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  2. Residents

    1. About Denton
      1. Annual Events
        1. My Little Valentine Family Dance
        2. Eggstravaganza
        3. Redbud Festival
        4. Make Music Day
        5. Denton Revealed
        6. Independence Day
        7. End of Summer Celebration
        8. City Block Party
        9. National Night Out
        10. Stream Clean
        11. Community Tree Giveaway
        12. Great American Cleanup
        13. City Sponsored Events
      2. Downtown Denton
    2. Americans with Disabilities Act
      1. ADA Transition Plan
    3. Community & Quality of Life
    4. Get Involved
      1. Denton 360
      2. Green Business Program
      3. Summer Youth Jobs Program
      4. Public Art Committee
      5. SHOP Denton
    5. Getting Around Denton
      1. Bike & Walk Denton
        1. Bike & Pedestrian Safety
        2. Bike Facilities & Resources
        3. Parks & Trails
        4. Report an Incident
      2. Cemeteries
      3. Construction Information
      4. Locate a City Facility
        1. Bond Programs
      5. Maps
      6. Transit
    6. News & Stories
      1. Development Notices
      2. Press Releases
      3. Press Release Archive
      4. Public Safety Press Releases
      5. Stories
    7. Make a Difference
      1. Donate
      2. Keep Denton Beautiful
      3. Sustainability
      4. Volunteer
      5. Vote
        1. Term Limits
        2. Qualifications
    8. Online Payments
    9. Plan a Special Event
    10. Report a Concern
    11. Residential Permits
    12. Senior Center
    13. Short Term Rentals Registration
    14. Stay Connected
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  3. Government

    1. City Officials
      1. City Council
        1. City Council Priorities
        2. Council Redistricting
        3. Mayoral Proclamations
        4. Public Meetings
        5. City Block Party
      2. City Manager's Office
      3. City Secretary’s Office
      4. City Attorney's Office
        1. About Us
        2. Resources
      5. City Auditor's Office
    2. Boards, Commissions, & Committees
      1. Board of Ethics
      2. Bond Oversight Committee
      3. City Council Committees
      4. Public Art Committee
    3. Public Meetings & Agendas
    4. Community Input Meetings
    5. Strategic Planning
      1. Long Range Planning
        1. Denton 2040 Comprehensive Plan 
        2. Mobility Plan
          1. 2022 Mobility Plan Update
        3. Vision Zero
      2. Simply Sustainable Framework
    6. Non-Discrimination Ordinance
    7. Intergovernmental Relations
    8. Charter & Code of Ordinances
    9. Construction & Improvements
      1. Construction and Improvement Projects
      2. Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Map
      3. Bond Programs
        1. 2005 Bond Program
        2. 2012 Bond Program
        3. 2014 Bond Program
        4. 2019 Bond Program
          1. Proposition A: Street Improvements
            1. Bonnie Brae Street
            2. Hickory Creek Road
            3. Ryan Road
            4. Sidewalks
            5. Street Lighting
            6. Streets
          2. Proposition B: Police Facilities
            1. Headquarters Renovation
            2. Indoor Firing Range
            3. Substation
          3. Proposition C: Land for Parks
        5. 2023 Bond Program
          1. Proposition A: Streets
          2. Proposition B: Drainage and Flood Control
          3. Proposition C: Park System
          4. Proposition D: Public Safety
          5. Proposition E: Affordable Housing
          6. Proposition F: Active Adult Center
          7. Proposition G: South Branch Library
          8. Proposition H: City Hall West
          9. 2023 Bond Program Home
      4. City Facility Projects
        1. Goldfield Tennis Center
        2. McKenna Park
      5. Improving Denton
      6. Major Infrastructure Projects
      7. Understanding Construction
    10. Emergency & Disaster Preparedness
      1. Be Ready Denton
        1. Plan Ahead
          1. Plan for How Others Can Help You
          2. Plan for Yourself & Others
          3. Plan to Build a Supply Kit
        2. Plug-in to Communication Resources
          1. Emergency Notifications, Alerts & Updates
          2. Emergency Warning Systems
        3. Prepare
          1. Disasters & Emergencies
          2. Kids & Teens
          3. North Texas
          4. Ready Denton - Extreme Temperatures
