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- Yes, all previous and current fines will be forgiven. We just want people to borrow items from the library and then bring them back so others can use them.
- We believe materials will be returned promptly when people aren’t worried about being fined. The amount of money generated by fines isn’t great and, while its loss will be noted, we feel the benefits outweigh the financial loss.
- No, fees for replacement cards, damaged and lost books will still apply. Please come in and talk to us – we can work it out.
Business license renewals can be paid online at NationalCity@hdlgov.com. Parking citations can be paid online at www.CitationProcessingCenter.com.
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- We will send notices regarding overdue items. Once an item is overdue, borrowing privileges are suspended until the items are returned, or the replacement cost for the materials is paid.
- Once your item is overdue, you will be billed for the full replacement cost and a $5 processing fee after thirty (30) days.
- City Hall, Finance Department. 1243 National City Blvd. National City, CA 91950
- No, replacement costs and processing fees must be paid for each lost or damaged item. We do not accept replacement items in lieu of payment.
- You may view a complete listing of our job openings under Employment Opportunities. You may also visit our office at 140 East 12th Street, Suite A - National City or call our 24-hour Jobline at (619) 336-4306. This information is updated as jobs become available.
- Applications may be filed online at http://www.nationalcityca.gov. The application is located in the Human Resources - Employment Opportunities page.
- It varies by item. The library purchases materials for the benefit of the entire community. If an item is lost, we will charge the cost to replace that particular item so it can be made available to others again.
- Resumes are not accepted in-lieu of application. An application form must be filled-out for all positions, and you may attach your resume to the application.
- If you have an email address or phone number on file, you will be notified.
- Applications are accepted only for jobs currently open.
- All patrons whose accounts have been sent to collections will need to work directly with the collection agency.
- All applications are assessed relative to the qualifications listed on the job posting. You must meet the minimum qualifications of the posting to be eligible for further consideration. However, meeting the minimum qualifications does not automatically mean you will be interviewed.
- Typically you will receive correspondence within 2 work weeks of the job closing or first review date.
How do I update the personal information on my job application if I have moved or changed phone numbers?
To make a change to an application after it has been submitted, please contact Human Resources at (619) 336-4300 or HR@nationalcityca.gov.Each job posting contains information about the selection process. Some positions require testing. A combination of one or more of the following may be used to assess applicants:
- Applicant screening
- oral interview
- written test
- performance test
- writing exercise
- assessment center
- physical agility test (safety only)
- or supplemental questionnaire.
- The City of National City accepts applications for “Continuous” recruitments on an on-going basis. There may or may not be an opening at the time you turn in your application. We will keep your information on file for a minimum of six months. You will be contacted by Human Resources (or by the hiring department if it is a part-time position) if a vacancy opens up and/or a selection process is to be conducted.
- No. Applications must be completed and submitted on-line.
- The City of National City is committed to the fair and equal employment of qualified persons with disabilities. While many individuals with disabilities can apply and perform jobs without accommodation, it is the policy of the City of National City to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact our office at (619) 336-4300.
- Not unless a job announcement specifically indicates that an application will be for more than one position.
- An “eligibility list” is a list of names of persons who have competed in an “open” or “continuous” selection process for a classification and are eligible for employment in that classification because they received a score of 70% or above during the examination process. Eligibility lists will remain in effect for one year, unless sooner exhausted. The Human Resources Director may extend the duration of a list for up to one (1) additional year.
The Library is open
Monday – Wednesday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pmClosed
Thursday, Friday & Sunday- Library Address
1401 National City Blvd.
National City, CA 91950
MapFrom I-5
Exit on Mile of Cars Way. Go east to National City Blvd. make a left onto National City Blvd. Go north for about 3 / 4 mile past 16th St. The Library will be on the right hand side.From I-805
Exit on Plaza Blvd., and go west for 1 mile. Turn left onto Roosevelt Avenue. Go South for 1 /2 mile and turn left onto 16th St. Go East for 1 block and turn left onto National City Blvd. The Library is on the right hand side. A library card will be issued upon presentation of the following:
Current Picture Identification
- Valid California Driver’s License
- California Id Card
- Resident Alien Card
- Military Id
Address Verification (must include applicants name)
- Mail postmarked within 30 days
- Rent Receipt
- Utility Bill
- Check Book
- Car Registration
Parents or guardians must be present to sign application and show their ID and Proof of Address for teens and children under 18 years of age.
- The library has standard tax forms from January – April 15th. After April 15th, you can download tax forms at www.irs.gov. You can obtain California Tax forms at taxes.ca.gov/Income_Tax/Forms.shtml.
- The Library does not have the forms but you can download a copy at http://www.ftb.ca.gov/individuals/hra/forms.shtml.
- Yes, the library’s Wi-Fi (wireless) network is NCPLWireless. No password is required but there is a waiver you must agree to.
- No. Librarians don’t have the proper credentials to advise you on any legal case. However, they can direct you to websites or books on legal topics. The San Diego County Law Library has an extensive collection of legal materials at four locations countywide. For hours and locations, go to http://www.sdcll.org/location.htm.
