. Driving Instructors
              1. Additional Duties
              2. Driving Exercises
            2. Firearm Instructors
            3. Field Training Officers
          10. Written Examination Process
        5. How Do I...
          1. Access
            1. Alarm Permit Online Payment
            2. Historical Statistics
            3. Job Resources
            4. Police Annual Reports
            5. Police Department Job Descriptions
            6. Police Press Logs
            7. Victim's Compensation Information
          2. Locate Forms & Applications
            1. Amplified Sound Permit (PDF)
            2. Apartment Watch (PDF)
            3. Bingo Permit Application
            4. Burglar Alarm Permit (PDF)
            5. Neighborhood Watch (PDF)
            6. Record Information (PDF)
            7. Secondhand Dealer License Information
            8. Solicitor's Permit (PDF)
            9. Taxicab Driver Permit Application NEW (PDF)
            10. Taxicab Driver Permit Application RENEWAL (PDF)
            11. Taxicab Franchise Application (PDF)
            12. Taxicab Non-Criminal Complaint Form (PDF)
            13. Taxicab Vehicle Permit Application (PDF)
            14. Therapist State Certification (PDF)
            15. Trespass Letter (PDF)
            16. Vacation Home Check (PDF)
            17. Volunteers In Police Services Application (PDF)
          3. Contact
            1. Administrative Offices
            2. Chief of Police
            3. Records Bureau
          4. Find
            1. Contacts & Resources
            2. Patrol Beat Information
            3. Police Department Fees
            4. Resident & Business Information
            5. Santa Rosa Most Wanted
            6. Sex Offender Information
            7. List of Santa Rosa Taxicab Companies
          5. Learn About
            1. Auto Theft
            2. Identity Theft
            3. Neighborhood Nuisance Remedies
            4. Patrol Beats
            5. Police Department Divisions
            6. Reporting a Crime
            7. Senior Safety Tips
            8. Vacation Security Information
            9. File a Complaint
      13. Recreation & Parks
        1. About Us
          1. Contact Us
          2. Jobs
          3. Volunteer
            1. Donate or Make a Contribution
              1. Donate Now
            2. Earn Service Hours
            3. Summer Work Experience Program for Teens
            4. Volunteer to Work With Seniors
            5. Volunteer to Work With Youth
            6. We Love Our Volunteers
            7. Park-A-Month Program
            8. Volunteer in a Park
        2. Parks
          1. Find a Park
          2. Dog Parks
          3. Picnic Reservations
          4. Park Permits
          5. Park Rules
          6. Volunteer
          7. Street-Tree Removal Permit
          8. Park Projects
          9. Howarth Park
            1. Plan Your Visit
            2. Rides & Attractions
            3. Sports & Recreation
            4. Volunteer at Howarth Park
            5. Plan Your Party
            6. Lake & Boathouse
          10. Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery
            1. Burial Information
            2. Get Involved
            3. History of the Cemetery
            4. Photo Gallery
            5. Plan Your Visit
            6. Tours & Events
        3. Programs & Events
          1. Active Adults
          2. Activities & Classes
          3. Arts & Culture
            1. Art Exhibitions
              1. City Hall Council Chambers
              2. Finley Community Center
              3. Steele Lane Community Center
              4. Senior Wing at Finley
            2. Art in Public Places
              1. Artist Billboard Project
              2. Bayer Park Mural
              3. Boback Emad Public Art Project
                1. Finalists
                2. Selection Process
                3. Special Thanks
              4. Civic Artwalk
              5. Cyclisk Public Art Project
                1. Project Timeline
              6. Downtown Connect
              7. Meter Made
              8. Ned Kahn Public Art Projects
              9. Depot Park Public Art
            3. Arts District
              1. News & Events
            4. Public Art in Private Development
          4. Aquatics
            1. Swim Lessons
            2. Recreation Swim
            3. Lap Swim
            4. Water Fitness
            5. Rent the Pool
            6. Safety Training
            7. Therapeutics
            8. Masters Swim
            9. Water Polo
            10. Birthday Parties
          5. Camps
            1. Spring Camps
            2. Summer Camps
