RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA The Rancho Santa Margarita Library closed for refurbishment in December 2020 and is now scheduled to reopen in August. While closed, patrons can access all other OC Public Libraries and are asked to pick up their holds at the Foothill Ranch Library.

PET ADOPTIONS

Pet Adoptions. City of Rancho Santa Margarita. 22112 El Paseo. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. Phone: 949-635-1800. City Phone & Email Directory. Government Websites by CivicPlus®.

BUILDING & SAFETY

Duties & Responsibilities. The Building and Safety Division ensures the health, safety and welfare of the residents and businesses in Rancho Santa Margarita by regulating the construction, alteration, use, and occupancy of buildings. The Building and Safety Division is

responsible for:

SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS A Special Event Permit is a temporary outdoor use that extends beyond the normal uses and standards allowed by the Zoning Code.

INSPECTIONS

Scheduling an Inspection. Please call the City’s inspection line at 949-635-1800, ext. 6100 and leave the following information: Project address. Permit number. Contact name. Telephone number. Type of inspection. Preference for a morning or afternoon inspection. Inspection requests received after 6:00 a.m. will be inspected on the

following

SENIOR ACTIVITIES

Where: Bell Tower Regional Community Center Parking Lot, 22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. For more information regarding Meals on Wheels or Grab & Go programs in Rancho Santa Margarita, please contact Age Well Senior Services at (949) 709-7592. PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING Public Works & Engineering. Physical Address. 22112 El Paseo. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. 22112 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688. Directions. Phone: 949-635-1800, ext. 6501. Directory. Bids & Request For Proposals. LOW -COST PET VACCINATION CLINIC Healthcare & Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) provides vaccinations, de-worming, microchipping, flea and tick control and, if time allows, nail trims for dogs and cats at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center on the first Wednesday of each month.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Learn about who qualifies for affordable housing assistance and view a listing of affordable rental housing complexes throughout Orange

County.

COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS (CAFR) Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR) The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) complies with the financial reporting model developed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement 34. These reports include government-wide financial statements such as the Statement of Net Assets, providing the total

net equity of

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA The Rancho Santa Margarita Library closed for refurbishment in December 2020 and is now scheduled to reopen in August. While closed, patrons can access all other OC Public Libraries and are asked to pick up their holds at the Foothill Ranch Library.

PET ADOPTIONS

Pet Adoptions. City of Rancho Santa Margarita. 22112 El Paseo. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. Phone: 949-635-1800. City Phone & Email Directory. Government Websites by CivicPlus®.

BUILDING & SAFETY

Duties & Responsibilities. The Building and Safety Division ensures the health, safety and welfare of the residents and businesses in Rancho Santa Margarita by regulating the construction, alteration, use, and occupancy of buildings. The Building and Safety Division is

responsible for:

SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS A Special Event Permit is a temporary outdoor use that extends beyond the normal uses and standards allowed by the Zoning Code.

INSPECTIONS

Scheduling an Inspection. Please call the City’s inspection line at 949-635-1800, ext. 6100 and leave the following information: Project address. Permit number. Contact name. Telephone number. Type of inspection. Preference for a morning or afternoon inspection. Inspection requests received after 6:00 a.m. will be inspected on the

following

SENIOR ACTIVITIES

Where: Bell Tower Regional Community Center Parking Lot, 22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. For more information regarding Meals on Wheels or Grab & Go programs in Rancho Santa Margarita, please contact Age Well Senior Services at (949) 709-7592. PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING Public Works & Engineering. Physical Address. 22112 El Paseo. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. 22112 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688. Directions. Phone: 949-635-1800, ext. 6501. Directory. Bids & Request For Proposals. LOW -COST PET VACCINATION CLINIC Healthcare & Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) provides vaccinations, de-worming, microchipping, flea and tick control and, if time allows, nail trims for dogs and cats at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center on the first Wednesday of each month.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Learn about who qualifies for affordable housing assistance and view a listing of affordable rental housing complexes throughout Orange

County.

COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS (CAFR) Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR) The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) complies with the financial reporting model developed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement 34. These reports include government-wide financial statements such as the Statement of Net Assets, providing the total

net equity of

PLANNING | RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA Physical Address. 22112 El Paseo. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. 22112 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688. Directions. Phone: 949-635-1800, ext. 6701.

