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  2. Government

    1. Boards & Commissions
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      3. City Boards, Commissions & Committees
        1. Art in Public Places Committee
        2. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board
        3. Board of Community Services
        4. Board of Building Regulation Appeals
        5. Board of Public Utilities
        6. Community Advisory Board
          1. Meet the CAB
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          3. Community Improvement Grants
          4. Public Input Opportunities on CIP
          5. Homelessness Solutions
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        7. Cultural Heritage Board
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        10. Measure "O" Oversight Committee
        11. Personnel Board
        12. Planning Commission
        13. Successor Agency Oversight Board
        14. Tourism Business Improvement Area Advisory Board
        15. Zoning Administrator
      4. Council Subcommittees
        1. Charter Review Committee (Inactive)
        2. City Council / BPU Liaison Subcommittee (BPUCC)
        3. Climate Action Subcommittee
        4. Downtown Subcommittee
        5. Economic Development Subcommitee
        6. Goal Setting Subcommittee
        7. Long Term Financial Policy and Audit Subcommittee (LTFPA)
        8. Cannabis Policy Subcommittee
        9. OGTF Implementation Subcommittee (active)
        10. Open Government Task Force (Inactive)
        11. Pension Reform Task Force (Inactive)
        12. Rent Stabilization Subcommittee (Inactive)
        13. Roseland Annexation Committee (Inactive)
        14. Waterways Advisory Committee
      5. Other Committees & Task Forces
        1. City-County Roseland Annexation Comm (Inactive)
        2. Open Government Task Force (Inactive)
        3. Subdivision Committee
        4. Subregional Technical Advisory Committee
        5. Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District
        6. Downtown Station Area Specific Plan CAC
    2. City Council
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    12. October 2017 Wildfires
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    1. Departments
      1. City Attorney
        1. Quarterly Reports
      2. City Clerk
        1. City Charter
        2. City Code (redirected to a new page)
        3. City Council
        4. Election Information
          1. 2018 General Municipal Election
            1. Find My District
            2. General Municipal Election 2018
            3. Local Campaign Finance Regulations
            4. Robocall Regulations
          2. Ballot Measure Filings
          3. Campaign Finance Information
            1. Campaign Disclosure Filings
          4. District-Based Elections
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            2. Interactive Review Map
