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  2. Government

    1. Boards & Commissions
      1. Board of Architectural Review
      2. Charlottesville Redevelopment & Housing Authority
      3. Planning Commission
      4. ...More Boards and Commissions
    2. City Calendars
    3. City Council
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Council Meeting Procedures
      3. Online Matters by the Public
      4. Request to Speak
      5. Useful Information
      6. Vision Statement
        1. Strategic Plan
    4. City Management
      1. Deputy City Managers
      2. Other City Management Staff
    5. Departments A-H
      1. Animal Control
      2. Budget
        1. Archived Budget Documents
        2. Budget Work Sessions
      3. City Assessor
        1. Assessment Neighborhood Maps
        2. Land Books
        3. Applications & Forms
      4. City Attorney
      5. City Treasurer
        1. DMV Select
        2. Dog Tags
        3. FOIA
        4. Mortgage Companies
        5. Parking Tickets
          1. Parking Ticket Appeals
          2. Parking Ticket Waiver
          3. Violation Fees
        6. Passports
          1. Passport Photos
        7. Payment Methods
          1. Automated Payment Plan
          2. Pay Bills Online
            1. Unsupported Systems & Browsers
        8. Personal Property Taxes
          1. Pay Personal Property Taxes
        9. Property Transfers & Sales
        10. Real Estate Taxes
        11. Trash, Recycling & Leaf Collection
          1. Annual Trash Decals
          2. Individual Trash Decals
          3. Where to Buy Trash Stickers
        12. Zone Parking Permits
          1. Residential Permit Parking Zone City Ordinance
      6. Commissioner of Revenue
        1. Business License Taxes
        2. Business Personal Property Tax
        3. FOIA
        4. Forms Index
        5. Meals & Lodging Taxes
        6. Personal Property Taxes
        7. Real Estate Tax Relief
        8. Rent Relief
        9. Virginia State Income Taxes
      7. Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
        1. Victim / Witness Assistance Program
          1. Upcoming Events
      8. Communications
        1. 2020 Unity Days
          1. Unity Days Press Kit
          2. Unity Days Committee Application
        2. Charlottesville Community Media Center
          1. CPA-TV
          2. Cville360
          3. Streaming
        3. City Holiday Schedule
        4. Coronavirus
          1. COVID-19 Cases in the Area
        5. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
          1. FOIA Costs
          2. FOIA Rights
          3. Our FOIA Responsibilities
          4. Requesting Records
          5. Submit a FOIA Request
          6. Types of Records
        6. Grand Illumination
        7. Social Media
        8. Traffic Advisories / Sidewalk Closures
        9. ZOOM Webinars
      9. Courts
        1. Charlottesville Circuit Court
        2. General District Court
        3. Marriage License Information
        4. Online Resources
        5. Payments
        6. Protected Order Filing
        7. Request Copies
        8. Traffic & Criminal Fees Information
          1. Community Service
      10. Economic Development
        1. Business Assistance
          1. Advancing Charlottesville Entrepreneurs (ACE)
          2. Charlottesville Match
          3. Financing a Small Business
            1. Community Investment Collaborative (CIC)
            2. Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan Programs
            3. Virginia Small Business Financing Authority
          4. Online Small Business Seminars
          5. Starting a Small Business
        2. Business Data
        3. Charlottesville Economic Development Authority
        4. Downtown Job Center
          1. BANK ON of Greater Charlottesville
          2. Employer Services
            1. IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS
          3. Home to Hope
            1. Peer Support Groups
            2. Resources & Partners
            3. Meet The Staff
          4. Job Seeker Services
        5. Economic-Development Authority
        6. Parking Information
          1. Monthly Parking
          2. On-Street Parking
          3. Parking Garages
            1. Discount Daily Parking
            2. New Parking Equipment
          4. Parking Permits
          5. Private Parking Options Downtown
          6. Strategic Planning
          7. Surface Lots
        7. Sign Up for OED News and Updates