            3. Winter Camps
          6. Neighborhood Youth Programs
            1. Sports
              1. Junior Giants
              2. Summer Sports Camps
              3. Youth Sports Leagues
            2. Recreation Sensation
            3. Family Fun Times
            4. Change for Kids
          7. Special Events
            1. All Special Events
            2. Halloween at Howarth
            3. Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair
              1. Meet the Vendors
              2. Visitor FAQs
              3. Volunteers
            4. Live at Juilliard
            5. Movies in the Park
            6. Scholarship Golf Tournament
            7. Senior Expo
            8. St. Patrick's Day 5K
          8. Special Populations
          9. Sports Programs & Fields
            1. Softball
            2. Sports Courts & Fields
            3. Tennis
            4. Youth Basketball
            5. Youth Indoor Soccer
            6. Youth Soccer
            7. Youth Little Sluggers
            8. Youth Sports Clinics
        4. Facility Rentals
          1. DeTurk Round Barn
          2. Church of One Tree
          3. Finley Community Center
          4. Steele Lane Community Center
          5. Person Senior Wing
          6. Bennett Valley Center
          7. Luther Burbank Home & Gardens
          8. Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery
          9. Franklin Park Clubhouse
          10. Doyle Park Clubhouse
          11. Rent the Pool
          12. Rent Rosie
          13. Get an Estimate
        5. I Want To...
          1. Apply For a Permit / Reservation
            1. Block Party Permit
            2. Civic Site Permit (Courthouse Square)
            3. Film Permit
            4. Park Permit
            5. Picnic Reservation
            6. Special Event Permit
            7. Sport Field Reservation
            8. Street Performer Permit
            9. Street Tree Removal Permit
            10. Vendor Permit (Downtown)
          2. Have a Birthday Party
            1. Basketball Party
            2. Dodgeball Party
            3. Aquatic Center Birthday Parties
            4. Howarth Park Party
          3. Purchase a Gift Card
          4. Report a Problem
          5. Apply for a Scholarship
          6. Browse the Activity Guide
          7. Subscribe to E-Newsletter
      14. Transportation and Public Works
        1. About Us
          1. Get Involved
          2. Out in the Field - Newsletter
          3. Preservation & Protection - Environment
          4. Staff Directory and Contacts
        2. Capital Projects Engineering
          1. Capital Improvement Program
            1. Map of Capital Improvement Projects
            2. List of Capital Projects
            3. Capital Projects Contracts
            4. Bid Results
            5. Tell Us How We Did
          2. Measure M Projects
            1. Fulton Road Improvements
            2. Hearn Avenue Interchange – Phase 3
            3. Highway 101 Bicycle & Pedestrian Bridge
            4. Local Road Maintenance Program
          3. Courthouse Square Reunification
            1. Old Courthouse Square Dedication Celebration
            2. Old Courthouse Square Photo/Video Library
            3. Old Courthouse Square Master Plan
            4. Old Courthouse Square Press
            5. Old Courthouse Square Archives
          4. Construction Bulletin
        3. Field Services
          1. Electrical Maintenance
            1. Street Light Program
              1. Converting Street Lights to LED
              2. Copper Wire Theft
              3. History of Street Light Reduction Program
              4. Identifying a Street Lights
              5. Street Lighting Demonstration
                1. Street Light Systems Being Tested
          2. Fleet Management Section
            1. Greening the City Fleet
          3. Green Initiatives in Field Services
          4. Report a Problem Online
          5. Street Maintenance
            1. Graffiti Abatement
            2. Pavement Management Program
            3. Pothole Repair
            4. Sidewalk Repair Program
            5. Slurry Seal
            6. Spill Response Team
            7. Storm Drain Maintenance
            8. Street Sweeping
        4. SMART Train Quiet Zone
        5. Street Smarts
          1. Bicyclists
          2. Drivers
            1. Aggressive Driving
            2. Halloween Roadway Safety
            3. Speeding
            4. Texting & Driving
          3. Pedestrians
            1. Crosswalks & Pedestrian Safety
          4. School Zone
          5. Train Safety
            1. Safety Videos - Trains
          6. Media Kit
            1. Brochure Library