            3. Draft Maps
            4. Mapping Tools
            5. Public Hearing Flyer
            6. Volante de las Audiencias Públicas
            7. Public Input
          5. 2018 City Council Candidates
            1. Lee Pierce Candidate Statement District 2
            2. John Sawyer Candidate Statement District 2
            3. Mary Watts Candidate Statement District 4
            4. Dorothy Beattie Candidate Statement District 4
            5. Tom Schwedhelm Candidate Statement District 6
          6. Essential Documents for Candidates
          7. Filer Login Page
          8. Public Financing for City Council Elections
          9. Robocall Regulations & Forms
          10. Voter Registration
          11. Measures O and N
        5. FPPC Agency Disclosure (Form 800 Series)
        6. Legislative Records (Agendas & Minutes)
        7. Lobbyist Information
        8. Political Reform Act Filings (Form 700)
        9. Public Documents
        10. Public Official Appointments (Form 806)
        11. Public Records Request
        12. Watch City Council Online
        13. Council Member Vacancy 2019-20
          1. Applying for the Council Vacancy
      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
          2. Strategic Plan
          3. CHOICE Grants
          4. Policy and Operational Teams
          5. Parent Engagement Month
          6. Resources
          7. #PartnerUpSR
        2. City Council Districts
        3. Community Advisory Board
        4. Community Open House Series
        5. Homelessness Solutions
        6. Neighborfest
        7. Neighborhood Groups
        8. City Council Open Government Task Force Implementation Subcommittee
        9. Resilient City Rebuilding Information
        10. Resources
          1. Boards & Commissions
          2. Board and Commission Meetings & Agendas
          3. City Council Districts
          4. Resilient City Rebuilding Information
          5. Post Fire Water Quality Updates
          6. Sonoma County Recovers
          7. Where do my tax dollars go?
          8. Open Data Portal
          9. Social Media Platforms
        11. Volunteer Santa Rosa
      5. Finance
        1. Budget Information
          1. Budget Public Involvement
        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. Standards of Coverage
          6. History
          7. About the Chief
          8. Budget
          9. Roseland Fire District
        2. Operations
          1. Training & Safety
          2. Emergency Medical Services Division
          3. Hazardous Materials Response
          4. Fire Stations
        3. Prevention
          1. Cannabis Program
          2. Checklists & Standards
          3. Fire & Life Safety Plan Review Division
          4. Fire Code Enforcement
          5. Fire Investigation
          6. Fireworks Are Illegal in Santa Rosa
          7. Hazardous Materials - CUPA
          8. Illegal Burns
          9. Informational Bulletins
          10. Permits & Inspections
            1. Fire Permit Renewal
          11. Weed Abatement
          12. Wildland-Urban Interface
            1. Community Wildfire Protection Plan
        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
            1. Impacted Traffic Intersections
          2. Emergency Preparedness
          3. Know Your Emergency Alerts
          4. Evacuation Routes and Information
            1. Evacuation Checklist
            2. Alerting Tools
            3. Preparedness Tips
            4. Frequently Asked Questions
          5. Earthquakes
          6. Power Outage
          7. Severe Storms
          8. Weather Warnings
          9. Wildland Fires
          10. Local Weather Station
          11. Previous Emergency Alerts
        6. How Do I...
          1. Apply For
            1. Fire Safety Plan Review
            2. Permits & Inspections
          2. Tour a Fire Station
          3. Find
            1. Fire Prevention Checklists & Standards
            2. Fire Stations
            3. Local Emergency Preparedness Resources
            4. Public Education Materials
            5. Useful Links
          4. Learn About
            1. Citizens Organized to Prepare for Emergencies
            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. Housing Authority
          1. Members, Meetings & Agendas
        3. Code Enforcement
          1. Common Codes Enforced
            1. Graffiti Abatement
            2. Cannabis Code Enforcement
          2. Submit a Complaint
          3. Resolving Your Violation
          4. Permit Santa Rosa
            1. Apply for Permits / Schedule Inspections
            2. Data Portal
            3. Event Permit Application
            4. Fees, Permit & Inspections
            5. Review Permit Activity
          5. Neighborhood Revitalization Program
            1. Resources
        4. Document Library
        5. FAQs
        6. Homelessness Solutions
          1. About Us
          2. Programs and Initiatives
            1. Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST)
          3. Housing First Strategy
          4. Resources
          5. Homeless Encampment Assistance Program
          6. Data
        7. Housing
          1. Developer Information
            1. AB987 Affordable Housing Database
            2. Inclusionary Housing
            3. Loans to Developers
            4. Regulatory Monitoring
            5. Tax Exempt Multifamily Housing Bonds
          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. Homeownership Programs