        8. Reports
        9. Small Business Relief Grant Program
        10. Small Business Relief Grant Summary
      11. Finance
        1. Financial Reports
      12. Fire
        1. CFD Administration
        2. Contact Information
        3. Fire Marshal
          1. Fire Marshal - School Information
        4. Fire Safety Tips
        5. Free Smoke Alarm
        6. Join CFD
        7. Press Releases
        8. Services
      13. Housing & Redevelopment
        1. CDBG & HOME Programs
          1. CDBG & HOME Funding Proposal
        2. Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund
        3. Charlottesville Redevelopment & Housing Authority
        4. Housing Data & Reports
        5. Programs for Homeowners & Renters
        6. Section 3 Creating Economic Opportunity
      14. Human Resources
        1. Employment
        2. Employee Benefits
        3. Salary Information
      15. Human Rights
        1. Dialogue on Race
      16. Human Services
        1. Community Attention Foster Families
          1. Become a Foster Parent
          2. Current Foster Parent Information
        2. Community-Based Services
          1. Community Attention Youth Internship
          2. Teens GIVE Service-Learning
        3. Community Initiatives
          1. Black Male Achievement
          2. Community Resource Hotline
          3. Disproportionate Minority Contact Task Force
          4. Re-Entry
          5. Vibrant Community Fund
    6. Departments N-V
      1. Neighborhood Development Services
        1. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Committee
        2. Comprehensive Plan
        3. Development Review
          1. Forms
          2. Process Guides
        4. Historic Preservation & Design Review
        5. Planning
          1. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
          2. Approved Plans
          3. Plans in Development & Review
          4. Site Plan Conferences
        6. Property Maintenance
        7. Zoning
        8. Strategic Investment Area (SIA)
          1. SIA Guiding Principles
          2. Background, In Progress, and Accomplishments
          3. Documentation
          4. Contact Us
      2. Parks & Recreation
        1. Programs
          1. Recreational Programs
            1. Adaptive
              1. Adaptive Camps
              2. All Buddy Camp
              3. Adaptive Recreation Scholarships
              4. Access Arts Charlottesville / Albemarle
              5. The Mildred W. Spicer Arts Fund
            2. Aquatics
              1. Guidelines for Aquatic Placement
              2. Private Swim Lessons
              3. Group Fitness Classes
              4. City Swordfish Swim Team
            3. Art
            4. Athletics
              1. Adult Basketball
              2. Adult Kickball
              3. Adult Softball
                1. Softball Free Agents
              4. Adult Tennis
              5. Adult Volleyball
                1. Volleyball Free Agents
              6. Youth Basketball
              7. Youth Flag Football
            5. Dance
            6. Explore
              1. Free Summer Bike Rentals
            7. Gymnastics
            8. Hobbies
            9. Seniors
            10. Skateboarding
              1. Private Skateboarding Lessons
          2. Drop-In Activities
          3. Camps & CARE
            1. Camps
              1. Spring Break Camp
              2. Summer Camps
              3. Adaptive Camps
              4. All Buddy Camp
              5. Winter Break Camp
              6. Scholarships
              7. Adaptive Camp Scholarships
              8. ePACT
            2. CARE
              1. Rules & Safety
              2. Sample Daily Schedule
              3. Policies
          4. Private Lessons
            1. Private Skateboarding Lessons
            2. Private Swimming Lessons
          5. Registration Information
            1. Registration / Policies
              1. Ways to Register
              2. Inclusion
              3. Policies
            2. Register Online Now
            3. Scholarships
              1. Adaptive Recreation Scholarships
          6. Fitness
            1. Access Passes
              1. Rules & Regulations
              2. What's Included with Access Passes
            2. Group Fitness Classes
            3. Personal Training
              1. Meet Our Trainers
        2. Facilities
          1. Recreation Centers & Indoor Pools
            1. Carver Recreation Center