          5. Ready Denton - Power Outage
      2. Community Preparedness Partners
      3. Emergency Management
      4. Extreme Temperature Resources
    11. Health & Safety
      1. Bike & Pedestrian Safety
      2. COVID-19 Information
        1. COVID-19 Community Resources
      3. Crime Prevention
      4. Report a Crime
      5. Flood Protection Information
      6. Frequently Asked Questions
      7. Homelessness Solutions
        1. Current Initiatives
        2. Find Help
        3. Strategy & Approach
        4. Denton's Community Shelter
      8. Mosquito Safety
        1. Frequently Asked Questions
        2. Tips & Resources
      9. Restaurant Scores
      10. Training
        1. CPR
        2. More Training Classes
    12. Transparency
      1. Board of Ethics
      2. Charter & Ordinances
      3. Community Benchmark Surveys
      4. Contracts & Procurement Transparency
      5. Debt Obligations
      6. Economic Development Transparency
      7. Financial Transparency
      8. Fiscal Year 2022 to 2023 Adopted Budget
      9. Friday Staff Reports to City Council
      10. Internal Audit
      11. Municipal Archives
      12. Open Data
      13. Open Records Requests
      14. Pension Plans
        1. Firemen's Relief & Retirement Fund (FRRF)
        2. Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
      15. Policies & Procedures
      16. Press Releases, News & Stories
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  4. Departments

    1. Administration & Operations
      1. City Attorney's Office
      2. City Manager's Office
      3. City Secretary’s Office
      4. Facilities Management
      5. Finance
        1. Fiscal Year 2023 to 2024 Proposed Budget
        2. Fiscal Year 2022 to 2023 Adopted Budget
        3. Hotel Occupancy Tax Program
        4. City Sponsorship Program
        5. Short-Term Rentals
        6. Unclaimed Property
        7. Open Record Requests
        8. Art & Cultural Grant Relief Program
      6. Fleet Services
      7. Human Resources
        1. Current Job Opportunities
        2. Fire Department Careers
        3. Police Careers
          1. Register for the Civil Service Exam
          2. Begin Your Police Career
          3. Lateral Police Transfers
        4. Get Job Alerts
        5. City Holidays
        6. Parks Seasonal Opportunities
      8. Internal Audit
        1. City Auditor's Office
        2. Fraud, Waste, & Abuse
        3. Internal Audit Reporting
        4. Internal Audit Advisory Committee
      9. Procurement
        1. Auctions
          1. Fleet Services Auctions
          2. Warehouse Auctions
        2. Contracts & Procurement Transparency
      10. Media Contacts | Marketing and Communications
        1. Denton Television
        2. Discuss Denton
        3. News & Stories
        4. Press Release Archive
        5. Public Meetings
        6. YouTube Videos
    2. Community & Quality of Life
      1. Animal Services
        1. Animal Shelter
        2. Animal Field Services
          1. Urban Wildlife
        3. Animal Laws & Ordinances
        4. Volunteer & Donate
        5. Careers
      2. Community Services
        1. 2023 to 2027 Consolidated Plan & 2023 Action Plan (PDF)
        2. Affordable Housing
        3. Code Enforcement / Property Maintenance
        4. Community Development
          1. Affordable Housing
          2. Fair Housing
          3. Grants
          4. Home Buyer Assistance
          5. Homeless Initiatives
          6. Homeowner Repair Assistance
          7. Rental Repair
          8. Renter Assistance
        5. Homeless Initiatives
      3. Denton Television
      4. Dyno Dirt
      5. Environmental Services
      6. Health & Food Safety
      7. Gas Well Inspections
      8. Keep Denton Beautiful
        1. About Us
          1. Annual Reports
          2. Privacy Policy
        2. Education
        3. Events & Programs
          1. Community & Beautification Programs
            1. Denton Redbud Festival
            2. Murals
            3. Yard of the Month
          2. Events
          3. Litter Programs
            1. Adopt-a-Spot
            2. Cigarette Litter Prevention
            3. Great American Cleanup
            4. Meetup Cleanups
          4. Tree Programs
            1. Children's Arbor Day
            2. Community Tree Giveaway
            3. Tree Your Block
        4. Volunteer
      9. Library
      10. Parks & Recreation
