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  1. Home

  2. City Government

    1. City Council Meeting Agendas & Minutes
      Watch a Meeting
    2. Ripon City Council
    3. Ripon Municipal Code
    4. Budget
    5. Election Information
      1. Election Documents
      2. Election Q & A
    6. City Commissions
      1. Parks & Recreation Commission
      2. Planning Commission
    7. City Departments
      1. Administrative Department
        1. Finance
          1. Budget
          2. Development Related Fee Information
        2. Human Resources
        3. Utility Billing
          1. Pay My Bill
          2. Water Policies & Notices
      2. Planning Department
      3. Public Works Department
        1. Garbage Service
        2. Large Item Pick Up
        3. Brush Pick Up
        4. Water Conservation
        5. Recycling in Ripon
          1. Commercial Recycling Regulations
            SB1383 Violation Complaint Form
          2. Garbage Service
          3. Ripon Recycling Center
        6. Stormwater Management
          1. Car Wash Outreach
          2. Construction & Development Stormwater Programs
          3. Fats, Oils & Greases (FOG)
          4. Invasive Species
          5. Mobile Cleaner
          6. Only Rain Down the Drain
          7. Tips for Landscapers & Home Gardeners
          8. Tips for Pet Owners
      4. Police Department
        1. About Your Department
          1. Overview
          2. Chief's Message
            1. Mission and Vision Statements
            2. Core Values
          3. Command Staff
            1. Police Chief Daniel Sauer
            2. Lieutenant Jared Heuvel
          4. Patrol Division
            1. Patrol Sergeant
            2. Uniformed Patrol
            3. Field Training Officer
            4. Canine Officer
            5. Traffic Unit
            6. SWAT
          5. Investigations Division
          6. School Resource Officer
          7. Support Services Division
            1. Emergency Communications Center
            2. Animal Services
              1. Adopt A Pet
              2. Become an Animal Control Volunteer
              3. Impounded Release Procedure
              4. How to get a Dog License
              5. Report a Barking Dog
            3. Code Enforcement
            4. Records Division
            5. Property and Evidence
          8. Police Policies
            1. Personnel Complaint Form
            2. Police Department Policy
            3. Proof of Indigence
            4. Submit a Public Records Request
            5. Military Equipment Report
          9. Honor Guard
        2. Promoting Public Safety
          1. Crime Prevention
            1. Vacation Watch
            2. Neighborhood Watch
            3. Statistics
            4. Volunteers in Police Service
            5. Crime Reduction Unit (CRU)
          2. Community Programs
            1. Bicycle Safety Rodeo
            2. Community Assistance Voucher Program
            3. Every 15 Minutes Program
            4. Explorer Program
            5. Junior Police Academy
            6. Residential Parking Permit Program
            7. Christmas Present Delivery
            8. Coffee with a Cop
            9. Emergency Vehicle Display Show
            10. National Night Out
            11. Unity in our Community
            12. Wandering Persons Database
            13. Church Safety Program
            14. Law and Order Reward Program
          3. Homelessness and Transient Concerns
          4. Domestic Violence
        3. Join our Team
        4. Contact
          1. Emergency Dial 9-1-1
          2. Non-Emergency 209-599-2102
          3. 7-Digit Emergency 209-599-5022
          4. Anonymous Tip-Line 209-599-7847
          5. Dispatch Fax 209-599-4034
          6. Department Directory
        5. How Do I...
          1. Apply For
            1. Block Party Application (PDF)
            2. Concealed Weapon Permit Application Process
            3. Explorer Program
            4. Fingerprinting Services
            5. Our Team
            6. Property Release
            7. Vehicle Impound Release
          2. Learn
            1. Be a Witness
            2. Cellular 911 Information
            3. Identify Theft Information
            4. Neighborhood Patrol
            5. Statistics
            6. Warrants
          3. Report
            1. A Barking Dog
            2. How to Report a Crime
          4. Submit
            1. Public Records Request
            2. Personnel Complaint Form
      5. Engineering Department
        1. Transportation Permit
        2. Blossom Express
        3. Projects Out to Bid
      6. Recreation Department
        1. Ripon Aquatics Center
        2. Senior Center
        3. Basketball
        4. NFL Flag Football
        5. Tennis
        6. Baseball - Softball
        7. Tee Ball
        8. Soccer
        9. Baton Twirling Lessons
        10. Dog Training
        11. Summer Camps
      7. Other Agency Services
        1. Ripon Consolidated Fire District
        2. Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library
        3. Ripon Unified School District
        4. Ripon Christian School
        5. Ripon Chamber of Commerce
      8. Animal Services
      9. Building Safety, Inspections, & Permits
      10. City Attorney's Office
      11. City Clerk
      12. Code Enforcement
      13. Garbage & Recycling
    8. Phone Directory
    9. Public Notices
    10. About City of Ripon
      1. City Calendar
      2. Community Resources
      3. History
      4. Video Tour
      5. Redevelopment Successor Agency
      6. Annual Events
        1. Almond Blossom Festival
        2. Events Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce
        3. Large Unwanted Item Pick Up Program
          Sign-Up for a Large Item Pick-Up
      7. Around Ripon
        1. Blossom Express
        2. City Parks
        3. Library
        4. Ripon Aquatics Center
        5. Schools
        6. Senior Center
        7. Transportation
    11. Job Opportunities
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  3. Resident Services