              1. Group Fitness Classes
              2. Open Gym Calendar
              3. Facility Rentals
              4. Access Passes
              5. Personal Training
              6. Birthday Parties
              7. Drop-In Activities
              8. Rent A Recreation Room
            2. Crow Recreation Center
            3. Key Recreation Center
              1. Drop-In Activities
              2. Access Passes
              3. Open Gym Schedule
              4. Rent A Recreation Room
            4. Smith Aquatic & Fitness Center
              1. Birthday Parties
              2. Group Fitness Classes
              3. Access Passes
              4. Personal Training
              5. Crow Recreation Center
            5. Tonsler Recreation Center
              1. Rent A Recreation Room
            6. Washington Park Recreation Center
          2. Outdoor Pools & Spray Grounds
            1. Onesty Family Aquatic Center
            2. Washington Park Pool
            3. Spray Grounds
          3. Other Facilities
            1. Charlottesville City Markets
              1. Market Vendor Application
              2. Market Vendor Directory
            2. Meadowcreek Golf Course
            3. Charlottesville Skate Park
          4. Rentals
            1. Birthday Parties
            2. Facility Rentals
              1. General Rental Policies & Information
            3. Picnic Shelters
        3. Parks & Trails
          1. Community / Regional Parks
            1. Booker T. Washington Park
            2. Darden Towe Park
            3. Forest Hills Park
            4. Greenleaf Park
            5. Heyward Community Forest
            6. Ivy Creek Natural Area
            7. McIntire Park
            8. Meade Park
            9. Meadow Creek Gardens
            10. Pen Park
            11. Ragged Mountain Natural Area
            12. Tonsler Park
          2. Neighborhood Parks
            1. Azalea Park
            2. Bailey Park
            3. Belmont Park
            4. Court Square Park
            5. Fifeville Park
            6. GreenBrier Park
            7. Jordan Park
            8. Market Street Park
            9. McGuffey Park
            10. Northeast Park
            11. Quarry Park
            12. Riverview Park
            13. Rives Park
            14. Starr Hill Park
          3. Park Information
            1. Park Regulations
            2. Picnic Shelters
          4. Trails
            1. Trails and ADA Access
          5. Find a Park
        4. About Us
          1. Boards & Commissions
            1. Advisory Board
            2. Tree Commission
          2. Department Information
            1. Apply for a Job
            2. Contact Us
            3. Report a Problem
          3. Get Involved
            1. Volunteer
          4. Landscape & Forestry
            1. Landscape Management
            2. Pest Management
            3. Urban Forestry
              1. Downtown Mall Trees
              2. Managing Invasive Species
              3. Public Education
              4. Tree Conservation Ordinance
              5. Tree Inventory & Interactive Dashboard
              6. Urban Canopy Reports
          5. Policies & Permits
            1. Business Activities Licenses
            2. Inclement Weather Policy
            3. Special Event Permits
          6. Coronavirus Updates
      3. Police Department
        1. About Us
          1. Chief of Police
          2. Contact Us
            1. Chief of Police
            2. Captain Latroy A. "Tito" Durrette
            3. Captain Joseph L. Hatter
            4. Captain James Mooney
          3. Divisions
            1. Administration Division
            2. Field Operations
            3. Investigations Divisions
            4. Support Operations Division
            5. Office of the Chief of Police
          4. Employment Opportunities
            1. Candidate Selection Process
          5. Maps
          6. Special Units
            1. Forensics Unit
            2. K-9 Unit
            3. Traffic Unit
        2. Services
          1. Community Corner
          2. Crime Prevention
          3. Crime Statistics
          4. General Orders
          5. Kudos & Concerns
        3. Education & Events
          1. Citizens Police Academy
          2. National Police Officer Memorial
          3. Latest News
          4. Partners & Resources
          5. Police Foundation
        4. How Do I...?
          1. Register a Security Alarm