            2. Radio Public Service Announcements
            3. Video Public Service Announcements
          7. Safety Videos
          8. Schedule a Road Safety Presentation
          9. Traffic Awareness & Safety Resources
        6. Survey
        7. Traffic Engineering
          1. About Us
            1. Contact Us
            2. Citizen Services
            3. Did You Know?
          2. Permits - Public Works
            1. Encroachment Permits
            2. Transportation Permits
          3. Flashing Yellow Left Turn Signals
          4. HAWK Signals
            1. HAWK Instructions for Drivers
            2. HAWK Instructions for Pedestrians
          5. Jennings Avenue Railway Crossing
          6. Materials Engineering Laboratory
          7. Measure M Projects
          8. Sharrows
            1. Sharrow Resources
          9. Speed Humps & Speed Tables
            1. Data Collection
            2. Installation of Traffic Calming Measures
            3. Road Undulations
            4. Traffic Engineering Review
          10. Traffic - Issues & Studies
            1. Speed Limits
              1. Local Jurisdiction
              2. Speed Limit Establishment
              3. Speed Limit Legislation
              4. Traffic Control Devices
                1. Intersection Examination
            2. Traffic Counts (PDF)
            3. Traffic FAQs
            4. Traffic Studies
          11. Transportation Planning
        8. Transit and CityBus
          1. NEW CityBus Maps and Schedules
          2. Bus Trip Planning Tools
            1. CityBus Trip Planner
            2. Bikes on Buses
            3. Maps and Schedules
            4. Fares
            5. Ticket Sales and Customer Service Kiosk
              1. Online Ticket/Pass Sales
            6. Tips for Riding CityBus
            7. Paratransit
            8. Twitter Alerts
            9. GTSF Open Source Data
            10. CityBus General Info
          3. Transit Planning
            1. Reimagining CityBus
            2. Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP)
          4. Paratransit
            1. Paratransit Users Guide
              1. Our Service
              2. Contact Us
              3. Eligibility for Santa Rosa Paratransit
                1. Eligiblity Determination
                2. Appeal Process and Ineligible Determination
                3. Visitor Eligibility
              4. Fares
              5. Area Map and Hours of Service
              6. Scheduling a Trip
                1. Helpful Hints for Scheduling a Trip
                2. Subscription Service
                3. Trips with Transfers
                4. Escorts, Aids and Guests
                5. Child Safety Seats
                6. Driver Assistance
                7. Late Cancellations / No-Shows
                8. Suspension Process
                9. Wait Time / Pick-up Window
                10. Mobility Aids and Devices
                11. Service Animals
              7. Renewal / Recertification
              8. Passenger Responsibilities
              9. Get Involved, Complaints & Nondiscrimination
                1. Complaints
                2. Title IV Nondiscrimination
                3. Title II Americans with Disabilities Act
            2. Paratransit Tickets
            3. Paratransit Users Group
            4. Oakmont Shuttle
          5. Policies and Guidelines
            1. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal
            2. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Contracts
            3. Title VI Program 2016
              1. Language Assistance Plan 2016 (PDF)
              2. Non-Discrimination Policy 2016
              3. Public Participation Plan 2013
              4. Systemwide Services Standards
              5. Title VI Complaint Process
                1. What is Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
                2. How to File a Title VI Complaint?
                3. What Happens to My Complaint After Submittal?
                4. How Will I Be Notified of the Complaint Outcome?
                5. What if I Disagree With the Outcome?
          6. Transportation Programs
            1. Learn to Ride CityBus
            2. Santa Rosa Free Ride
            3. Bicyclists and Pedestrians
              1. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
                1. Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan Comment Form
              2. Bike to Work Tips
                1. Getting Ready
                2. Safety Tips - Cycling
                3. Santa Rosa Bike Shops
              3. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board (BPAB)
