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Animal Control |
661/940-4190 |
The City contracts with the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control for animal control services which include animal licensing, animal pickup, and care and boarding at the local animal shelter in Lancaster.
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Building & Safety |
661/267-5353 |
| 38250 Sierra Highway | |
The department of building and safety regulates the construction of all new, remodeled and existing residential, commercial and industrial buildings as mandated by the State of California and the City of Palmdale's building codes. These codes encompass building, electric, plumbing, mechanical, sewer work, state energy and state and federal handicapped access laws. The purpose of these codes is to provide the standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures within this jurisdiction.
For information on contracting for all types of construction projects or to check the current status of a contractor's license, please visit www.cslb.ca.gov.
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The City of Palmdale department of building and safety has set up a partnership with Accela to provide online permitting services for simple construction permits. A surcharge is collected by Accela for each permit issued online.
To apply for a simple permit, to schedule an inspection, or to check the status of inspections online, contractors are required to register with the department of building and safety.
More complex permits, including those that require plan review, will continue to be issued at the public counter of the department of building and safety in the Development Services Building, 38250 Sierra Highway.
The general public may also access permit history for permits issued since October 1995 on any property located within the City of Palmdale limits.
To access the City of Palmdale Permit Manager, contact http://www.velocityhall.com/.
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City Attorney |
661/267-5108 |
| 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite 'A' | |
The goal of the City Attorney's office is to minimize or prevent litigation against the City and enforce City rights and remedies when appropriate. The City Attorney attends all regular, special and adjourned meetings of the City Council, Community Redevelopment Agency and Palmdale Civic Authority. The Senior Deputy City Attorney attends Library Board of Trustees and Mobile Home Rent Control Board hearings upon request. The City Attorney's office also supervises insurance and risk management matters for the City.
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City Clerk |
661/267-5151 |
| 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite 'C' | |
The City Clerk is responsible for the care and custody of all official records. The City Clerk's department prepares City Council, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), Palmdale Civic Authority (PCA), Housing Authority (HA) and Industrial Development Authority (IDA) agendas and records; indexes all proceedings of the Council; files and preserves for permanent record contracts and documents resulting from Council action; maintains statements of economic interest; publishes City ordinances and publishes / posts legal advertising; files candidate campaign statements; updates City Municipal Code books; assists in maintaining the City's homepage on the Internet; oversees Citywide Records Management System including records storage and/or destruction as well as establishment and operation of an off-site Records Center; and assists the public as needed. The City Council agenda packet can be viewed in its entirety, in hardcopy, during business hours at both the Library and City Hall.
The General Municipal Election is consolidated with the County of Los Angeles and is held in November of odd numbered years, to elect a Mayor and two Councilmembers. There are approximately 49,580 registered voters in the City of Palmdale. Although the County assumes responsibility for certain election activities, the City Clerk remains the filing officer for all candidates.
Contact the Courthouse
Los Angeles County Superior Court-North District42011 4th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 974-7200 (Main Menu)
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661/267-5100 |
| 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite 'A' | |
The City Council is the governing body of the City of Palmdale with direct responsibility for the formulation of City policies, enacting laws and deciding land use issues. In addition, the City Council also serves as the Community Redevelopment Agency, Palmdale Civic Authority and Industrial Development Authority governing boards. The City Council consists of a Mayor, elected at large for a two-year term, and four councilmembers, each elected at large for a four-year term.
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City Manager |
661/267-5100 |
| 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite 'A' | |
The City Manager is responsible for directing, organizing and controlling all City departments and oversees the enforcement of all pertinent state and federal laws and municipal ordinances. In addition, the City Manager oversees the preparation of the operating and capital improvement budgets and is responsible for administering these budgets after adoption by the City Council.
The City Manager advises the City Council regarding policy decisions, performs administrative studies, acts upon the requests of the City Council, and serves as Executive Director of the City's Community Redevelopment Agency and as Executive Secretary of the Palmdale Civic Authority and the Industrial Development Authority.
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Communications |
661/267-5115 |
| 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite 'A' | |
The communications department is responsible for the administration of programs and events the City sponsors for the community. In addition, the office oversees the publications division which produces numerous publications each year including four issues of the City newsletter, Palmdale News. The communications manager serves as the media liaison and City spokesperson.
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Community Redevelopment Agency |
661/267-5125 |
| 38250 Sierra Highway | |
Economic Development. The economic development department is directly involved in developing strategies and implementing programs to retain and expand local businesses as well as attract new businesses to the City. The purpose of this division is to create job opportunities and enhance the economic vitality of the Palmdale community.
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661/267-5126 |
The main purpose of the housing division is to develop and assist in the implementation of a Citywide housing program which includes the use of the redevelopment agency's 20 percent low- and moderate-income housing funds.
A Mobile Home Rent Review Board was established by the City Council to review and approve all mobile home park rental increase applications prior to implementation.
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661/267-5440 |
| 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite 'D' | |
The finance division is charged with the responsibility for overall financial planning for the City, revenue administration and budget control. In addition, the department also provides payroll services, purchasing, administration of the City's outstanding debt obligations and acts in a fiduciary capacity for six assessment districts. The department also assists the City Manager in the preparation of the annual budget, invests City funds for both short and long-term purposes and provides cash management for the City.
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Frequently Called Numbers |
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Locations of Palmdale Area Fire Stations
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Fire protection services are provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
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Law Enforcement |
661/272-2400 |
| Contact the Palmdale Sheriff's Station at: 661/272-2400 | |
Law Enforcement services are provided, by contract, with the L.A. County Sheriff's Department.
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661/267-5600 |
| Main Library | 700 East Palmdale Boulevard |
| Youth Library | 38510 Sierra Highway |
The Palmdale City Library provides organized collections of material and a professional research staff to meet the informational, educational and recreational needs of the community. The Library also provides material and programs designed to encourage children and adults to be lifelong learners. The Library offers access to additional resources through current technology and participation in cooperative library systems.
Library Hours
Monday through Thursday: 10 am to 8 pm
Friday and Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 1 to 5 pm
- Visit the Library's Web site at http://www.palmdalelibrary.org
- Bookmobile Schedule
- Board of Library Trustees
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661/267-5684 |
| 38334 10th Street East | |
The Palmdale Playhouse is operated by the administration department with day-to-day operations the responsibility of the theatre manager. The function of the theatre is to provide for a number of community visual and performing arts programs, to accommodate local theatrical productions and to provide a wide range of professional performances.
Check out the current Palmdale Playhouse Performance Season.
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Human Resources Job Openings South Valley WorkSource Center |
661/267-5400 24-Hour Job Hotline: 661/267-JOBS |
| 823 E. Avenue Q-9, Suite B | |
The human resources department is responsible for the administration of the following programs providing service to employees, departments and members of the public: recruitment; exam development; benefits administration including PERS retirement system, classification and pay, employee assistance program, workers' compensation and special programs such as the Family Medical Leave and Americans with Disabilities Acts; employee training, equal employment opportunity; and employee discipline. In addition, the department provides assistance to various departments in the administration of the City safety program.
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South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) |
661/267-5191 |
| 37925 Sierra Highway | |
This program provides food baskets for low-income individuals and families. The program is subsidized in-part by Community Development Block Grant funds. Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds are also allocated to the SAVES program through the United Way for use in purchasing food or providing motel vouchers.
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