          2. Report an Incident
          3. Request Extra Duty Employment
          4. Request Police Reports
          5. SUBMIT A FOIA REQUEST
      4. Procurement & Risk Management
        1. Vendor Registration
          1. Supplier Diversity Programs
        2. Bids & Proposals
        3. Warehouse Operations
      5. Public Works
        1. Report an Issue
          1. MyCville
          2. Pollution Prevention Hotline
        2. Divisions
          1. Engineering
          2. Environmental Sustainability
          3. Facilities Development
          4. Facilities Maintenance
          5. Fleet Management
          6. Public Service
        3. Severe Weather & Emergency Events
          1. Snow & Ice Removal
          2. Snow & Winter Weather Information
        4. Site & Land Development
          1. Development Review & Process
          2. Flood Plain & Floodway Information
          3. Stormwater & Erosion Control
            1. Erosion & Sediment Control
            2. Virginia Stormwater Management Program
            3. Stormwater Management Documents
          4. Related Documents
        5. Streets and Sidewalks
          1. Parking Permits & Rules
          2. Traffic Engineering Forms
          3. Transportation Projects
        6. Sustainable Buildings
          1. CitySolar
            1. Individual Solar Facilities Data
              1. Buford Greenhouse Off-Grid Solar System
              2. Charlottesville High School
              3. City Yard Warehouse
              4. EcoREMOD Energy House
              5. Facilities Maintenance Building
              6. Fontaine Fire Station
              7. Lugo McGinness
              8. Smith Fitness & Aquatic Center
            2. Solar Facilities Data
          2. Energy & Water Management
            1. Building Performance
            2. Outreach & Engagement
            3. Projects & Strategies
          3. Green Building Policy
        7. Waste Management
          1. Christmas Tree Recycling Program
          2. Composting in Charlottesville
            1. How Composting Works
            2. Pilot Program: Residential Compost Drop-Off
            3. Where Can I Compost in Charlottesville?
            4. Why Compost?
          3. Hazardous Waste
          4. Large Item Pickup
          5. Leaf Collection
          6. Recycling
            1. Recycling Cart Request Form
          7. Trash
          8. Sustainable Waste Management
      6. Sheriff
        1. FOIA
        2. Job Openings
        3. Our Sheriff
        4. Our Staff
        5. Weddings
      7. Social Services
        1. Annual Reports
        2. Available Food Resources in the Community
        3. Child Welfare Studies
        4. Children's Services Act
          1. Community Practice Model
          2. Family Assessment and Planning Team
          3. Forms & Additional Information
        5. Divisions
        6. How to Apply for Financial Assistance - CommonHelp
        7. Social Services Advisory Board
        8. Virginia Child Protection & Accountability System
      8. Transit
        1. ADA, Title VI & Equal Employment Opportunity
          1. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
            1. Complaint Procedures
          2. Equal Employment Opportunity
          3. Title VI
        2. Advertising on CAT Buses
        3. Art Bus - City as a Canvas
        4. CAT Schedules & Maps
          1. Free Trolley
            1. Monday Through Saturday Schedules
            2. Sunday Schedule
          2. Routes 1 Through 6
            1. Route 1 - PVCC & Woolen Mills
              1. Monday Through Friday Schedule
            2. Route 2 - 5th Street Station
              1. Sunday Through Saturday Schedule
            3. Route 3 - Southwood & Belmont
              1. Monday Through Saturday Schedule
            4. Route 4 - Cherry Avenue & Harris Road
              1. Monday Through Saturday Schedule
            5. Route 5 - Commonwealth Drive
              1. Monday Through Saturday Schedule
            6. Route 6 - Ridge Street & Prospect Avenue
              1. Monday Through Saturday Schedule
          3. Routes 7 Through 12
            1. Route 7 - Emmet Street & Seminole Trail
              1. Monday Through Saturday Schedule
            2. Route 8 - Preston Avenue & Emmet Street
              1. Monday Through Saturday Schedule
            3. Route 9 - Health Department & YMCA
              1. Monday Through Sunday Schedules
            4. Route 10 - Pantops