            1. Homeownership Resources
          5. Housing Authority
          6. Mobilehome Parks in Santa Rosa
            1. Mobilehome Rehabilitation Loans
          7. State & Federal Reports and Resources
          8. Affordable Housing Complexes
        8. Loans to Developers
      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
          6. Open Enrollment Information-Misc Employees
          7. Open Enrollment Information-Public Safety
        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
          3. Claim Form
        9. Salaries
        10. Current Job Openings
      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. About Us
          5. Contact GIS
        4. IT Operations
        5. Open Data Portal
        6. Santa Rosa AECS
          1. ICS Training
          2. Member Resources
          3. Radio Information
        7. Surplus Technology Auctions
      10. Parking
        1. Citations
          1. Administrative Hearings
            1. Second Level Parking Appeal Procedures (PDF)
          2. Contest a Citation
          3. Parking Citation FAQs
          4. Seven Ways to Avoid a Parking Citation
          5. Payment Plans
        2. Disabled Person Parking
        3. Downtown Parking
          1. Electric Vehicle Charging Station
          2. On-Street Parking Meters
          3. Parking Garages
            1. How to Pay
            2. List of Parking Garages
            3. Low Wage Employee Parking Permit
            4. Commuter Parking Permit
          4. Parking Lots
            1. List of Parking Lots
        4. Meter Reservations
        5. Mobile Payment App
        6. Motorcycle Parking
        7. Permits
          1. Commercial Loading Zone
          2. Commuter Parking Permit
          3. Employee Preferential Parking Permit
          4. Garage
            1. How to Pay
            2. List of Parking Garages
            3. Low Wage Employee Parking Permit
            4. Commuter Parking Permit
          5. Low Wage Employee
          6. Parking Lots
            1. List of Parking Lots
          7. Residential Parking
        8. Report a Parking Problem
        9. Shop Here, Park Free Voucher Program
        10. Sign Up For Email Alerts
        11. Studies, Policies & Reports
      11. Planning & Economic Development
        1. About PED
          1. Boards & Commissions
            1. Board of Building Regulation Appeals
            2. Climate Action Subcommittee
            3. Cultural Heritage Board
            4. Design Review Board
            5. Downtown Community Benefit District
            6. Downtown Subcommittee
            7. Economic Development Subcommittee
            8. Medical Cannabis Policy Subcommittee
            9. Planning Commission
            10. Roseland Area Projects Steering Committee
            11. Subdivision Committee
            12. Tourism Business Improvement Area Advisory Board
            13. Waterways Advisory Commitee
            14. Zoning Administrator
          2. Building Division
            1. Building Activity & Performance Reports
            2. Building Design
              1. Converting Residence Occupancies
              2. Earthquakes & Water Heaters
              3. Low Impact Development
              4. Radio, Television & Dish Antennas Regulations
              5. Type V Construction
            3. Building Permits
            4. Building Policies & Procedures
            5. Code Enforcement of HCS
            6. Green Building Permits & Forms
            7. Online Permitting System
            8. Public Art in Private Development
            9. Regulatory Agencies & Other Resources
          3. Economic Development Division
            1. Business Resources
            2. Launch Your Business
            3. Out There Tourism Campaign
            4. Zoning Guidance
          4. Engineering Development Services
            1. Capital Projects Engineering
            2. Design & Construction Standards
            3. Encroachment Permits
            4. Engineering Notes for Improvement Plans & Maps
            5. Final Maps & Parcel Maps
            6. Improvement Plans
            7. Low Impact Development
            8. Traffic Engineering
          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. Housing Action Plan
            9. Instructional Guides
              1. Child Care
              2. Hen Keeping
              3. Home Business Permits
              4. Sign Regulations
              5. Tree Removal & Preservation
            10. Public Art in Private Development
            11. Resilient City Design Review Process
            12. Storm Water Regulations
          6. Public Art
            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. Coffey Park Public Art
              6. Cyclisk Public Art Project
                1. Project Timeline
              7. Depot Park Public Art
              8. Downtown Connect
              9. Fire Response
              10. Imagine Art in Old Courthouse Square
              11. Meter Made
              12. Ned Kahn Public Art Projects
            3. Arts District
              1. News & Events
            4. Public Art in Private Development
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            6. Contact Public Art
            7. Public Art Home
            8. Street Performer Permit
        2. Contact & Hours
          1. Contact Us
          2. Follow PED
          3. Newsletter Sign Up
          4. Press
        3. Developments & Initiatives
          1. Developments
            1. 420 Mendocino Ave.
