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  2. Government

    1. About Us
      1. About Us
      2. Services
      3. Email Lists
      4. FAQs
      5. News Releases
      6. Meeting Agendas
      7. Services
    2. Administrative Services
      1. Finance
        1. Financial Reports
          1. Annual Budget
          2. Annual Financial Reports
          3. Other Reports
        2. Business Services
        3. TOT & BID
        4. Alarm Permits
        5. Open Government Financial Transparency
        6. Financial Policies
        7. Master Fee Schedule
        8. Finance Awards
      2. Human Resources
        1. Employment Opportunities
        2. Labor Agreements
        3. Job Classifications / Compensation
        4. Citywide Organizational Chart
      3. Risk Management
        1. Americans with Disabilities Act
          1. ADA/504 Grievance Procedure
          2. ADA Nondiscrimination Notice
      4. Information Technology
    3. City Attorney
      1. West of Railroad
    4. City Council
      1. City Council Members
        1. Mayor Deborah Penrose
        2. Vice Mayor Joaquin Jimenez
        3. Robert Brownstone
        4. Harvey Rarback
        5. Debbie Ruddock
      2. City Council Meetings and Agendas
      3. City Council Strategic Plan
      4. City Council Subcommittees
        1. City Council Subcommittee Agenda Archive
      5. Listening Sessions
      6. City Council Meeting Presentations
    5. City Manager
      1. Community Building & Civic Engagement
      2. Coastside Recovery Initiative
        1. Recovery Task Force Members
      3. Public Safety Research and Outreach
      4. Half Moon Bay Leadership Awards for Students
      5. National Night Out
      6. Minimum Wage
      7. Information on Cannabis Regulation
      8. Information on Smoking Ordinance / Regulations
      9. Citywide Organizational Chart
      10. Streetscape Master Plan
    6. Communications/City Clerk
      1. Elections, Government Transparency
        1. November 8, 2022 Election Results
        2. 2021 Redistricting Process
          1. Redistricting Advisory Committee
        3. 2018 Transition to District-Based Elections
        4. Online Campaign Finance Disclosure Portal
      2. News Releases
      3. State of the City
        1. Archived State of the City Presentations
      4. Email Newsletters & Other Periodicals
      5. Social Media
      6. Open City Hall
      7. NET Community Academy - Network-Engage-Transform
      8. Future Leaders Civics Academy
      9. City Council Agendas & Videos
      10. Commenting at a City Council Meeting
      11. Public Records Requests
      12. City Commissions and Committees
      13. City Clerk FAQs
      14. Municipal Code
    7. Community Development
      1. Planning
        1. Planning Permit Information
          1. Coastal Development Permit
          2. Business License
          3. Residential-Based Business
          4. Heritage Trees
          5. Short Term Rentals
        2. Applications, Forms, and Documents
        3. 2023 Measure D
        4. Current Planning
        5. Planning Projects
          1. Project Proposal for Hyatt
        6. Biological Reports & Environmental Documents
        7. Long Range Planning / General Plan
          1. General Plan
          2. Local Coastal Program & Land Use Plan
        8. Commissions, Committees, & Director's Hearings
          1. Planning Commission
          2. General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC)
          3. Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)
            1. Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)
          4. Community Development Director's Hearings
          5. Architectural Advisory Committee (AAC)
        9. Planning Commission Meeting Agendas
        10. Planning Division FAQs
        11. Municipal Code
          1. Title 17 (Subdivisions)
          2. Chapter 17.06 (Dwelling Unit Allocation)
          3. Title 18 (Zoning)
          4. Chapter 7.40 (Heritage Trees)
        12. Zoning Map (PDF)
      2. Building
        1. Applying for a Building Permit
        2. Building Electrification
        3. Building Inspection
        4. FAQs
          1. Architect Or Engineer
          2. Building Electrification
          3. Information Required On Drawings