              1. Monday Through Saturday Schedule
            5. Route 11 - Locust Avenue & Rio Road
              1. Monday Through Saturday Schedule
            6. Route 12 - Seminole Trail
              1. Sunday Schedule
          4. System Map
        5. Contact Us
        6. COVID-19 Information
        7. Fare Options
        8. History
        9. Holiday Schedule
        10. How to Ride
        11. Paratransit Services (ADA Certified)
        12. Park & Ride
        13. Passenger Tools
        14. Procedures
        15. Procurement
        16. Public Notices
        17. Reduced Fare / Free
        18. Ridership & Reports
        19. Upcoming Service Events
      9. Utilities
        1. Income-Qualified Program
          1. Charlottesville Gas Assistance Program (GAP)
          2. Home Weatherization Program
          3. Water & Wastewater Assistance Programs
        2. Natural Gas
          1. Gas Safety
          2. Gas Service Area
          3. Gas Services & Information
        3. Rebates
          1. Attic Insulation Rebate
          2. Programmable Thermostat Rebate
          3. Tankless Water Heater
          4. Toilet Rebates
        4. Utility Billing
          1. Bill Pay
          2. Moving in or out?
          3. My Account
          4. Online Applications and Forms
          5. Rates
            1. Current rates for Water, Sewer & Gas
            2. Factors on Your Gas Bill
            3. Fee Schedule
          6. What Does My Utility Bill Pay for?
        5. Water
          1. Water Leaks
          2. Water Quality
            1. Annual Water Quality Reports
            2. Lead Content in Drinking Water
            3. Water Source
        6. Wastewater
          1. Service Ownership
      10. Voter Registration & Elections
        1. Early Voting
          1. Ballot Scout - Mail Ballot Tracking
        2. Elected Officials
        3. Election Results
        4. Election Schedule & Calendars (XLSX)
        5. FOIA
        6. Officers of Election
        7. Polling Places
        8. Press Releases
        9. Register to Vote
        10. Voter FAQ
    7. Sustainability Initiatives
      1. A Green City
        1. CityGreen Map
        2. Climate Protection
          1. Charlottesville Emissions Reports
          2. Climate Action Planning
          3. Climate Action Together
          4. GHG Emissions Reduction Goal
          5. Global Covenant of Mayors Commitment
          6. Local Climate Action Planning Process
        3. Green Incentives & Rebates
          1. Charlottesville Conservation Assistance Program
          2. Clean Energy Commercial Loan Fund
          3. Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging
            1. EV Charger Mini-Grant
            2. EV Charging in Water Street Parking Garage
            3. Support for EV Charging
          4. Green Roof Building Permit Fee Reduction
          5. Reduced Interest Rates on PowerSaver Loans
          6. Solar Tax Credit
          7. Special Tax Rate for Energy Efficient Buildings
        4. Green Infrastructure
          1. City GreenPrint 1.0
          2. Meadow Creek Restoration
        5. Renewable Energy: Solar
        6. Sustainable Waste Management
        7. Water Conservation
          1. Events & News
            1. Past Events & News
          2. Fix a Leak
            1. Past Fix a Leak 5K Events
          3. Imagine a Day without Water
            1. 2019 Art Contest Winners
          4. Programs & Resources
            1. Water Conservation Indoors
            2. Water Conservation Outside
              1. Lawn & Soil Care
              2. Native & Drought Resistant Plants
              3. Xeriscaping
            3. Water Conservation for Businesses
            4. Water Conservation at School
            5. Drought
          5. Water Rebates & Incentives
            1. Rain Barrel Rebates
            2. Water Conservation Kits
            3. Toilet Rebates
        8. Water Resources Protection Program
          1. Adopt-A-Stream Program
          2. Green Stormwater Infrastructure
          3. Rivanna Stormwater Education Partnership
          4. Stormwater Utility
            1. Charlottesville Conservation Assistance Program
            2. Stormwater Utility FAQs
            3. WRPP Advisory Committee
          5. Stormwater Management Program
        9. Pollution Prevention Hotline
      2. Environmental Sustainability
    8. GIS and Open Data Services
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  3. Living & Visiting

