Department Services

Building

The Building Division regulates building and associated construction activities to protect public health, safety and welfare pursuant to uniform construction codes governing land use and code enforcement. The staff's activities include building plan review and inspection during construction

City Clerk

The City Clerk's Office oversees the legislative history of the City Council, is responsible for the care and custody of all City records, and researches and disseminates information for staff and the public.

City Manager's Office

The City Manager's Office is responsible for the implementation of decisions established by the Yorba Linda City Council and the coordination of those efforts through the various City departments.

Communications

The Communications Division provides timely and accurate information to residents, businesses, community groups, and the media regarding City programs, projects and events.

Community Preservation

The Community Preservation Division administers the prevention, detection, investigation, and enforcement of violations of laws regulating public nuisance, public health, safety, and welfare, public works, business activities, building standards, land-use, or municipal affairs.

Economic Development

The City’s Economic Development Division offers economic development support through a variety of programs and resources to foster a better quality of life and economic growth in Yorba Linda and to assist business owners in the process of opening a new business, remodeling, or expanding an existing business within the City.

Emergency Management

The Emergency Management Division strengthens the City’s ability to prepare for, mitigate against, respond to, and recover from any disaster, as well as manages all emergency preparedness efforts for the City.

Engineering

The Engineering Division ensures that private development projects comply with legal requirements and meet the City's high standards of quality, safety, and functionality.

Finance

The Finance Department is accountable for all monies received by the City/Successor Agency and provides all financial management services.

Human Resources

The Human Resources Division manages the administration of employee benefits, employee relations, labor relations, and employee recruitment and selection.

Information Technology

The Information Technology (IT) Division provides innovative technology solutions that achieve the strategic goals of the City Council.

Library

The Yorba Linda Public Library inspires, connects, and builds community by providing resources and programs to stimulate imagination, satisfy curiosity, and enable the pursuit of life-long learning.

LMAD

The mission of the LMAD is to enhance the aesthetic image and promote the general environmental quality of the community. The Yorba Linda LMAD has a diverse urban forest of more than 22,000 trees.

Parks & Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for the City’s well-maintained parks, clean and well-functioning recreation facilities, and quality programs, events, and community services to the residents and visitors of Yorba Linda.

Planning

The Planning Division writes and updates the City's General Plan and Specific Plans. Staff reviews all projects for zoning compliance, processes land division applications, and processes all environmental assessments and reports.

Public Works Operations & Maintenance

The Public Works Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Division is responsible for the maintenance and repair of public infrastructure.

Risk Management

Storm Water

The Storm Water Division is responsible for the overall management of storm water quality that discharges from the City to local waterways such as the Santa Ana River.

Traffic & Transportation

The Traffic and Transportation Engineering Division is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods within the public street right-of-way.