      15. Water
        1. About Us
          1. Meet the Director
          2. Board & Committee Meetings
          3. Operations
            1. Water & Sewer
            2. Water Reuse
            3. Storm Water
          4. Budget
          5. Careers
          6. Contact Us
            1. Report a Problem
        2. My Water Bill
          1. Pay My Bill
            1. Online Bill Pay
            2. H20 Bill Assistance
              1. Eligibility & Income Guidelines
              2. Get Enrolled
              3. Make a Donation
              4. Program Rules
          2. Starting or Stopping Service
          3. Rate Information
            1. Explanation of Water & Sewer Charges
            2. Rate Modifications & Service Charge Increases
            3. Demand Fees
          4. Understanding My Bill
        3. WaterSmart Center
          1. Do-It-Yourself
            1. Find & Fix Leaks
          2. Rebates & Free Services
            1. Free Water-Efficient Toilets
            2. Free Pre-Rinse Spray Valve
            3. Plumbers Agreement
          3. Watering Recommendations
            1. Landscape Standards
            2. WaterSmart Ag
        4. Our Water System
          1. Water Quality
            1. Water Quality Report
            2. Take it From the Tap!
          2. Water Supply
            1. Water Supply Planning
            2. Groundwater
              1. Emergency Groundwater Supply
              2. Sonoma County Sustainable Groundwater
              3. Santa Rosa Groundwater Master Plan
            3. Recycled Water
          3. Water & Sewer
          4. Water Reuse
            1. Treatment Process
            2. Recycled Water
            3. Biosolids
              1. WaterSmart Compost
              2. Biosolids Management System
            4. Nutrient Offset Program
            5. Natural Resource Program
            6. Reports & Data
          5. Storm Water
            1. Report a Spill
            2. Creek Stewardship
              1. Report a Spill
              2. Pollution Prevention
        5. Resources
          1. Business Resources
            1. Wastewater Discharge Permits
            2. Pollution Prevention at Work
            3. Trucked Waste
            4. Rebates & Free Services
            5. Engineering Resources
          2. Community Resources
            1. News & Events
              1. Earth Day OnStage
              2. WaterSmart Expo
            2. Creek Stewardship
              1. Report a Spill
              2. Pollution Prevention
            3. Take it From the Tap!
            4. WaterSmart Center
            5. Pollution Prevention
              1. Sewerman
            6. Local Weather Station
          3. Engineering Resources
            1. Demand Fees
            2. Design and Construction Standards
            3. GIS
            4. Low Impact Development
            5. Master Plans
            6. Meters
          4. Projects & Planning
            1. Capital Improvement Program
              1. Water - CIP
              2. Sewer - CIP
              3. Storm Water & Creeks - CIP
              4. Regional Water Reuse - CIP
            2. Planning Documents
            3. Sustainable Education Garden
            4. Meter Upgrade Project
          5. Environmental Services
    2. Frequently Used Links
      1. Bids & Proposals
      2. Building Permits
      3. Capital Projects
      4. CityBus Maps & Schedules
      5. Medical Cannabis
      6. Parking Citations
      7. Section 8 Housing
      8. Recreational Programs & Events
      9. Roseland Area Projects
      10. Street Maintenance
      11. Water Bill
      12. WaterSmart Rebates
    3. Email Notifications
    4. Agendas & Minutes
    5. Online City Services
    6. Report a Problem Online
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  4. Community

    1. Climate Action Planning
      1. About Global Climate Change
      2. Glossary
      3. Resources
    2. City Officials
    3. Office of Community Engagement
      1. Community Engagement
      2. Community Advisory Board
      3. Neighborhood Groups
      4. Neighborhood Resources
      5. Violence Prevention Partnership
    4. Get Involved
      1. Capital Improvement Program
      2. Community Advisory Board
      3. Community News
      4. Email Notifications
      5. Housing Action Plan
        1. Housing Action Plan Home
        2. Housing Action Plan Report
        3. Housing Action Plan Elements: Status Updates
        4. Housing Activity/Construction Reports and Updates
      6. Legislative Information Center
      7. Open Data Portal
      8. Roseland Area Annexation
      9. Speak Up Santa Rosa
      10. Volunteer Santa Rosa
    5. City Buildings and Facilities
    6. City Employment Opportunities
    7. My Water Bill
    8. Recreation & Parks
    9. Safety & the Community
      1. Child Safety Resources
      2. Citizens Organized to Prepare for Emergencies
      3. Crime Prevention
      4. Family Recreation Safety Tips
      5. Fire Department Public Education
      6. Neighborhood Services Quick Reference
        1. Important Phone Numbers
      7. Report a Crime to Police
      8. Santa Rosa Amateur Radio Volunteers
        1. ICS Training
        2. Member Resources
        3. Radio Information
      9. File a Cannabis-Related Complaint
    10. Santa Rosa Cares
    11. Schools & Libraries
    12. Section 8 Housing Information
    13. Trash Collection
    14. Transportation
      1. Citizen Services
      2. Parking Facilities & Information