        5. Forms, Publications, & Codes
        6. Plan Checks
      3. Code Enforcement
        1. Complaint Form
      4. Housing
        1. HMB Housing Resources and Services
        2. Residential Rental Security Measures
          1. AB 1482 Tenant Protection Act of 2019
        3. Housing Element Update 2023-2031
          1. Frequently Asked Questions - Housing Element Update
        4. 555 Kelly Avenue - Affordable Housing
        5. 880 Stone Pine - Affordable Housing
          1. 880 Stone Pine - Frequently Asked Questions
        6. Accessory Dwelling Units
        7. Community Conversation on Housing (2018)
    8. Fire Protection
    9. Law Enforcement
      1. Sheriff's Policies, Training, and Procedures
      2. Graffiti & Abandoned Vehicles
      3. Restraining Orders
      4. Noise Restrictions
      5. Obtain Police Reports
      6. Law Enforcement Feedback
    10. Meeting Agendas
      1. City Council Agendas
      2. Planning Commission Agendas
      3. Parks and Recreation Commission Agendas
      4. Director's Hearings
      5. Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee
      6. City Council Subcommittees
    11. Public Works
      1. City Projects
        1. Archived Projects
        2. Kelly Avenue Intersections Project
        3. Pilarcitos AVENUE/KEHOE WATERCOURSE Outfall Repair
      2. Engineering
        1. Street & Right of Way Permits
        2. Storm Water Management
          1. Community Information / Participation
          2. New Development & Construction
          3. Watershed & Monitoring
          4. Illicit Discharges
          5. Municipal Maintenance Activities
          6. Green Infrastructure
        3. Private Development
      3. Traffic Safety
      4. Maintenance
        1. Solid Waste (Recycling, Compost, and Garbage)
        2. Sewer
          1. 2020 Sewer Rate Adjustments
          2. Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) and Sand Control Program 
          3. Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG)  
          4. FOG Ordinance FAQs
        3. Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside (SAM)
        4. Sidewalk and Tree Maintenance / Liability
        5. Street Sweeping
        6. Sustainability
        7. Report Broken Street Light
        8. Integrated Pest Management
      5. Bid/RFP Center
      6. Report an Issue
    12. Páginas en Español
      1. Bienvenidos a Half Moon Bay
      2. Concejo Municipal
        1. Alcalde, Robert Brownstone
        2. Vice alcalde, Debbie Ruddock
        3. Miembro del concejo, Joaquin Jimenez
        4. Miembra de concejo Deborah Penrose
        5. Miembro del concejo, Harvey Rarback
        6. Elementos Estratégicos y Plan Estratégico
        7. Subcomités del Concejo Municipal
      3. Información y recursos para Inmigrantes
        1. Nueva información sobre DACA
        2. Agencias que ofrecen servicios para inmigrantes
        3. Preguntas frecuentes sobre inmigración
        4. Declaración de la Sheriff
        5. El video tranquilizador de la Sheriff
      4. Servicios del Sheriff
        1. Preparación en Caso de Desastres
          1. Descripción General de los Grupos de Respuesta
          2. Permanezca Informado Durante y Después
          3. ¿Qué Cosa Puede Hacer Para Estar Preparado?
        2. Programa de Reducción de Grafiti
          1. Prevención
          2. Remover y Hacer Cumplir
      5. Preparación Ante Emergencias
        1. Qué puede hacer para prepararse para un desastre
        2. Qué hacer durante y después de un desastre
        3. Prepárese para las Inundaciones
        4. Enlaces útiles
        5. La División de Preparación ante Emergencias
        6. Prepárese para los Terremotos
      6. Información sobre la regulación del cannabis
      7. El Administrador Municipal
      8. Recreación
      9. NET Programa de Participación de la Comunidad
      10. Secretario Municipal
      11. Desarrollo Comunitario
      12. Obras Públicas
      13. Biblioteca
      14. Protección contra incendios
      15. Comenzando un Negocio
      16. Abogado de la Ciudad
      17. Servicios Administrativos
      18. Finanzas
      19. Directorio del Personal
      20. MEDIDAS EN LA BOLETA ELECTORAL SOBRE LA REGULACIÓN
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  3. City Services