            2. Avenue 320
            3. Caritas Village
            4. Chanate Village
            5. Dutton Flats
            6. Elnoka Continuing Care Retirement Community
            7. Emerald Isle
            8. Archive
              1. Development in the Spotlight
              2. Downtown Development Update
          2. Events
            1. *Event Permit Application
            2. Live at Juilliard - July and August 2019
            3. 05.09.20: IRONMAN 70.3
              1. PED Home
              2. IRONKIDS Fun Run
              3. Foundation Community 5K
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              5. Contact
              6. Course Maps
              7. Courthouse Square Cam
              8. CityBus Detours
              9. Detours & Road Closures
              10. Event Schedule
              11. Live Traffic (WAZE)
              12. IRONMAN.com
              13. Parking
              14. Register
              15. VOLUNTEER
            4. 07.20.20: IRONMAN
              1. PED Home
              2. Contact
              3. Course Maps
              4. Courthouse Square Cam
              5. City Bus Detours
              6. Detours and Road Closures
              7. Event Schedule
              8. Live Traffic
              9. IRONMAN.com
              10. Parking
              11. Register
              12. Volunteer
            5. Winterblast 2019
          3. Initiatives
            1. All Electric Reach Code
            2. Cannabis Program
              1. PED Home
              2. Cannabis Program Home
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              4. Cannabis Business Tax
              5. Cannabis Reports
              6. Commercial Cannabis Application Support
              7. Comprehensive Cannabis Policy
              8. File a Complaint | Cannabis Code Enforcement
              9. Personal Cannabis Cultivation
              10. Subcommittee
              11. -------
              12. Contacts
              13. Get Email Updates
            3. Downtown Station Area Specific Plan Update
            4. Housing Action Plan
              1. PED Home
              2. Housing Action Plan Home
              3. Housing Action Plan Report
              4. Housing Action Plan Elements: Status Updates
                1. PED Home
                2. Housing Action Plan Home
                3. Accessory Dwelling Units
                4. Density Bonus
                5. Design Review Process Update
                6. Inclusionary Housing Policy
                7. Impact Fee Nexus Study and Update
                8. Permit Streamlining
              5. Housing Activity/Construction Reports and Updates
            5. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
            6. Objective Design Standards for Streamlined and Ministerial Residential Developments
            7. Process Improvement Action Plan
            8. Renewal Enterprise District JPA
            9. Resilient City Development Measures
            10. Roseland Area Annexation
              1. PED Home
              2. Roseland Area / Sebastopol Road Specific Plan
              3. Roseland Area Projects Environmental Impact Report
              4. Roseland Welcome Packet
              5. Proyectos del Área de Roseland en Español
                1. Plan Específico del Área de Roseland/Sebastopol Ro
                2. Paquete de Bienvenida
            11. Santa Rosa 2050
            12. Small Cells
            13. Southeast Greenway
            14. UpDowntown
              1. PED Home
              2. UpDowntown Home
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              4. CEQA
              5. Council Priorities
              6. Fees and Incentives
              7. Opportunity Zones
              8. Permit/Approval Streamlining
              9. Public-Private Partnerships
              10. -- FAQ --
            15. Older Initiatives
              1. Breathe Easy
        4. Public Notices
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        6. Apply for/Check Permit
          1. Apply for Permits / Schedule Inspections
          2. Data Portal
          3. Event Permit Application
          4. Fees, Permit & Inspections
          5. Review Permit Activity
        7. Fee Schedule
        8. Forms & Applications
          1. Business Tax Certificate
          2. Building Forms
          3. Engineering Forms
          4. Planning Forms
        9. Reports and Maps
          1. Building Activity and Performance Reports
          2. Cannabis Reports
          3. City Profile and Projections 2018 Report
          4. Housing Reports
          5. Plans, Studies & EIRs
          6. Parcel Report Search
          7. Permit Activity Map
        10. Zoning Information
          1. Find Your Zoning District
          2. Rezoning
          3. Zoning Code
          4. Zoning Map (PDF)
          5. Zoning Requirements
          6. Zoning Variances
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        12. Launch Your Business
      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. Community Police Experience