        1. Activities & Programs
          1. Athletics
            1. Tennis
            2. Driving Range & Golf
            3. Field Rentals
            4. Youth Associations
          2. Aquatics
            1. Civic Center Pool
            2. Denton Natatorium (NAT)
            3. Denton Water Works Park
          3. Camps & Childcare
            1. Online Registration
          4. Health & Fitness
          5. Recreation Programs
            1. Adapted Recreation
            2. Outdoor Recreation
          6. Senior Programs
          7. Scholarships
          8. PARD Holiday Hours & Operations
          9. Denton Teen Council
        2. Annual Events
        3. Book, Rent & Reserve
          1. Book a Birthday Party
          2. Customer Service Request Form
          3. Denton Civic Center
          4. Facility Rentals
          5. Film Permit
          6. Pavilion Frequently Asked Questions
          7. Reserve a Pavilion
          8. Special Event Permits
            1. Noise & Alcohol Provisions
            2. Special Event Ordinance Highlights
            3. Special Event Permit Applications
        4. Facilities
          1. Aquatics
          2. Cemeteries
          3. Denton Civic Center
          4. Facility Rentals
          5. Recreation Centers & Gyms
          6. Sports Facilities
          7. Denton's Senior Centers
        5. Initiatives, Policies, & Plans
          1. Frequently Asked Questions
          2. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Resources
          3. Policies & Plans
        6. Nature Initiatives
          1. Clear Creek
          2. Greenbelt
          3. Keep Denton Beautiful
          4. Park Locations
          5. Texas Arbor Day
          6. Hunting
          7. Community Gardens
        7. Parks & Trails
          1. Clear Creek
          2. Dog Parks
          3. Greenbelt
          4. Parks & Playgrounds
          5. Trails
        8. Parks Projects
          1. Current Projects
          2. Upcoming Projects
          3. Past Projects
        9. Public Art
        10. Register Online
        11. Careers
      11. Sustainable Denton
        1. Air Quality & Greenhouse Gases
        2. Business Watershed Protection
          1. Environmental Services
          2. Environmentally Sensitive Areas
            1. The Four Distinct Environmentally Sensitive Areas
              1. Cross Timbers Upland Habitat
              2. Floodplain
              3. Riparian Buffers
              4. Water-Related Habitat
            2. Guidance for the Development Community
          3. Integrated Stormwater Management Specifications
        3. Green Business Program
        4. Local Food
        5. Lower Your Water Bill
        6. Wildlife and Wildflowers
        7. Recycle
        8. Residential Watershed Protection
          1. Environmental Services
          2. What You Can Do to Protect Watersheds
        9. Save Energy
        10. Simply Sustainable Framework
        11. Sustainable Schools
        12. Tree Rebates
    3. Public Safety
      1. Emergency Management
      2. Fire
        1. Clowns on Fire
        2. Compliments & Complaints
        3. Denton Firefighters Museum
        4. Emergency Management
        5. Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
        6. Fire Department Careers
        7. Fire Prevention
          1. Construction Permits
          2. Operational Permits
        8. Fire Stations
        9. Honor Guard / Pipes & Drums
        10. Organization Chart (PDF)
        11. Public Education
          1. Fire Safety Tips
          2. Programs Offered
        12. Training Division
        13. Public Event Request Form
      3. Municipal Court
      4. Police
        1. About Us
          1. Investigations & Support Bureau
          2. Operations Bureau
        2. Area Law Enforcement Agencies
        3. Compliments & Complaints
        4. Data & Transparency
          1. Crime Map
          2. Data Initiative
          3. Denton Crime Statistics
        5. Denton Police News
        6. File a Police Report
        7. Hire a Police Officer
        8. Jail
        9. Join Denton Police Department
        10. Pay a Ticket
        11. Permits
        12. Programs
          1. Neighborhood Crime Watch Signs
          2. Self-Defense Classes
          3. Take Me Home
          4. National Night Out
    4. Utilities
      1. Customer Service
        1. Account Services
        2. COVID-19 Relief
        3. Online Bill Pay / Account Management