      3. Street Maintenance
      4. Traffic FAQs
      5. Transportation Programs
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  5. Business

    1. Santa Rosa
      1. Accolades
      2. Downtown Map
      3. Economic Profile
        1. Business Resources
        2. Commute Patterns
        3. Culture, Sports & Recreation
        4. Demographics
        5. Education & Training
        6. Healthcare Services
        7. Labor Availability
        8. Labor Costs
        9. Major Employers
        10. Permitting
        11. Quality of Life
        12. Retail Market
        13. Safety
        14. Seismicity
        15. Tax Profile
        16. Transportation
        17. Utilities
      4. Out There Tourism
      5. Why Santa Rosa
    2. Launch Your Business
      1. Forms & Applications
      2. Permit Santa Rosa
        1. Review Permit Activity
        2. Apply for Permits / Schedule Inspections
        3. Data Portal
        4. Review Permit Activity on Interactive Map
      3. Opening a Restaurant
        1. Zoning & City Permits
          1. Things You'll Need
          2. Things You May Need
        2. Tax Identification
          1. Things You'll Need
          2. Things You May Need
        3. Sales & Use (Seller's) Permit
        4. Health Permit
        5. Business Tax Certificate
        6. Employment Requirements
          1. Things You'll Need
        7. Fictitious Business Name
        8. Alcohol License
          1. Things You'll Need
        9. Other Considerations
        10. Resources
      4. Planning Assistance
      5. Starting a Business
        1. Assistance & Training
        2. Research & Business Plan
        3. Finance Your Business
        4. Legal Structure
        5. Name Your Business
        6. Employer Responsibilities
        7. Determine Business Location
        8. Business Tax Certificate & Permits
        9. Infrastructure / Support Networks
      6. The Planning Process
    3. Zoning Guidance
      1. Commercial Districts
      2. Find Your Zoning District
      3. Zoning Requirements
    4. Business Resources
      1. Business Loans
      2. Business Partners
      3. Educational Resources
      4. Go Local
      5. Green Business
      6. Business Promotions
      7. Opening a Restaurant
      8. Park & Shop Voucher
      9. Tourism Business Improvement Area Advisory Board
      10. Trade Occupations
    5. How Do I...
      1. Apply For
        1. Business Loans
        2. Business Tax Certificates
        3. Permits & Inspections
        4. Utility Service
      2. Find
        1. Business Partners
        2. Commercial Districts
        3. Events & Attractions
        4. Forms & Applications
        5. Leasing Opportunities
        6. Zoning Districts
      3. Get Help With
        1. Financing My Business
        2. Planning & Permitting
      4. Learn About
        1. Cannabis Program
        2. Green Business
        3. Opening a Restaurant
        4. The Planning Process
        5. Starting a Business
        6. Zoning
      5. View
        1. Downtown Map
        2. Santa Rosa's Economic Profile
        3. Zoning Requirements
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  6. Visitors

    1. Attractions
    2. Events
    3. Gallery
    4. Hotels
    5. Shopping
    6. Travel Information
    7. Downtown Map
      1. Downtown Map Disclaimer
      2. Text-Only Map
    8. Peanuts on Parade
      1. About Schulz
      2. Coloring Pages
      3. Photos
        1. Charlie Brown
          1. Statue Concepts
          2. Statue Paint Off Day
          3. Your Picures with Charlie Brown
        2. Snoopy's Joe Cool Pictures
        3. Summer of Woodstock
          1. Woodstock Paint - Off Pictures
          2. Woodstock Statues
          3. Your Pictures with Woodstock
    9. Selfies
    10. Videos
    11. OutThereSR.com
    12. IRONMAN Santa Rosa
    13. Wednesday Night Market
    14. Live at Juilliard
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  7. How Do I...

    1. Access
      1. Legislative Information Center
      2. Public Documents
      3. City Taxes & Franchise Fees
      4. Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports
      5. Election Information
      6. Santa Rosa Bids & Proposals
      7. Santa Rosa Monthly Investment Reports
      8. Sales Tax Reports
    2. Apply For
      1. Employment Opportunities
      2. Citizen Police Academy (PDF)
      3. Online Permits
      4. Recreation & Parks Programs
      5. Taxi Driver Permit (PDF)
      6. Special Event/Park Permit
    3. Contact
      1. Report a Problem Online
      2. City Manager's Office
      3. Police Department
      4. Santa Rosa Water Department
    4. Find
      1. City Buildings and Facilities
      2. Community Centers
      3. Facility Rental Information
      4. Parking Garages
      5. Santa Rosa Parks
      6. Swimming Pools
      7. Your Zoning District
    5. Learn About
      1. Cannabis Program
      2. Emergency Preparedness
      3. Fire Prevention
      4. Online Payments
        1. Burglar Alarm Payment
        2. Parking Citations
        3. Water Bill
      5. Parking Citations
      6. Reporting a Crime
      7. Reporting a Parking Problem
      8. Safe Medicine Disposal
      9. Violence Prevention Partnership
    6. Sign Up For
      1. Email Notifications
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  8. Feature Links

    1. Privacy Policy
    2. Website Policy
    3. Social Networking
    4. Email Notifications
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