    1. Alarm permit
    2. Bid / RFP Center
    3. Building Permits
    4. Business Licenses
    5. Code Enforcement
    6. Employment Opportunities
    7. Facility Rentals
    8. Film, Sound, Event permit
    9. Garbage, Recycling, and Compost Services
    10. Report Graffiti
    11. Open Government Financial Transparency
    12. Planning Permits
    13. Get Police Reports
    14. Poplar Beach Annual Parking Permit
    15. Request Public Records
    16. Recreation Programs
    17. Short-Term Rental Registration
    18. Useful Links
    19. Visitor Information
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  4. For Residents

    1. Emergency Preparedness
      1. How to Prepare for Emergencies
      2. Flooding
      3. Tsunamis
      4. Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
        1. COVID-19 Vaccine Information
        2. COVID-19 Updates
        3. Guidance: Reopening of Businesses in Half Moon Bay
        4. Archived COVID-19 News
        5. American Rescue Plan
      5. Coastside Wave Public Safety Newsletter
    2. Library
    3. Recreation Services
      1. Recreation Programs
        1. Music and Dance
        2. Seniors
        3. Arts and Crafts
        4. Dog Training
        5. Education
        6. Sports
        7. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Calender
      2. Summers End Music Festival
      3. Concerts in the Park
      4. Facility Rentals
        1. Ted Adcock Community Center Room Rental
        2. Historic Train Depot Rental
        3. Half Moon Bay Library Community Room Rental
        4. Smith Field Rental
      5. Parks & Trails
        1. Parks Master Plan
      6. Beaches
      7. Dog Walking
      8. Special Event Permits
      9. Visit Half Moon Bay - Chamber of Commerce
      10. Need Help with Financial Aid?
      11. FAQs
      12. Want to Teach a Class?
    4. Sustainability
      1. Beach Cleanups
      2. Beverage  Container  Recycling  Center
      3. Building  Electrification
        1. ARCHIVE
      4. Cigarette Litter Prevention
      5. Climate Action and Adaptation Plans
      6. Community Recycling Events
      7. Congestion and Traffic Reduction
      8. Disposable Foodware
      9. Earth Year Resources
        1. Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
        2. Food Waste
        3. Zero Waste
        4. Ocean Health
        5. Air Quality
      10. E-Bike Ordinance
      11. Energy Resiliency Programs
      12. Green Business Program
      13. Home Improvements
      14. Reusable Cup Pilot
      15. Sea Level Rise
      16. Solid Waste (Recycling, Compost, and Garbage)
        1. Street Sweeping
        2. Solid Waste Laws and Ordinances
          1. SB 1383: Short-Lived Climate Pollutants
            1. FAQs
            2. SB 1383 Staff Reports and Presentations
          2. AB 1826: Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling
          3. AB 341: Mandatory Commercial Recycling
        3. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
        4. Solid Waste Educational Resources
          1. Video Library
      17. Water Quality
    5. Community Services
      1. Community/Social Services Resources
      2. Addressing Homeless Issues/Concerns
      3. Community Services Nonprofit Grant Program
      4. CARES - Crisis Assistance Response & Evaluation Services Program
      5. Mental Health Resources
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  5. Explore Half Moon Bay

    1. Visitor Information
      1. Beaches
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  6. How Do I

    1. Apply For
      1. Bid / RFP
      2. Building Permits
      3. Business License
      4. Career Opportunities
      5. Heritage Tree Removal
      6. Planning Permit
      7. Special Event Permit
      8. Farmworker Memorial and Remembrance Advisory Committee
    2. Contact Us
      1. Staff Directory
      2. Communications Director / City Clerk
      3. City Manager
      4. Fire Protection District
      5. Law Enforcement
    3. Find
      1. Agendas
      2. Beaches
      3. Building Inspections
      4. City Council
      5. City Projects
      6. Library
      7. Mayor
      8. Mental Health Resources
      9. Parks & Trails
      10. Recreation Services
    4. Rent
      1. Facilities
    5. Sign Up For
      1. E-notifications & Newsletters
      2. Recreation Programs
      3. Social Media
    6. FAQs
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    1. Páginas en Español
    2. Menu
      1. Employee Portal
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