        4. Pay as You Go
        5. Payment Options
        6. QLess
        7. Residential Utility Rates (PDF)
        8. DME Terms of Service
      2. Denton Municipal Electric (DME)
        1. About DME
        2. Business Electric Services
        3. Critical Care and Critical Load Customer
        4. Denton Energy Center (DEC)
        5. Energy Saving Tips
        6. LED Street Light Project
        7. Load Shedding Process
        8. Outage Map
        9. Power Supply
        10. Rebates & Resources
          1. DME Commercial Customers
          2. DME Residential Customers
          3. Educational Resources
          4. Energy Efficiency Rebate Application
        11. Residential Electric Services
        12. Careers
      3. Solid Waste & Recycling
        1. Trash Service
        2. Recycling Program
        3. Yard Waste & Brush
        4. Bulky Waste
        5. Home Chemical Collection
        6. Landfill
        7. Commercial Trash & Recycling
        8. Commercial Diversion
      4. Utility Outages
      5. Water Utilities
        1. Water & Wastewater
          1. Drainage Division
          2. Drought Contingency & Water Conservation Plans
          3. Municipal Laboratory
          4. Plant Tours & Presentations
          5. Residential Watershed Protection
          6. Wastewater & Sanitary Sewers
        2. Current Rates
        3. Lower Your Water Bill
        4. Maintain Your Drain
        5. Set Up Service / Pay My Bill
        6. Volunteer
        7. Water Quality Report
    5. Development & Infrastructure
      1. Airport
      2. Building Safety
      3. Development Services
        1. Development Notices
        2. Development Project Information
        3. Community Development
        4. Customer Feedback Survey
        5. Historic Preservation
          1. Certificate of Appropriateness
          2. Denton Square District
          3. Denton Historic Preservation Plan
          4. Historic Designations
          5. Historic Resource Surveys
          6. Historic Tax Exemptions
          7. Denton Revealed: Preservation Month
        6. Land Development
          1. Active Projects
          2. Development Code, Design Documents & Criteria Manuals
          3. Development Notices
          4. Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Maps
          5. Impact Fees
          6. Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs)
          7. Provide Feedback on the Denton Development Code
          8. Standard Detail Sheets (PDF)
          9. Vision Zero Denton
        7. Long Range Planning
          1. Denton 2040 Comprehensive Plan 
          2. Mobility Plan
          3. Vision Zero
        8. Denton Plan 2040
        9. Neighborhood Planning
          1. Area Plans
            1. Downtown Master Plan
            2. Oak Gateway Area Plan
          2. Street Sign Topper Program
        10. Policies & Programs
        11. Permitting
      4. Economic Development
        1. Denton Development Districts
        2. Denton Economic Development Partnership
        3. SHOP Denton
        4. Small Business Resources
          1. Business Resources
          2. Resources for Disadvantaged, Minority, Woman & Veteran Owned Businesses
          3. Grow, Strengthen & Protect
          4. Small Business Rent/Mortgage Relief Program
        5. Economic Development Transparency
        6. Music Friendly Denton
        7. Downtown Denton Square
      5. Engineering Services
      6. Residential Permits
      7. Streets
      8. Traffic Engineering & Operations
        1. All-Way Crossing
        2. Construction Information
        3. Traffic Operation Requests
        4. Parking Guidelines
        5. Roundabouts
      9. Real Estate
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  5. Business

    1. Commercial Services
      1. Business Electric Services
      2. Permitted Waste Haulers
      3. Business Water & Wastewater
        1. Grease Interceptor Maintenance Program
      4. Business Watershed Protection
      5. Commercial Trash & Recycling
      6. Industrial Pretreatment
        1. Dental Offices
        2. Programs
    2. Construction & Improvements
    3. Economic Development
      1. Denton Development Districts
      2. Denton Economic Development Partnership
      3. SHOP Denton
      4. Small Business Resources
      5. Economic Development Transparency
      6. Music Friendly Denton
      7. Downtown Denton Square