SENIOR ACTIVITIES

Where: Bell Tower Regional Community Center Parking Lot, 22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. For more information regarding Meals on Wheels or Grab & Go programs in Rancho Santa Margarita, please contact Age Well Senior Services at (949) 709-7592.

FOOD RESOURCES

Southwest Community Center. Hot Meals 12:00 pm Monday-Sunday, but the meal must be consumed off-site. The food pantry is offered from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. Phone: (714) 547-4073. Location: 1601 West Second Street, Santa Ana CA 92703. South County Outreach: Appointment Online Food Pantry.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Learn about who qualifies for affordable housing assistance and view a listing of affordable rental housing complexes throughout Orange

County.

PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION The Orange County Tax Collector's Office is responsible for: Collecting taxes on all secured and unsecured property in Orange County. Sale of property subject to the "power to sell" (formerly known as delinquent tax-deeded property) Providing remittance processing services, information system services, and departmental administrative support.

PERMIT PROCESS

Purpose of Permits. Permits are the way the City of Rancho Santa Margarita regulates construction and protects the public by reducing the potential hazards of unsafe construction. They are designed to ensure that all construction in the City is safe and meets applicable code requirements. The Rancho Santa Margarita Municipal Code

incorporates

LOW -COST PET VACCINATION CLINIC Healthcare & Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) provides vaccinations, de-worming, microchipping, flea and tick control and, if time allows, nail trims for dogs and cats at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center on the first Wednesday of each month.

FIRE SERVICES

The City of Rancho Santa Margarita contracts with the Orange County Fire Authority for all of its fire safety needs. The Fire Authority is responsible for providing for the protection of citizens, the enforcement of fire safety laws and fire prevention and suppression.

DISPOSAL LOCATIONS

Pharmaceuticals. Sharps. City of Rancho Santa Margarita. 22112 El Paseo. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. Phone: 949-635-1800. City Phone & Email Directory. Government Websites by CivicPlus®.

VEHICLE PARKING

Issues related to vehicle parking can be called in 24 hours a day to the Orange County Sheriff's Department at (949) 770-6011. You may also submit a complaint online using the City's Community Connection Citizen Request Tracker (CRT). The CRT is monitored during regular business hours only. Animal Control. Graffiti Removal. Home-Based

Businesses.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA The Rancho Santa Margarita Library closed for refurbishment in December 2020 and is now scheduled to reopen in August. While closed, patrons can access all other OC Public Libraries and are asked to pick up their holds at the Foothill Ranch Library.

PET ADOPTIONS

Pet Adoptions. City of Rancho Santa Margarita. 22112 El Paseo. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. Phone: 949-635-1800. City Phone & Email Directory. Government Websites by CivicPlus®. PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION The Orange County Tax Collector's Office is responsible for: Collecting taxes on all secured and unsecured property in Orange County. Sale of property subject to the "power to sell" (formerly known as delinquent tax-deeded property) Providing remittance processing services, information system services, and departmental administrative support.

INSPECTIONS

Scheduling an Inspection. Please call the City’s inspection line at 949-635-1800, ext. 6100 and leave the following information: Project address. Permit number. Contact name. Telephone number. Type of inspection. Preference for a morning or afternoon inspection. Inspection requests received after 6:00 a.m. will be inspected on the

following

BUILDING & SAFETY

Duties & Responsibilities. The Building and Safety Division ensures the health, safety and welfare of the residents and businesses in Rancho Santa Margarita by regulating the construction, alteration, use, and occupancy of buildings. The Building and Safety Division is

responsible for:

SENIOR ACTIVITIES

Where: Bell Tower Regional Community Center Parking Lot, 22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. For more information regarding Meals on Wheels or Grab & Go programs in Rancho Santa Margarita, please contact Age Well Senior Services at (949) 709-7592. SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS A Special Event Permit is a temporary outdoor use that extends beyond the normal uses and standards allowed by the Zoning Code. LOW -COST PET VACCINATION CLINIC Healthcare & Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) provides vaccinations, de-worming, microchipping, flea and tick control and, if time allows, nail trims for dogs and cats at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center on the first Wednesday of each month.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Learn about who qualifies for affordable housing assistance and view a listing of affordable rental housing complexes throughout Orange

County.

COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS (CAFR) Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR) The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) complies with the financial reporting model developed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement 34. These reports include government-wide financial statements such as the Statement of Net Assets, providing the total

net equity of

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA The Rancho Santa Margarita Library closed for refurbishment in December 2020 and is now scheduled to reopen in August. While closed, patrons can access all other OC Public Libraries and are asked to pick up their holds at the Foothill Ranch Library.

PET ADOPTIONS

Pet Adoptions. City of Rancho Santa Margarita. 22112 El Paseo. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. Phone: 949-635-1800. City Phone & Email Directory. Government Websites by CivicPlus®. PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION The Orange County Tax Collector's Office is responsible for: Collecting taxes on all secured and unsecured property in Orange County. Sale of property subject to the "power to sell" (formerly known as delinquent tax-deeded property) Providing remittance processing services, information system services, and departmental administrative support.

INSPECTIONS

Scheduling an Inspection. Please call the City’s inspection line at 949-635-1800, ext. 6100 and leave the following information: Project address. Permit number. Contact name. Telephone number. Type of inspection. Preference for a morning or afternoon inspection. Inspection requests received after 6:00 a.m. will be inspected on the

following

BUILDING & SAFETY

Duties & Responsibilities. The Building and Safety Division ensures the health, safety and welfare of the residents and businesses in Rancho Santa Margarita by regulating the construction, alteration, use, and occupancy of buildings. The Building and Safety Division is

responsible for:

SENIOR ACTIVITIES

Where: Bell Tower Regional Community Center Parking Lot, 22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. For more information regarding Meals on Wheels or Grab & Go programs in Rancho Santa Margarita, please contact Age Well Senior Services at (949) 709-7592. SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS A Special Event Permit is a temporary outdoor use that extends beyond the normal uses and standards allowed by the Zoning Code. LOW -COST PET VACCINATION CLINIC Healthcare & Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) provides vaccinations, de-worming, microchipping, flea and tick control and, if time allows, nail trims for dogs and cats at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center on the first Wednesday of each month.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Learn about who qualifies for affordable housing assistance and view a listing of affordable rental housing complexes throughout Orange

County.

COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS (CAFR) Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR) The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) complies with the financial reporting model developed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement 34. These reports include government-wide financial statements such as the Statement of Net Assets, providing the total

net equity of

PLANNING | RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA Physical Address. 22112 El Paseo. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. 22112 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688. Directions. Phone: 949-635-1800, ext. 6701.

FOOD RESOURCES

Hot Meals 12:00 pm Monday-Sunday, but the meal must be consumed off-site. The food pantry is offered from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. Phone: (714) 547-4073. Location: 1601 West Second Street, Santa Ana CA 92703. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL Mayor & City Council. Meetings. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. 7 p.m. City Hall. 22112 El Paseo. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. Agendas & Minutes. The current agenda is posted online the Friday prior to the regularly scheduled meeting.

PERMIT PROCESS

Purpose of Permits. Permits are the way the City of Rancho Santa Margarita regulates construction and protects the public by reducing the potential hazards of unsafe construction. They are designed to ensure that all construction in the City is safe and meets applicable code requirements. The Rancho Santa Margarita Municipal Code

incorporates

PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING Public Works & Engineering. Physical Address. 22112 El Paseo. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. 22112 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688. Directions. Phone: 949-635-1800, ext. 6501. Directory. Bids & Request For Proposals.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Learn about who qualifies for affordable housing assistance and view a listing of affordable rental housing complexes throughout Orange

County.

FACILITY RENTALS

About the Venue The Bell Tower Regional Community Center is the perfect venue for your upcoming event! Towering palm trees, blooming bougainvillea in terracotta pots, and the backdrop of the Saddleback Mountains adorn the grounds of the Bell Tower Regional Community

Center.

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DISPOSAL LOCATIONS

Pharmaceuticals. Sharps. City of Rancho Santa Margarita. 22112 El Paseo. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. Phone: 949-635-1800. City Phone & Email Directory. Government Websites by CivicPlus®.

