Q: What is the cost for processing a Road Deed?
A: The cost for processing a Road Deed is $477.00 per deed.
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Q: Can I pick my street names?
A: Streets will be assigned existing street names if the center line aligns within 150 feet of an existing streets center line. Street names are not finalized and may be corrected anytime prior to the recordation of the Final Map.
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Q: How do I get Neighborhood Watch information sent to me?
A: Contact the Public Safety Office at (661) 723-6063 or publicsafety@cityoflancasterca.org, and give your name, phone number, and address. Also read about Neighborhood Watch on our website.
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Q: How do I contact the Public Safety Office?
A: The Public Safety Office can be contacted at (661) 723-6063, or at publicsafety@cityoflancasterca.org.
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Q: How can I get help with problems involving domestic or wild animals?
A: Contact LA County Department of Animal Care and Control at 661-940-4191.
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Q: Is the public allowed to speak with Council Members at their meetings?
A: Yes. At the end of each City Council Agenda is a section entitled: Public Business from the floor - non-agendized. We encourage you to fill out a speaker's card, which you will find in the Council Chambers; submit it to the City Clerk; and when your name is called you may approach the podium and state youir concerns. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each, and we ask that you be considerate of the allotted time to allow other speakers to have their three minutes as well. Following this procedure will allow for a smooth and timely process during the meeting, and we appreciate your cooperation.
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Q: How can I get something on the Council Agenda?
A: If you have a concern or an idea which would be good for the City as a whole; you may write to the Mayor, Council Members, and City Manager and address your concerns/ideas in the letter. If the Mayor, Council Members, and City Manager feel that the matter should be investigated further; they will direct staff to look into the matter and it will be calendared for a future meeting once staff has completed their research. You may also come to the City Council meetings and speak under the Public Business section of the agenda to voice your concerns. At that time, if the Mayor and Council Members feel that the matter deserves further investigation; they will instruct the City Manager to research the matter and calendar it for a future meeting.
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Q: How do I invite the City Council to an event?
A: You may invite the City Council to an event by submitting your request in writing with pertinent information (be sure to provide a way to contact you). You may send your request via email here, via fax 661-723-6141, or via mail to Lancaster City Hall, 44933 N. Fern Ave., Lancaster, CA 93534, Attn: City Council.
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Q: How do I report water wasting and other Code Enforcement violations?
A: Contact Code Enforcement at (661) 723-6121.
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Q: I’m purchasing a piece of land. How do I find out what utilities are available at this location?
A: Contact the individual utility providers below:
- Gas: The So. California Gas Company at 661-945-7374.
- Electric: The So. California Edison at 661-726-5675.
- Water: The L.A. County Waterworks at 661-940-5457 or Quartz Hill Water District at 661-943-3170.
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Q: I’m purchasing some land and want to find out if there is an existing sewer line nearby that I can connect to.
A: You will need to complete and submit a Records Request to the City Clerk.
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Q: Where can I get a business license?
A: To obtain or submit an Application for Business License only, (if the business is located in Lancaster in a commercial or industrial zone, or if the business is located outside Lancaster city limits but business is being transacted in Lancaster, call or come to the office of: Finance Department - City of Lancaster, 44933 N. Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-723-6237
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Q: How do I start a home-based business in the City of Lancaster?
A: To obtain or submit an Business License Application and Home Occupation Application (if the business is located in Lancaster in a residential zone), call or come to the office of: Planning Department - City of Lancaster, 44933 N. Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534-2461, 661-723-6095. If your business is a mobile business, or is based out of a residence located within the city limits of Lancaster, a Home Occupation Application must also be completed and submitted, along with the Business License Application.
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Q: How do I dispose of computer equipment, old televisions, radios and other electronic waste?
A: All electronic waste can be dropped off at the AV Environmental Collection Center (AVECC) free of charge. The AVECC is open on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 9 am to 3 pm. It is located at the Antelope Valley Public Landfill in the City of Palmdale (On 10th Street West just north of Avenue S). For more information call (888) 253-2652.
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Q: How do I report a traffic signal problem?
A: Contact the City’s Transportation Maintenance Division 661-723-5887.
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Q: Who is eligible to run for the City Council?
A:
To hold an elective office
within the City of Lancaster,
a person:
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Reside within the city limits of Lancaster.
- 18 years of age or older.
- Must be a registered voter of the City at the time
nomination papers are issued.
- Not on parole for the conviction of a felony.
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Q: When are the City Council meetings held, and where can I get a copy of the meeting agenda?
A: You can find more information on City Council meetings and agendas here.
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Q: Can I have a business in my home?
A: The City permits a variety of home businesses that are compatible with residential neighborhoods. Please call 661-723-6100 for detailed information regarding in-home businesses. Please refer Section 17.08.320 of the City's Municipal Code for development standards regarding home businesses.
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Q: Do Council Members represent specific areas of town?
A: Lancaster City Council Members do not have specific districts of representation. You may talk to any of them about any area in the City.
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Q: How many Council Members does Lancaster have?
A: Lancaster has five members serving on City Council; a Mayor, Vice-Mayor, and three Council Members.
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