    4. Development Services
      1. Development Notices
      2. Development Project Information
      3. Community Development
      4. Customer Feedback Survey
      5. Historic Preservation
      6. Land Development
      7. Long Range Planning
      8. Denton Plan 2040
      9. Neighborhood Planning
      10. Policies & Programs
      11. Permitting
    5. Land Development
      1. Active Projects
      2. Development Code, Design Documents & Criteria Manuals
      3. Development Notices
      4. Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Maps
      5. Impact Fees
      6. Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs)
      7. Provide Feedback on the Denton Development Code
      8. Standard Detail Sheets (PDF)
      9. Vision Zero Denton
    6. Permits & Licenses
      1. Commercial Permits
        1. Access Control Information
        2. Accessory Structures
        3. Batch Plants
        4. Cell Towers
        5. Certificate of Occupancy
        6. Clear & Grade
        7. Commercial Alteration
        8. Construction Trailer
        9. Contractor Registration
        10. Commercial Decks, Stairs & Ramps
        11. Demolition
        12. Doors
        13. Electrical
        14. Electric Vehicle Chargers
        15. Fence
        16. Foundation Repair
        17. Generators
        18. Grease Trap & Interceptor
        19. HVAC / Furnace
        20. Irrigation
        21. New Commercial Construction
        22. Parking Lots
        23. Patio Covers
        24. Plumbing
        25. Portable On Demand Storage
        26. Roofing
        27. Retaining Wall
        28. Sales Trailer
        29. Signs
        30. Snow Cone Stand
        31. Solar Panels / Wind Turbines
        32. Stockpiling
        33. Swimming Pools
        34. Tree Removal
        35. Water Heater
        36. Wind Devices
        37. Windows
      2. Health Permits
      3. Other Permits
      4. Residential Permits
        1. Approach / Curb Cuts
        2. Arbors / Pergolas
        3. Accessory Structures
        4. Carports / Garages
        5. Contractor Registration
        6. Decks
        7. Demolition
        8. Doors
        9. Driveways
        10. Electrical
        11. Electric Vehicle Chargers
        12. Fences
        13. Foundation Repair
        14. Generators
        15. HVAC / Furnaces
        16. House Moving
        17. Irrigation
        18. Manufactured Home Move In
        19. New Residential Construction
        20. On-Site Sewage Facility
        21. Patio Covers
        22. Portable On-Demand Storage
        23. Plumbing
        24. Roofing
        25. Residential Additions or Alterations
        26. Retaining Walls
        27. Siding
        28. Storm Shelters
        29. Solar Panels / Wind Turbines
        30. Swimming Pools
        31. Tree Removal
        32. Water Heater
        33. Water Wells
        34. Windows
      5. Right-of-Way Permits
      6. Wireless Permits
      7. Short-Term Rental Registration
      8. Contractor Registration
    7. Property Maintenance
    8. Solicitations & Contracting
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Employment Opportunities
      2. Fire & Emergency Careers
      3. Law Enforcement Careers
      4. Permits & Licenses
      5. Volunteer Opportunities
    2. Contact
      1. Departments & Staff
      2. Report an Issue
      3. Report Fraud, Waste, or Abuse
    3. Find
      1. City Council Meetings
      2. Press Releases
    4. Pay
      1. Utility Bills
      2. Citations and Tickets
      3. Activities and Programs
      4. Library Fines and Fees
      5. Permits and Licenses
    5. Sign Up For
      1. Activities & Programs
      2. CPR Classes
      3. Development Project Information
      4. Notifications
      5. Power Outage Alerts
      6. Trash Service
      7. Utilities
    6. Submit
      1. Fire Department Commendations
      2. Police Commendations
      3. Police Reports Online
      4. Report an Issue
      5. Traffic Related Issues
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  7. Feature Links

    1. Linking Policy
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    1. Sustainable Denton
    2. Business Watershed Protection
    3. Residential Watershed Protection
    4. Gas Well Inspections
    5. Maintain Your Drain
    6. Mosquito Information
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    1. ADA Transition Plan
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