    1. Animal Control Services
      1. Adoptions
      2. Stray Animal Pick Up
      3. Dangerous Animal Investigation
      4. Dead Animal in the City Right-of-Way
      5. Wildlife Rescue
      6. Animal Welfare Check
    2. Administrative Services
      Job Opportunities
    3. Code Enforcement
      Report a Problem
    4. Development Activity Information
    5. Development Services
      1. Residential Permits
      2. Commercial Permits
      3. Development Application
      4. Building Inspections
    6. Garbage Services
      1. Annual Brush Pick Up
      2. Large Item Pick Up
    7. Recreation Services
    8. Ripon Recycling Center
    9. Park & Facility Rentals
      1. Mistlin Sports Park Field Rentals
      2. Community Center
      3. Stouffer Hall
      4. Mavis Stouffer Park Lower and Upper Gazebos
    10. Transit Services
      1. City Blossom Express
      2. RTD Hopper
      3. RTD Van Gogh Express
    11. Police Services
      1. Residential Parking Permit
      2. Community Programs
      3. Vacation Watch
    12. Report a Problem
    13. Connect
      1. ADA & Accessibility Resources
      2. City Communication
        1. City Calendar
        2. Public Notices
        3. Receive City Notices
        4. YouTube
      3. Resources
        1. County
        2. Federal
        3. Government
        4. Ripon Consolidated Fire Department
        5. Ripon Police Department
        6. State
      4. Report a Problem
    14. Map of Ripon
    15. City Services
      1. Building Safety, Inspections, & Permits
      2. City Clerk
      3. City Staff & Services
      4. Code Enforcement
      5. Economic Development
      6. Finance
      7. Garbage Service
        1. Tubbie Request Form
        2. Annual Brush Pick-Up Program
        3. Request for Extra Dump of Garbage Can
        4. Request Go-Back of Garbage Can
        5. Request Garbage Can Repair
        6. Request Additional Can
        7. Request Cancellation of Additional Can
        8. Ripon Recycling Center
        9. Large Item Pick-Up Program
        10. Request for Brush Pick-Up 
      8. Human Resources
      9. Parks & Recreation
      10. Pay Your Utility Bill
      11. Planning Department
      12. Public Works
      13. Receive City Notices
      14. Report a Problem
      15. Water Conservation
        Easy Ways to Reduce Water Use
      16. Stormwater Management
    16. Senior Center
    17. Emergency Services
      1. Ripon Consolidated Fire District
      2. Ripon Police Department
    18. Local Resources
      1. Local Organizations
      2. Outside Service Companies
      3. Schools
    19. Rent a Facility / Field
    20. Watering Schedule
      Easy Ways to Reduce Water Use
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  4. Visitors

    1. About Ripon
      1. Annual Events
      2. City Calendar
      3. City Hall
      4. Facilities & Field Rentals
      5. Museums
      6. Parks & Recreation
      7. Transit Services
    2. Shopping, Lodging & Food
      1. Downtown Ripon
      2. Chamber of Commerce
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  5. Doing Business

    1. Apply for a Business License
    2. Starting a Business in Ripon
      1. Step 1 - Evaluate Your Needs & Develop a Business Plan
      2. Step 2 - Check & Clear Zoning Regulations
      3. Step 3 - Check & Clear Building Requirements
      4. Step 4 - Determine Your Business Structure
      5. Step 5 - Register a Fictitious Business Name
      6. Step 6 - Pay Your Business License Fees
      7. Step 7 - Obtain Permits & Licenses
      8. Step 8 - Tax Information
    3. Business Resources
    4. Development
      1. General Plan
      2. Planning Agency Fee Schedule (PDF)
      3. Community Development Application Packets
      4. Standard Specifications & Standard Details (PDF)
      5. Building Safety, Inspections, & Permits
      6. Planning Department
    5. Economic Development
      Economic Development Incentive Program
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  6. How Do I?

    1. Apply For
      1. Planning or Parks & Recreation Commission
      2. Employment
      3. Business License
      4. Residential Permit
      5. Commercial Permit
      6. Transportation Permit
      7. Enroachment Permit
      8. Building Safety, Inspections, & Permits
      9. Electronic Message Center Application
    2. Rent a City Facility
    3. Contact
      1. City Council
      2. Police Department Staff
      3. Public Works Staff
    4. Find
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Document Archive
      3. Election Information
      4. Municipal Code
      5. Public Notices
    5. Sign Up For
      1. Notifications
      2. Recreation Activities
      3. Large Item Pick-Up Program
    6. Submit
      1. Online Payments
      2. Report a Concern
      3. Public Records Request
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    1. Building Safety, Inspections, & Permits
    2. General Plan
    3. Planning Agency Fee Schedule
    4. Community Development Application Packets
    5. Standard Specifications & Standard Details (PDF)
    6. Ripon 6th Cycle Housing Element Update
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