            1. Community Police Experience Application
              1. Community Police Experience Application
            2. Youth Community Police Experience
            3. Current CPA Application
            4. Policía y La Comunidad
          2. Community
            1. Active Shooter Preparedness
            2. Child Safety
            3. 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
            4. Community Listening Sessions
            5. Domestic Violence Awareness
            6. Crime Statistics
            7. Firearms & Ammunition Disposal
            8. Gang Awareness
              1. Gang Awareness for Citizens
              2. Gang Awareness for Parents
            9. Identity Theft Protection
              1. Identity Theft Prevention
              2. Victims of Identity Theft
            10. Prescription Drug Disposal
            11. Relocation Guide
            12. 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
            13. Security Camera Registry
            14. Small Claims Court Procedures
            15. Victim's Compensation Law
            16. Towed / Abandonded Vehicles
            17. Sexual Assault Awareness
          3. Most Wanted
          4. Report a Crime
          5. Volunteers In Police Services (VIPS)
          6. Cold Cases
          7. Transparency Information
            1. Cases
            2. Training
        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
            10. Drone Program
          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
              1. Community Services Officer Brochures
            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
        5. How Do I...
          1. Access
            1. Historical Statistics
            2. Job Resources
            3. Police Annual Reports
            4. Police Department Job Descriptions
            5. Police Press Logs
            6. 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)
              1. Pay Burglar Alarms
            5. Neighborhood Watch (PDF)
              1. Home & Personal Security Handbook
            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)