No. Librarians don’t have the proper credentials to advise you on medical issues. However, they can direct you to websites or books on your health concerns.
More in depth information can be obtained at UCSD Biomedical & Medical Center.
- Yes, we accept Visa, Mastercard and Discover Credit Card payments.
- No.
- Only if you plan to sell at the National City Swap Meet more than twice a year. The fee for the Swap Meet business license is $50.00 and the license is valid until the end of the year. You do not need a license if you only plan to sell 1-2 times per calendar year.
- Before having a garage sale, rummage sale or yard sale you must obtain a valid permit from the City’s Finance Department. The fee for the permit is $10.00 and each sale can last up to 4 consecutive days.
- Every household is limited to 2 garage sales per year.
A valid business license must be acquired prior to conducting business in the City. Therefore, application and payment for a new business license should be submitted no later than 6 weeks prior to the date the business owner plans to begin conducting business, to allow adequate time for processing to be completed, including zoning approval and fire inspection.
The deadline to submit a renewal application and payment for an existing business is February 28th.- You should receive your business license 4-6 weeks after you apply.
- Yes. The reprinting fee is $10.00.
- You must complete a new Business Clearance Application (PDF) and pay a $50.00 relocation fee. In addition, please contact the Planning Department to ensure that your type of business is permitted at the new location.
- Go to the www.CitationProcessingCenter.com. You should be able to view your ticket by entering your license plate number and the state you live in.
- Any person, firm, corporation, partnership or other entity owning residential rental units in the City must apply and pay an annual license fee. The annual license fee is calculated based on a per unit basis or a flat fee plus a percentage of gross rents.
- A residential unit is defined as any room or combination of rooms rented out as a single-family dwelling, to be occupied by an individual or group of individuals.
- You should contact the Planning Department when you want to find out what improvements or land use can occur on a particular property. Zoning regulates setbacks, height or construction requirements as well as the type of business.
- You can obtain zoning information in this website on the Land Use Map (PDF), if you know the street address or cross streets. Additionally, you can contact the Planning Department at (619) 336-4310.
- Please contact the Planning Department to obtain the zoning of your property. The Land Use Code will determine what may be built in each zone.
- You must know the zoning designation of your property in order to determine the setback information. You can obtain zoning information on the Land Use Map (PDF), in this website if you know the street address or cross streets. Zoning information is also available by contacting the Planning Department at (619) 336-4310. If you know your zoning designation you can view the setbacks online using the Land Use Code.
- The Planning Department reviews all plans for walls and fences. Building permits are required for any fence or wall that are taller than 72 inches (six feet). Building permit applications are available through the Building Department. The maximum height permitted for a residential fence or wall is generally 6 feet; however, this depends on the location of the wall on the property. Please contact the Planning Department at (619) 336-4310 or check Land Use Code to obtain specific information on block walls and fences.
- In certain circumstances a home occupation may be approved. Please contact the Planning Department at (619) 336-4310 to determine requirements and to apply for a Home Occupation Permit. You may obtain additional information from Land Use Code Section 18.12.090.
- Second units or granny flats, otherwise known as Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU), are generally allowed in most single-family residential zones within the City. A discussion with Planning Department counter staff can verify your property’s zoning and potential for an ADU.
A variance is an authorization issued for a particular parcel by the Planning Commission to allow a property owner to deviate from development standards (e.g. parking, setbacks) set forth in the zoning regulations. In order to be approved, the variance request must meet several State-mandated findings.
- Click here for the Variance application (PDF)
- Click here to learn more about the Planning Commission.
- Click here for fee information (PDF).
If a discretionary approval, such as a Conditional Use Permit, Tentative Subdivision Map is needed, how long is the process?
Each process is different, but may take from 2 or 3 months or even up to year or more. Please contact the Planning Department for additional information. The discretionary application packet can be found here (PDF).- The parking requirements differ depending on the type of the use. Specific parking requirements are available in Land Use Code.
- If you know the property's address you can either call the Planning Department at (619) 336-4310 or the San Diego County Assessors Office.
- Information on fees collected for a building permit can be determined at the Building counter or call (619) 336-4210.
- A licensed surveyor completing a survey of your property can determine the location of your property lines. The City has plans that show your lot dimensions; however, you cannot determine the exact location of your lot lines without a survey of the property. The City does not recommend any specific surveyor or survey company.
- You may contact the Building Division at (619) 336-4210 to find out if we have a set of plans.
Yes. Some sign permits can be issued over the counter by the Planning Department. All others require a building permit from the Building Department. Over the counter permits available at the Planning Department include:
- Painted Wall Sign Permits,
- Sign Reface Permits, and
- Banner Permits
- Yes. Planning Department approval is required and can be obtained over the counter.
You will need to fill out a temporary banner permit application and submit the application with the filing fee of to the Planning Division at (619) 336-4310.
- Click here for the Banner Permit Application (PDF)
Redevelopment is primarily financed by tax increment revenue. Other revenue sources includes loans, grants and issuance of tax allocation bonds.
Typically, agencies use tax increment funds to leverage financial assistance from various agencies of the state and federal governments, and private sources.