VEHICLE PARKING

Issues related to vehicle parking can be called in 24 hours a day to the Orange County Sheriff's Department at (949) 770-6011. You may also submit a complaint online using the City's Community Connection Citizen Request Tracker (CRT). The CRT is monitored during regular business hours only. Animal Control. Graffiti Removal. Home-Based

Businesses.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA The Rancho Santa Margarita Library closed for refurbishment in December 2020 and is now scheduled to reopen in August. While closed, patrons can access all other OC Public Libraries and are asked to pick up their holds at the Foothill Ranch Library.

PET ADOPTIONS

Pet Adoptions. City of Rancho Santa Margarita. 22112 El Paseo. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. Phone: 949-635-1800. City Phone & Email Directory. Government Websites by CivicPlus®.

INSPECTIONS

Scheduling an Inspection. Please call the City’s inspection line at 949-635-1800, ext. 6100 and leave the following information: Project address. Permit number. Contact name. Telephone number. Type of inspection. Preference for a morning or afternoon inspection. Inspection requests received after 6:00 a.m. will be inspected on the

following

BUILDING & SAFETY

Duties & Responsibilities. The Building and Safety Division ensures the health, safety and welfare of the residents and businesses in Rancho Santa Margarita by regulating the construction, alteration, use, and occupancy of buildings. The Building and Safety Division is

responsible for:

SENIOR ACTIVITIES

Where: Bell Tower Regional Community Center Parking Lot, 22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. For more information regarding Meals on Wheels or Grab & Go programs in Rancho Santa Margarita, please contact Age Well Senior Services at (949) 709-7592.

PERMIT PROCESS

Purpose of Permits. Permits are the way the City of Rancho Santa Margarita regulates construction and protects the public by reducing the potential hazards of unsafe construction. They are designed to ensure that all construction in the City is safe and meets applicable code requirements. The Rancho Santa Margarita Municipal Code

incorporates

SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS A Special Event Permit is a temporary outdoor use that extends beyond the normal uses and standards allowed by the Zoning Code. PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION The Orange County Tax Collector's Office is responsible for: Collecting taxes on all secured and unsecured property in Orange County. Sale of property subject to the "power to sell" (formerly known as delinquent tax-deeded property) Providing remittance processing services, information system services, and departmental administrative support. LOW -COST PET VACCINATION CLINIC Healthcare & Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) provides vaccinations, de-worming, microchipping, flea and tick control and, if time allows, nail trims for dogs and cats at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center on the first Wednesday of each month.

DISPOSAL LOCATIONS

Pharmaceuticals. Sharps. City of Rancho Santa Margarita. 22112 El Paseo. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. Phone: 949-635-1800. City Phone & Email Directory. Government Websites by CivicPlus®. RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA The Rancho Santa Margarita Library closed for refurbishment in December 2020 and is now scheduled to reopen in August. While closed, patrons can access all other OC Public Libraries and are asked to pick up their holds at the Foothill Ranch Library.

PET ADOPTIONS

Pet Adoptions. City of Rancho Santa Margarita. 22112 El Paseo. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. Phone: 949-635-1800. City Phone & Email Directory. Government Websites by CivicPlus®.

INSPECTIONS

Scheduling an Inspection. Please call the City’s inspection line at 949-635-1800, ext. 6100 and leave the following information: Project address. Permit number. Contact name. Telephone number. Type of inspection. Preference for a morning or afternoon inspection. Inspection requests received after 6:00 a.m. will be inspected on the

following

BUILDING & SAFETY

Duties & Responsibilities. The Building and Safety Division ensures the health, safety and welfare of the residents and businesses in Rancho Santa Margarita by regulating the construction, alteration, use, and occupancy of buildings. The Building and Safety Division is

responsible for:

SENIOR ACTIVITIES

Where: Bell Tower Regional Community Center Parking Lot, 22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. For more information regarding Meals on Wheels or Grab & Go programs in Rancho Santa Margarita, please contact Age Well Senior Services at (949) 709-7592.