            18. Youth CPA
            19. NAACP Report Card
            20. Records Request
          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. Volunteer in a Park
            2. Park-A-Month Program
            3. Volunteer to Work With Seniors
            4. Volunteer to Work With Youth
            5. We Love Our Volunteers
            6. Earn Service Hours
            7. Donate or Make a Contribution
              1. Donate Now
            8. Summer Work Experience Program for Teens
        2. Parks
          1. Find a Park
          2. Dog Parks
          3. Measure M - Parks for All
          4. Restore S.R. City Parks
          5. Picnic Reservations
          6. Park Permits
          7. Park Rules
          8. Volunteer
          9. Street-Tree Removal Permit
          10. Park Projects
          11. Howarth Park
            1. Plan Your Visit
            2. Rides & Attractions
            3. Sports & Recreation
            4. Volunteer at Howarth Park
            5. Plan Your Party
            6. Lake & Boathouse
          12. Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery
            1. History of the Cemetery
            2. Burial Information
            3. Get Involved
            4. Photo Gallery
            5. Plan Your Visit
            6. Tours & Events
            7. Rent the Cemetery
        3. Programs & Events
          1. Active Adults
          2. Activities & Classes
          3. 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
          4. Camps
            1. Spring Camps
            2. Summer Camps
            3. Winter Camps
          5. Neighborhood Youth Programs
            1. After School Programs
            2. Camps
            3. Change for Kids
            4. Family Fun Times
            5. Junior Giants
            6. Sports
          6. Special Events
            1. All Special Events
            2. Floating Pumpkin Patch
            3. Halloween at Howarth
            4. Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair
              1. Meet the Vendors
              2. Visitor FAQs
              3. Volunteers
            5. Live at Juilliard
            6. Movies in the Park
            7. Senior Expo
            8. St. Patrick's Day 5K
          7. Special Populations
          8. Sports Programs & Fields
            1. Softball
            2. Sports Courts & Fields
            3. Tennis
            4. Youth Basketball
            5. Youth Outdoor Soccer
            6. Youth Little Sluggers
            7. Youth Sports Clinics
            8. Birthday Parties
          9. City Merit Awards
        4. Facility Rentals
          1. Church of One Tree
          2. DeTurk Round Barn
          3. Finley Community Center
          4. Steele Lane Community Center
          5. Person Senior Wing
          6. Bennett Valley Golf Course
          7. Luther Burbank Home & Gardens
          8. Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery
          9. Doyle Park Clubhouse
          10. Franklin Park Clubhouse
          11. Rent the Pool
          12. Rent Rosie
          13. Get an Estimate
          14. Special Event Venue Brochure
        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 Tree Removal Permit
          2. Have a Birthday Party
            1. Basketball Party
            2. Dodgeball Party
            3. Soccer Party
            4. Aquatic Center Birthday Parties
            5. Howarth Park Party
          3. Browse the Activity Guide
          4. Register for an Activity
          5. Apply for a Scholarship
          6. Make A Donation
          7. Subscribe to E-Newsletter
          8. Report a Problem
      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. Construction Bulletin
          3. Courthouse Square Reunification
            1. Old Courthouse Square Live Camera
            2. Old Courthouse Square Press
            3. Old Courthouse Square Archives
          4. Measure M Projects
            1. Fulton Road Improvements
            2. Hearn Avenue Interchange – Phase 3
            3. Highway 101 Bicycle & Pedestrian Bridge
            4. Local Road Maintenance Program
          5. SB1 Projects
            1. Fulton Road Pavement Rehabilitation
            2. Hearn Avenue SMART Multi-Use Crossing
            3. Pacific Ave Pavement Rehabilitation
        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. Public Works Week
          1. SR City Works Festival
        5. SMART Train Quiet Zone
        6. Street Smarts
          1. Back-to-School Bike Blast
          2. Bicyclists
          3. Drivers
            1. Aggressive Driving
            2. Halloween Roadway Safety
            3. Speeding
            4. Texting & Driving
          4. Pedestrians
            1. Crosswalks & Pedestrian Safety
            2. Halloween Safety Tips
          5. School Zone
          6. Train Safety
            1. Safety Videos - Trains
          7. Media Kit
            1. Brochure Library
            2. Radio Public Service Announcements
            3. Video Public Service Announcements
          8. Safety Videos
          9. Traffic Awareness & Safety Resources
        7. Survey Section
        8. Traffic Engineering
          1. About Us
            1. Contact Us
            2. Citizen Services
            3. Did You Know?
          2. Bicyclists and Pedestrians
            1. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board (BPAB)
            2. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
            3. Bike to Work Tips
            4. Green Bike Lanes
            5. 2010 Master Plan Documents
            6. 2018 Community Open House Materials
          3. Crosswalk Enhancements Project
          4. Flashing Yellow Left Turn Signals
          5. HAWK Signals
            1. HAWK Instructions for Drivers
            2. HAWK Instructions for Pedestrians
          6. Jennings Avenue Railway Crossing
          7. Materials Engineering Laboratory
          8. Measure M Projects
          9. Permits - Public Works
            1. Encroachment Permits
            2. Transportation Permits
          10. Sharrows
            1. Sharrow Resources
          11. Speed Humps & Speed Tables
            1. Data Collection
            2. Installation of Traffic Calming Measures
            3. Road Undulations
            4. Traffic Engineering Review
          12. 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
            3. Traffic FAQs
            4. Traffic Studies
          13. Transportation Planning
        9. Transit and CityBus
          1. Maps and Timetables
          2. Bus Trip Planning Tools
            1. CityBus Trip Planner
            2. Maps and Timetables
            3. Detours and Rider Alerts
            4. Fares
              1. RTC Discount Card
            5. Holidays Observed
            6. Ticket Sales and Customer Service Kiosk
              1. Online Ticket/Pass Sales
              2. Holidays Observed
            7. Language Translation Assistance
            8. Bikes on Buses
            9. Tips for Riding CityBus
            10. Paratransit
            11. Twitter Alerts
            12. GTSF Open Source Data
            13. CityBus General Info
          3. Detours and Rider Alerts
          4. Connect to the SMART Train
          5. Holidays Observed
          6. Transit Planning
            1. Reimagining CityBus
            2. Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP)
          7. 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 Tips 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. Travel Time
                11. Mobility Aids and Devices
                12. Service Animals
              7. Renewal / Recertification
              8. Passenger Responsibilities
              9. Get Involved, Complaints & Nondiscrimination
                1. Complaints
                2. Reasonable Modifications
                3. Title IV Nondiscrimination
                4. Title II Americans with Disabilities Act
              10. Guía del Usuario de Parátransito (PDF)
            2. Paratransit Tickets
            3. Holidays Observed
            4. Paratransit Users Group
            5. Oakmont Shuttle
            6. Language Translation Assistance
          8. Civil Rights Programs
            1. Title VI Non-Discrimination Policy
              1. Title VI Non-Discrimination Program
              2. 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?