    1. About Charlottesville
    2. Attractions, Shopping & Dining
      1. Charlottesville Ale Trail
      2. The Corner
      3. Downtown Mall
      4. Friday’s After Five
      5. IX Art Park
      6. Live Arts
      7. Meadowcreek Golf Course
      8. Sprint Pavilion
      9. ...More at the Visitor's Center
    3. Educational Resources
    4. Finding a Job
      1. Employment with the City of Charlottesville
        1. Why Work for the City of Charlottesville
        2. What Do We Offer?
        3. How to Apply
          1. Explore Job Opportunities
          2. Current Employee?
          3. Notify Me of Future Jobs
          4. Need Help Finding a Job?
          5. Fire Recruitment
          6. Police Recruitment
      2. Need Help Finding a Job?
    5. Living in Charlottesville
      1. Emergency Preparedness
      2. Going Green
        1. Composting
        2. Green Rebates & Incentives
        3. Solar Power
        4. Sustainable Waste Management
        5. Water Conservation
        6. ...More about the Green City Initiative
      3. Home Assessments
      4. Neighborhoods
        1. Belmont
        2. Fifeville
        3. Fry's Spring
        4. Woolen Mills
      5. Pay Bills
      6. Rebates & Incentives
      7. Snow & Winter Weather Information
      8. Utilities
      9. Voting
      10. Waste Services (Recycling, Trash, etc)
    6. Parking & Transportation
      1. Airport
      2. Biking & Walking
        1. Safe Routes to School
        2. Bike Month
      3. Dockless Scooters & Bike Share
      4. Electric Vehicle Charger Network
      5. Park and Ride
      6. Parking
      7. RideShare
      8. Safe Routes to School
      9. Train
      10. Transit
    7. Parks & Recreation
      1. Facilities
      2. Programs
      3. Parks & Trails
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  4. Doing Business

    1. Bids & Proposals
    2. Business Portal
      1. Business Assistance
      2. Business Data
      3. Business First Visitation Program
    3. Chamber of Commerce
    4. Employer Services
    5. Laws and Codes
    6. Licenses and Taxes
      1. Business License Taxes
      2. Business Personal Property Taxes
      3. Meals and Lodging Taxes
    7. Minority Business Program
      1. Business Equity Fund Loan Program
      2. Minority Business Directory
      3. Supplier Diversity
    8. Rebates & Incentives
    9. Register to do business with the City
    10. Waste Services
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  5. How Do I...

    1. Get
      1. Birth Records
      2. City Bus Passes
      3. City Data
      4. Directions to City Offices
      5. Dog Tags
      6. Email Notifications
      7. Emergency Alerts
      8. Jobs
      9. Leaf Collection
      10. Married
      11. Passports
      12. Permits
      13. Rebates & Incentives
      14. Recycling Services
      15. Tax Forms
      16. Trash / Waste Services
      17. Utilities Turned On
    2. Pay
      1. CLASS After School
      2. Large Item Pickup
      3. Meals & Lodging Taxes
      4. Parking Tickets
      5. Personal Property Taxes
      6. Real Estate Taxes
      7. Transient Occupancy Tax
      8. Utility Bills
    3. Report
      1. Pollution Concern
      2. ...Other Issues
    4. Search
      1. Building Permit Status
      2. Real Estate Assessments
    5. Speak at a City Council Meeting
    6. Submit
      1. Change of Address (Commissioner of Revenue)
      2. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request
      3. Service Request
        1. Submit a MyCville Service Request Online
      4. Personal Property Disposal
    7. Vote
    8. Work Remotely
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