PERMIT PROCESS

Purpose of Permits. Permits are the way the City of Rancho Santa Margarita regulates construction and protects the public by reducing the potential hazards of unsafe construction. They are designed to ensure that all construction in the City is safe and meets applicable code requirements. The Rancho Santa Margarita Municipal Code

incorporates

SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS A Special Event Permit is a temporary outdoor use that extends beyond the normal uses and standards allowed by the Zoning Code. PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION The Orange County Tax Collector's Office is responsible for: Collecting taxes on all secured and unsecured property in Orange County. Sale of property subject to the "power to sell" (formerly known as delinquent tax-deeded property) Providing remittance processing services, information system services, and departmental administrative support. LOW -COST PET VACCINATION CLINIC Healthcare & Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) provides vaccinations, de-worming, microchipping, flea and tick control and, if time allows, nail trims for dogs and cats at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center on the first Wednesday of each month.

DISPOSAL LOCATIONS

Pharmaceuticals. Sharps. City of Rancho Santa Margarita. 22112 El Paseo. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. Phone: 949-635-1800. City Phone & Email Directory. Government Websites by CivicPlus®.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Learn about who qualifies for affordable housing assistance and view a listing of affordable rental housing complexes throughout Orange

County.

LOW -COST PET VACCINATION CLINIC Healthcare & Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) provides vaccinations, de-worming, microchipping, flea and tick control and, if time allows, nail trims for dogs and cats at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center on the first Wednesday of each month. STAFF DIRECTORY • RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA • CIVICENGAGE Create an Account - Increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about.. Sign In

MUNICIPAL CODE

The Rancho Santa Margarita Municipal Code (RSMMC) is maintained by Municipal Code Corporation in both paper and HTML formats. Copies of the paper version, which is the official version, may be found in the City Clerk's Office located at: 22112 El Paseo. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. ANIMAL CARE SERVICES Animal Services Center COVID-19 Update. In an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19, Mission Viejo Animal Services Center is closed to the public through May 1st but is continuing essential services to the communities the center serves, including the City of Rancho Santa

Margarita.

PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING Public Works & Engineering. Physical Address. 22112 El Paseo. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. 22112 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688. Directions. Phone: 949-635-1800, ext. 6501. Directory. Bids & Request For Proposals.

ZONING CODE

Zoning Code. Achieve the goals and policies established within the Rancho Santa Margarita General Plan. Serve the public health, safety and general welfare of the City of Rancho Santa Margarita. Provide the economic and social advantages resulting from an orderly planned use of land and resources. The Zoning Ordinance establishes regulations

SHERIFF'S BLOTTER

Sheriff's Blotter. The Sheriff's Blotter enables residents to know daily what activity is occurring in their communities by time, type of call and location. You can view what has happened within the past 7 days or the past 30 days. The data is taken from the official calls for service records kept by the Orange County Sheriff's Department.

VEHICLE PARKING

Issues related to vehicle parking can be called in 24 hours a day to the Orange County Sheriff's Department at (949) 770-6011. You may also submit a complaint online using the City's Community Connection Citizen Request Tracker (CRT). The CRT is monitored during regular business hours only. Animal Control. Graffiti Removal. Home-Based

Businesses.

COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS (CAFR) Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR) The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) complies with the financial reporting model developed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement 34. These reports include government-wide financial statements such as the Statement of Net Assets, providing the total

net equity of

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA The Rancho Santa Margarita Library closed for refurbishment in December 2020 and is now scheduled to reopen in August. While closed, patrons can access all other OC Public Libraries and are asked to pick up their holds at the Foothill Ranch Library.

PET ADOPTIONS

Pet Adoptions. City of Rancho Santa Margarita. 22112 El Paseo. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. Phone: 949-635-1800. City Phone & Email Directory. Government Websites by CivicPlus®.

INSPECTIONS

Scheduling an Inspection. Please call the City’s inspection line at 949-635-1800, ext. 6100 and leave the following information: Project address. Permit number. Contact name. Telephone number. Type of inspection. Preference for a morning or afternoon inspection. Inspection requests received after 6:00 a.m. will be inspected on the

following

BUILDING & SAFETY

Duties & Responsibilities. The Building and Safety Division ensures the health, safety and welfare of the residents and businesses in Rancho Santa Margarita by regulating the construction, alteration, use, and occupancy of buildings. The Building and Safety Division is

responsible for:

SENIOR ACTIVITIES

Where: Bell Tower Regional Community Center Parking Lot, 22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. For more information regarding Meals on Wheels or Grab & Go programs in Rancho Santa Margarita, please contact Age Well Senior Services at (949) 709-7592.