              3. Language Assistance Plan (PDF)
              4. Systemwide Services Standards
              5. Public Participation Plan
            2. Accessibility Programs (ADA)
              1. Americans With Disabilities Act
              2. Accessibility Services Aboard Buses
              3. Request for Accommodation or Barrier Removal
              4. ADA Complaint Process
              5. Paratransit Services
              6. Clipper Card Discount Programs
            3. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal
            4. Equal Employment Opportunity Program (EEO)
            5. Language Translation Assistance
          9. 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)
          10. Ridership and Performance Data
          11. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Contracts
          12. Language Translation Assistance
        10. Transportation Planning
          1. Sharrows
            1. Sharrow Resources
          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. Jennings Avenue Railroad Crossing
          4. Bicyclists and Pedestrians
            1. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board (BPAB)
            2. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
            3. Bike to Work Tips
            4. Green Bike Lanes
            5. 2010 Master Plan Documents
            6. 2018 Community Open House Materials
      15. Water
        1. About Us
          1. Board of Public Utilities
          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. WaterSmart Ag
          4. Understanding My Bill
        3. WaterSmart Center
          1. Do-It-Yourself
            1. Find & Fix Leaks
            2. Rebates & Free Services
          2. Rebates & Free Services
            1. Commercial Kitchen Rebate
            2. WaterSmart Workshops
          3. Watering Recommendations
            1. Landscape Standards
            2. WaterSmart Ag
          4. WaterSmart Check-up
          5. Find & Fix Leaks
          6. Free Landscape Design Templates
          7. WaterSmart Workshops
        4. Our Water System
          1. Water Quality
            1. Water Quality Report
            2. Take it From the Tap!
            3. Water Quality Advisory
            4. Lead Testing in Schools
          2. Water Supply
            1. Water Supply Planning
            2. Groundwater
              1. Emergency Groundwater Supply
                1. Freeway Well Feasibility Study
                2. A Place to Play Emergency Well
              2. Sonoma County Sustainable Groundwater
              3. Santa Rosa Groundwater Master Plan
            3. Recycled Water
            4. WaterSmart Ag
          3. Water & Sewer
            1. SewerSmart
            2. WaterSmart
          4. Water Reuse
            1. Treatment Process
            2. Recycled Water
              1. Recycled Water Users Guide
            3. Biosolids
              1. WaterSmart Compost
            4. Nutrient Offset Program
            5. Natural Resource Program
            6. Reports & Data
            7. Tour the Plant
          5. Storm Water
            1. Report a Spill
            2. Creek Stewardship
              1. Report a Spill
              2. Pollution Prevention
              3. Storm Water
              4. Creek Stewardship
            3. Storm Water Assessment
        5. Resources
          1. Business Resources
            1. Wastewater Discharge Permits
            2. Pollution Prevention at Work
            3. Trucked Waste
            4. Rebates & Free Services
            5. Engineering Resources
            6. Recycled Water Users Guide
          2. Community Resources
            1. News & Events
              1. Earth Day OnStage
              2. WaterSmart Expo
              3. Creek Week 2019
              4. Tour the Plant
            2. Creek Stewardship
              1. Report a Spill
              2. Pollution Prevention
              3. Storm Water
              4. Creek Stewardship
            3. Take it From the Tap!
            4. WaterSmart Center
            5. Pollution Prevention
              1. Report a Spill
              2. Storm Water
              3. Creek Stewardship
              4. Sewerman
              5. Rain Ready
            6. Local Weather Station
          3. Engineering Resources
            1. Demand Fees
            2. Design and Construction Standards
            3. GIS
            4. Low Impact Development
              1. Storm Water
              2. Pollution Prevention
            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. Organics Facility
          5. Environmental Services
    2. Emergency Information
    3. Rebuilding
      1. Resilient City Zoning
        1. Resilient City Zoning Areas
          1. Coffey Park Area
          2. Highway 101 Corridor / Round Barn Area
          3. Fountainview Area
          4. Fountaingrove Area
          5. Montecito Heights Area
          6. Oakmont Area
        2. Resilient City Development Measures
        3. Resilient City Permit Center
        4. Glossary of Building Terms
        5. Price Gouging
      2. Rebuilding Process
        1. Rebuild Design
        2. Permitting & Review
        3. Construction & Inspections
        4. Plan Submittal Requirements
        5. Permit Santa Rosa
