Information for New Residents

Like others, you have likely selected our city to be your new home because of the quality and character of our neighborhoods and the safe environment our city provides. We in Neighborhood Services are here to help preserve and maintain the high quality of Glendale's residential and commercial neighborhoods. To help you become familiar with your new home, we have prepared some information you might find useful, both during your move and in the years to come.

Getting "Connected"

Water Services, Electricity and Refuse

Glendale operates its own public utility for water, electrical and refuse service. To sign up for all services, or for information on water and electrical service, call (818) 548-3300. To find out about refuse or recycling pick-up, call (818) 548-3916.

Gas Service

Glendale is served by the Southern California Gas Company. To sign up, call (800) 427-2200.

Cable TV

Glendale is served by Charter Communications. To sign up for cable TV, call (866) 499-8080.

Telephone Service

AT&T is the local telephone company. To sign up, call (800)310-2355.

Department of Motor Vehicles

For general information (driver's license, car registration, etc.) or to schedule appointments, call the DMV in Glendale at (800) 777-0133. DMV Office is located at 954 W. Glenoaks.

Marriage, Birth, and Death Records

For records, call L.A. County Clerk at (562) 462-2137.

Glendale Superior Court

For general information (traffic issues, civil trials, etc.) call Glendale's Superior Court at 500-3551. Court house is located at 600 E. Broadway.

Glendale Schools

To enroll your children in the Glendale Unified School District for grades K-12, call (818) 241-3111. To enroll in the Glendale Community College or for more information about programs, call 240-1000.

Dog License

All dogs must be licensed. To license your dog, call the City Clerk's Office at (818) 548-2090.

Neighborhood Associations

Glendale has many active neighborhood and homeowner associations. To get involved or find out more information about your Neighborhood Association, call (818) 548-3700.

City Services

Community Services & Parks Department

To find out about facilities and programs near your neighborhood, call (818) 548-2184.

Glendale Library System

To find out about library programs or the location of the library nearest you, call (818)548-2030.

Neighborhood Services

To report graffiti, lack of property maintenance, illegal businesses, zoning violations or other problems, call Neighborhood Services at (818) 548-3700 or via the web at: www.ci.glendale.ca.us/cdh/quality_neighborhoods.asp

Glendale Police Department

Call (818) 548-4840 for general police information.

Glendale Fire Department

Call (818) 548-4810 for fire prevention information.

FOR POLICE, FIRE, AND MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, CALL 911.

Glendale Municipal Code Requires

• All residential property owners maintain and water landscaping, including parkways
• Owners and tenants are both responsible for property maintenance
• All cars be registered and operable when parked or stored on the property (except when stored inside an enclosed garage)
• Trash cans are stored out of view from the front of the house, except for pick-up on trash day
• Tenants may only be evicted for legal cause

Glendale Municipal Code Prohibits

• Walls or fences in the front yard area, except in the horse overlay zone (HOZ)
• Storage in the front & side yard areas
• Paved front yards other than driveways
• Parking on the front lawn
• Dumping unwanted items on the parkway without
scheduling an over-sized item pick-up
• Trimming or removing certain trees (Sycamore, Live Oak, Bay Laurel) without a permit
• In-home businesses without a permit or which impair residential character

Other Resources

To learn about Glendale's history, visit the Glendale Historical Society's web site at: www.glendalehistorical.org.

For volunteer opportunities to help keep your neighborhood clean, contact The Committee for a Clean & Beautiful Glendale at (818) 548-3700 or via the web at www.ci.glendale.ca.us/cdh/ccbg.asp.

For more information about your local city government, visit the web page at www.ci.glendale.ca.us.

Planning on any property improvements?

Adding a room? Constructing a fence, wall, or driveway? Replacing or installing doors or windows? Upgrading electrical or plumbing work? Remodeling the interior or exterior? Removing a tree? Grading you hillside?...

All of the above activities require review and approval. Before starting any property improvement projects, please contact BUILDING & SAFETY at 548-3200.

Animal Control	(626) 792-7151
Bus Service	(818) 548-3960
City Clerk's Office	548-2090
Community Services & Parks Department	548-2000
Glendale Dial-A-Ride	548-3960
Glendale Fire Department	548-4810
Glendale Library System	548-2020
Glendale Police Department	548-4840
Graffiti Removal Hotline	548-3726
Hazardous Waste Disposal	548-4030
Job Information Hotline	548-2127
Neighborhood Services	548-3700
Oversized Item Trash Pick-Up	548-3916
Trees/Potholes	548-3950
Youth Employment	548-3727