Resident service directory
Laguna Beach City Departments
Use this guide to find the City office responsible for permits, streets, public safety, beaches, utilities, elections, finance, recreation and other municipal services.
Role and authority
What this body or department does
Community Development handles planning, zoning, building and related permitting.
Use the official agenda, staff report or department page for the controlling record and current procedural details.
Public Works and Utilities manages infrastructure and municipal utility functions.
Use the official agenda, staff report or department page for the controlling record and current procedural details.
Police, Fire and Marine Safety provide public-safety and emergency services.
Use the official agenda, staff report or department page for the controlling record and current procedural details.
Follow the public record
Find meetings, documents and updates
So Laguna’s Meeting Tracker brings together available public meeting notices, agendas and videos. Always confirm the final agenda and participation instructions with the official City source.
Resident checklist
Before you attend or comment
Read the agenda
Confirm the meeting time, location, agenda item number and any deadline for written material.
Open the staff report
Review the recommendation, attachments and governing standards before relying on a summary.
Follow the posted procedure
Public-comment and appeal rules vary by body and matter. The posted agenda controls.
Sources and maintenance
Primary source
This independent guide summarizes the linked official page and directs readers to live agendas and records. It does not replace official notices or legal advice.
Laguna Beach City Departments — official City page
Official source last checked: August 25, 2026. Changes are reviewed before publication. Send a sourced correction.
Laguna Beach City Departments FAQ
Where can I find the current agenda?
Start with the So Laguna Meeting Tracker, then open the linked official agenda to confirm the final schedule, documents and participation instructions.
Is this an official City website?
No. So Laguna is an independent civic-information publisher. Official records are linked and clearly labeled.
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The Planning Commission reviews land-use policy and applications, including the General Plan, zoning, subdivisions, specific plans and major development proposals.
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