          1. Apply for Permits / Schedule Inspections
          2. Data Portal
          3. Review Permit Activity on Interactive Map
        6. Parcel Report Search
        7. Rebuilding Document Library
        8. Restoring Parks
        9. Repairing Public Infrastructure
          1. Trees
          2. Street Lights
          3. Sidewalks
          4. Pedestrian Bridges
          5. FEMA Public Assistance Program
      3. Permits, Forms & Applications
        1. Building Permit Application
        2. Industrial Lift Truck Use in Public Right of Way
      4. Resources
        1. Planning & Economic Development Dept
          1. Hours & Contact Information
          2. Building Division
          3. Economic Development Division
          4. Engineering Development Services Division
          5. Planning Division
        2. Rebuilding Financial Assistance
        3. External Resources
        4. Frequently Asked Questions
        5. SonomaCountyRecovers.org
        6. WaterSmart Compost
    4. Real Estate Services
      1. Asset Map: Research City Properties and Leases
      2. Property for Lease
      3. Property For Sale
      4. -----------
      5. Downtown Development on City Property
      6. Encroachment Permits on Public Right of Way
      7. Public-Private Partnerships
      8. -----------
    5. Frequently Used Links
      1. Bids & Proposals
      2. Building Permits
      3. Cannabis
      4. Capital Projects
      5. CityBus Maps & Schedules
      6. GIS Maps
        1. PDF Maps
        2. Other Fee-Based Services
        3. Subscription GIS
        4. About Us
        5. Contact GIS
      7. Parking Citations
      8. Section 8 Housing
      9. Recreational Programs & Events
      10. Roseland Area Projects
      11. Street Maintenance
      12. Water Bill
      13. WaterSmart Rebates
    6. Email Notifications
    7. Agendas & Minutes
    8. Online City Services
    9. Report a Problem Online
    10. Geographic Informations Systems (GIS) and Maps
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  4. Community

    1. Arts & Culture
    2. Climate Action Planning
      1. About Global Climate Change
      2. Glossary
      3. Resources
    3. City Officials
    4. Office of Community Engagement
      1. Community Engagement
      2. Community Advisory Board
      3. Neighborhood Groups
      4. Neighborhood Resources
      5. Violence Prevention Partnership
      6. OGTF Implementation Subcommittee
    5. Get Involved
      1. Capital Improvement Program
      2. Community Advisory Board
      3. Community News
      4. Email Notifications
      5. Housing Action Plan
        1. PED Home
        2. Housing Action Plan Home
        3. Housing Action Plan Report
        4. Housing Action Plan Elements: Status Updates
        5. 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
    6. City Buildings and Facilities
    7. City Employment Opportunities
    8. My Water Bill
    9. Recreation & Parks
    10. 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. Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control
    11. Santa Rosa Cares
    12. Schools & Libraries
    13. Section 8 Housing Information
    14. Garbage Collection
    15. Transportation
      1. Citizen Services
      2. Street Maintenance
      3. Traffic FAQs
      4. Transportation Programs
    16. Zero Waste Master Plan
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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
        1. Building Forms
        2. Planning Forms
        3. Engineering Forms
        4. Fee Schedule
        5. Vendor Permit (Downtown)
      2. Planning Assistance
      3. Planning Process
      4. Permit Santa Rosa
        1. Review Permit Activity
        2. Apply for Permits / Schedule Inspections
        3. Data Portal
        4. Review Permit Activity on Interactive Map
      5. Starting a Business
        1. Conduct Preliminary Research
        2. Determine Legal Structure of Your Business
        3. Finance Your Business
        4. Name Your Business
        5. Determine Business Location & Zoning
        6. Additional Permit Considerations
        7. Business Tax Certificate & Seller's Permit
        8. Learn Your Employer Responsibilities
        9. Connect with Local Utilities
      6. Success Stories
        1. Miracle Plum
        2. Shady Oak Barrel House
        3. MERCATO Pasta & Produce
        4. Sonoma County Meat Company
    3. Zoning Guidance
      1. Shopping/Commercial Areas
      2. Find Your Zoning District
      3. Zoning Requirements
    4. Business Resources
      1. Business Loans
      2. Business Partners
      3. Business Promotions
      4. Community Benefit Districts
        1. Downtown CBD
        2. Railroad Square CBD
      5. Educational Resources
      6. Go Local
      7. Green Business
      8. Jobs in Santa Rosa
      9. Park & Shop Voucher
      10. Tourism Business Improvement Area Advisory Board
      11. Workforce Development
      12. $15 Minimum Wage
    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
      1. IRONMAN Santa Rosa
    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
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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
      1. City Connections Monthly Newsletter Archives
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