Safe-guarding the quality of life of all of its residents is a priority for the City of Laguna Woods. But, we need your help to do that. The next Operation SAFE event is scheduled for Friday, May 23rd at 2 p.m. This meeting will focus on crime prevention and personal safety - practical tips to help you make yourself, your automobile and your home crime free. Watch for more information about this event in the Laguna Woods Globe.
Proposed Fiscal Year 2008-09 General Fund Budget
The City is in the process of defining its Fiscal Year 2008-09 (July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009) budget. A number of public city council meetings have been scheduled to solicit public input and discuss the proposed budget. Meetings are scheduled for:
April 2nd General Fund Projected Revenues and Proposed Base Budget
April 16th City Work Plan
May 7th Transportation/Grant Funds Projected Revenues and Budgets
June 18th City Manager's Proposed All Funds Budget
June 26th City Council Action of Proposed Budget
Click on the article title to see budget information. All About City Council Meetings
Learn how the City Council meeting agenda is prepared and distributed and how meetings are conducted and action taken.
Building Permit Requirements and Fees
The City of Laguna Woods requires a building permit for all new construction or building alterations that involve structural, electrical, plumbing or mechanical additions and changes to an existing building or structure. This article provides information about permit and fee requirements.
Replacement Windows and Doors - Certification
In the past several years, window and door upgrades have become an increasingly popular and practical residential upgrade. Dual pane retrofit window and door systems offer homeowners many benefits such as aesthetics, energy efficiency, noise reduction, ease of cleaning while also offering a much simpler construction and installation process.
Citizen Involvement in the Code Enforcement Process
Neighborhoods are the environment in which we live. Blight and nuisances can devalue, detract and degrade the quality of the city and your neighborhood. The City depends on the eyes and ears of its residents to assure that it rules and regulations are followed. Be a part of that process by reporting City Code violations to city hall.
Do You Need a Building Permit?
Cities and homeowner associations have different roles, responsibilities and legal requirements. Laguna Woods’ residents who live within Laguna Woods Village may be required to obtain two separate construction permits for home improvements.
Disaster Preparedness for Pets Earthquakes, land slides, floods, wildfires, hazardous material spills—disasters can strike anytime, anywhere. If you think you will never have to evacuate, you may be tragically mistaken. It is imperative that you make preparations to evacuate your pets as well as yourself and your family. There are steps that you can take to be better prepared to care for your pets in a disaster. Here are some emergency tips and planning information from The Humane Society of the United States. Simplified Action for Emergencies
Simplified Action for Emergencies (S.A.F.E.) is an easy ten step plan designed to promote resident's safety during emergencies. This simple plan will assist you in preparing your houshold for any type of emergency.
Recycle Now!
You can help the environment and reduce the cost to manufacture new products by recycling. For suggestions about how and where to recycle, read on...
Recycle Your Used Motor Oil
Did you know that used motor oil never wears out? It just gets dirty and can be recycled, cleaned, and used again. When you recycle your used oil, you are protecting the environment and conserving a valuable resource. That's a winning combination!
Need help getting around. The City of Laguna Woods has several subsidized taxi voucher programs that provide alternative transportation options for senior residents.
The City of Laguna Woods is located in the Saddleback Valley area of South Orange County, ten miles from the Pacific Ocean.
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