PERMIT PROCESS

Purpose of Permits. Permits are the way the City of Rancho Santa Margarita regulates construction and protects the public by reducing the potential hazards of unsafe construction. They are designed to ensure that all construction in the City is safe and meets applicable code requirements. The Rancho Santa Margarita Municipal Code

incorporates

SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS A Special Event Permit is a temporary outdoor use that extends beyond the normal uses and standards allowed by the Zoning Code. PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION The Orange County Tax Collector's Office is responsible for: Collecting taxes on all secured and unsecured property in Orange County. Sale of property subject to the "power to sell" (formerly known as delinquent tax-deeded property) Providing remittance processing services, information system services, and departmental administrative support. LOW -COST PET VACCINATION CLINIC Healthcare & Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) provides vaccinations, de-worming, microchipping, flea and tick control and, if time allows, nail trims for dogs and cats at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center on the first Wednesday of each month.

DISPOSAL LOCATIONS

Pharmaceuticals. Sharps. City of Rancho Santa Margarita. 22112 El Paseo. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. Phone: 949-635-1800. City Phone & Email Directory. Government Websites by CivicPlus®. RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA The Rancho Santa Margarita Library closed for refurbishment in December 2020 and is now scheduled to reopen in August. While closed, patrons can access all other OC Public Libraries and are asked to pick up their holds at the Foothill Ranch Library.

PET ADOPTIONS

Pet Adoptions. City of Rancho Santa Margarita. 22112 El Paseo. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. Phone: 949-635-1800. City Phone & Email Directory. Government Websites by CivicPlus®.

INSPECTIONS

Scheduling an Inspection. Please call the City’s inspection line at 949-635-1800, ext. 6100 and leave the following information: Project address. Permit number. Contact name. Telephone number. Type of inspection. Preference for a morning or afternoon inspection. Inspection requests received after 6:00 a.m. will be inspected on the

following

BUILDING & SAFETY

Duties & Responsibilities. The Building and Safety Division ensures the health, safety and welfare of the residents and businesses in Rancho Santa Margarita by regulating the construction, alteration, use, and occupancy of buildings. The Building and Safety Division is

responsible for:

SENIOR ACTIVITIES

Where: Bell Tower Regional Community Center Parking Lot, 22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. For more information regarding Meals on Wheels or Grab & Go programs in Rancho Santa Margarita, please contact Age Well Senior Services at (949) 709-7592.

PERMIT PROCESS

Purpose of Permits. Permits are the way the City of Rancho Santa Margarita regulates construction and protects the public by reducing the potential hazards of unsafe construction. They are designed to ensure that all construction in the City is safe and meets applicable code requirements. The Rancho Santa Margarita Municipal Code

incorporates

SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS A Special Event Permit is a temporary outdoor use that extends beyond the normal uses and standards allowed by the Zoning Code. PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION The Orange County Tax Collector's Office is responsible for: Collecting taxes on all secured and unsecured property in Orange County. Sale of property subject to the "power to sell" (formerly known as delinquent tax-deeded property) Providing remittance processing services, information system services, and departmental administrative support. LOW -COST PET VACCINATION CLINIC Healthcare & Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) provides vaccinations, de-worming, microchipping, flea and tick control and, if time allows, nail trims for dogs and cats at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center on the first Wednesday of each month.

DISPOSAL LOCATIONS

Pharmaceuticals. Sharps. City of Rancho Santa Margarita. 22112 El Paseo. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. Phone: 949-635-1800. City Phone & Email Directory. Government Websites by CivicPlus®.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Learn about who qualifies for affordable housing assistance and view a listing of affordable rental housing complexes throughout Orange

County.

LOW -COST PET VACCINATION CLINIC Healthcare & Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) provides vaccinations, de-worming, microchipping, flea and tick control and, if time allows, nail trims for dogs and cats at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center on the first Wednesday of each month. STAFF DIRECTORY • RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA • CIVICENGAGE Create an Account - Increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about.. Sign In

MUNICIPAL CODE

The Rancho Santa Margarita Municipal Code (RSMMC) is maintained by Municipal Code Corporation in both paper and HTML formats. Copies of the paper version, which is the official version, may be found in the City Clerk's Office located at: 22112 El Paseo. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. ANIMAL CARE SERVICES Animal Services Center COVID-19 Update. In an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19, Mission Viejo Animal Services Center is closed to the public through May 1st but is continuing essential services to the communities the center serves, including the City of Rancho Santa

Margarita.

PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING Public Works & Engineering. Physical Address. 22112 El Paseo. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. 22112 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688. Directions. Phone: 949-635-1800, ext. 6501. Directory. Bids & Request For Proposals.

ZONING CODE

Zoning Code. Achieve the goals and policies established within the Rancho Santa Margarita General Plan. Serve the public health, safety and general welfare of the City of Rancho Santa Margarita. Provide the economic and social advantages resulting from an orderly planned use of land and resources. The Zoning Ordinance establishes regulations

SHERIFF'S BLOTTER

Sheriff's Blotter. The Sheriff's Blotter enables residents to know daily what activity is occurring in their communities by time, type of call and location. You can view what has happened within the past 7 days or the past 30 days. The data is taken from the official calls for service records kept by the Orange County Sheriff's Department.

VEHICLE PARKING

Issues related to vehicle parking can be called in 24 hours a day to the Orange County Sheriff's Department at (949) 770-6011. You may also submit a complaint online using the City's Community Connection Citizen Request Tracker (CRT). The CRT is monitored during regular business hours only. Animal Control. Graffiti Removal. Home-Based

Businesses.

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KINDERGARTEN READINESS ACTIVITIES OC Read/OC Public Libraries offer Kindergarten Readiness activities at ocpl.org. Read on...

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ADOPT A SENIOR IN NEED Age Well Senior Services is seeking donors to help local seniors receive nutritious daily meals. Read on...

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RSM LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE The Rancho Santa Margarita Library closed for refurbishment in December 2020 and is now scheduled to reopen in August. While closed, patrons can access all other OC Public Libraries and are asked to pick up their holds at the Foothill Ranch Library. Read on...

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ANNOUNCES AERIAL INSPECTIONS UTILIZING DRONES AND HELICOPTERS Southern California Edison will be conducting aerial inspections utilizing drones and/or helicopters throughout Orange County Read

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SPLASH PAD COMING TO RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA A groundbreaking was held on Monday, May 17th, for the City's Central Park Splash Pad. Read on...

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FLAG DAY

Flag Day is a celebration of the American flag that occurs each year on the flag’s official adoption anniversary, June 14th. Bring your worn, unserviceable flags and participate in this time-honored event.

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SCE FREE BATTERY PROGRAM FOR MEDICAL BASELINE CUSTOMERS Be prepared in the event of an unexpected power outage. The Critical Care Backup Battery (CCBB) Program provides a free portable backup battery and solar panel to eligible customers who depend on medical equipment for life-support purposes. Read on...

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COX EMERGENCY BROADBAND BENEFIT PROGRAM Eligible households can receive up to $50 off their current internet service, including equipment costs. Read on...

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SUMMER KICK-OFF BOOK SALES The RSM Branch is closed for remodeling, but gently used hardcover and paperback books, magazines, movies, and music are among the many items available at reasonable prices at other select locations. Read

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The Rancho Santa Margarita Police Services lobby is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Read on...

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KINDERGARTEN READINESS ACTIVITIES OC Read/OC Public Libraries offer Kindergarten Readiness activities at ocpl.org. Read on...

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ADOPT A SENIOR IN NEED Age Well Senior Services is seeking donors to help local seniors receive nutritious daily meals. Read on...

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RSM LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE The Rancho Santa Margarita Library closed for refurbishment in December 2020 and is now scheduled to reopen in August. While closed, patrons can access all other OC Public Libraries and are asked to pick up their holds at the Foothill Ranch Library. Read on...

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ANNOUNCES AERIAL INSPECTIONS UTILIZING DRONES AND HELICOPTERS Southern California Edison will be conducting aerial inspections utilizing drones and/or helicopters throughout Orange County Read

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SPLASH PAD COMING TO RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA A groundbreaking was held on Monday, May 17th, for the City's Central Park Splash Pad. Read on...

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FLAG DAY

Flag Day is a celebration of the American flag that occurs each year on the flag’s official adoption anniversary, June 14th. Bring your worn, unserviceable flags and participate in this time-honored event.

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