The most common bond instrument used by redevelopment agencies to finance projects is called a tax allocation bond. These bonds, which are a loan of money to an agency, are not a debt of the community or the general taxpayer. Rather, they are repaid solely from tax increment revenue generated within the project area. In other words, increased tax revenues generated through redevelopment activities are funneled back into the project area to stimulate more development as well as to pay the costs involved.
The redevelopment agency has no power to set tax rates or levy property taxes. Property tax on properties within a redevelopment project area are governed by the same laws as properties outside redevelopment project areas.
Until a property is improved or sold assessed value and tax rates on redevelopment areas are restricted by property limitations.
When redevelopment activities are successful, the property values within and around the redevelopment project area increase over time due to the sale of property, or the rehabilitation and new construction of buildings. Thus, property tax increment revenues are the result of the rise in property values, not an increase in tax rates. The changed image and improved economic base increase the marketability of property in the area. Redevelopment activities enhance the marketability of properties.
A property owner may sell their property to a redevelopment agency. Under California law, a property is offered for sale if the owner offers it directly to the agency for a specified price before the agency begins negotiations with the property owner, or if it is offered for sale no more than six months before and is still available. An agency seeking to acquire property for redevelopment normally appraises the land and offers the owner its fair market value, which must be not less than the appraised value of the property.
The agency would hire an independent appraiser to establish the fair market value of the property. If the owner is not satisfied with the appraised value of the property, he may hire his own appraiser to re-evaluate the property after which both appraisals will be compared and a selling price negotiated. Fair market value is the value that the property would have if it were placed in today's market place and sold.
- Under California law, the City Attorney cannot provide legal advice to members of the public. For referrals, please see our Referral List.
Due to City Hall’s closure during the COVID-19 pandemic, building permit applications must be submitted via email. The process is as follows:
- Complete the Building Permit Application and email it to building@nationalcityca.gov.
- Once you receive a confirmation email from staff that your application has been received and you are provided the total amount of fees due, please complete the Credit Card Authorization Form and email it to building@nationalcityca.gov AND to payments@nationalcityca.gov.
- Upon confirmation of receipt of your payment Building Dept. staff will begin processing your application.
- Upon completion of work, please call the Building Inspection Line at (619) 336-4363 to schedule an inspection. A hard copy of the final permit will be delivered to the job site on the first inspection visit by the Building Inspector.
Yes. Due to City Hall’s closure during the COVID-19 pandemic, building permit applications and plans may be submitted online. The process is as follows:
- Complete the Building Permit Application and email it to building@nationalcityca.gov. In your email state that you have electronic plans to submit. Plans must be in PDF format and cannot exceed 500 MB in file size. Staff will then provide you with a File Cloud link and password where you can upload your plans.
- Once you receive a confirmation email from Building staff that your application and building plans have been received, staff will provide you with the total amount owed for plan review fees. To pay the fees due, please complete the Credit Card Authorization Form and email it to building@nationalcityca.gov AND to payments@nationalcityca.gov.
- Upon confirmation of receipt of your payment Building Dept. staff will begin processing your application and will provide you with a plan review tracking number. Typical turnaround time for the first review is 30 working days. You will be notified if plan corrections are needed.
- Once electronic plan review is successfully completed you will be contacted by staff and instructed to arrange and pre-pay with a third-party bonded reproduction printing company to have the plans printed. Provide staff with the name of the company and proof of pre-payment via email and staff will then forward the electronic version of the approved plans to the reproduction company and arrange for them to deliver three hard copy sets to the Bldg. Dept. by appointment only.
- Once received your application will continue to be processed and you will be informed via email of other fees that may be owed. Please complete the Credit Card Authorization Form and email it to building@nationalcityca.gov AND to payments@nationalcityca.gov.
- Upon confirmation of receipt of your payment, Building Dept. staff will continue processing your application.
- Once all supporting documents have been received and your application has been successfully processed, a final permit will be issued to you via email.
- Upon completion of work, please call the Building Inspection Line at (619) 336-4363 to schedule an inspection. A hard copy of the final permit will be delivered to the job site on the first inspection visit by the Building Inspector.
- The City Attorney represents the City of National City, the Community Development Commission of the City of National City, and the respective Departments in legal matters. The City Attorney cannot represent private individuals in private matters.
Yes. Follow the process below:
- Complete the Building Permit Application and email it to building@nationalcityca.gov. State in your email that you would like to submit hard copy plans.
- Staff will contact you to set up an appointment for you to drop off your plans at City Hall. The plans must be in a plastic bag and then placed on the“secured plan submittal table” which is located outside of City Hall at the main entrance. This entrance requires customers to walk up and down one flight of stairs. The City of National City will provide alternate submittal or pick-up procedures for any customer with a disability who is unable to navigate stairs. Customers in need of an accommodation are asked to call the City at (619) 336-4210 prior to arrival to submit plans at an alternate submittal location.
- Once you receive a confirmation email from Building staff that your application and plans have been received, staff will provide you with the total amount owed for plan review fees. To pay the fees due, please complete the Credit Card Authorization Form and email it to building@nationalcityca.gov AND to payments@nationalcityca.gov.
- Upon confirmation of receipt of your payment, Building Dept. staff will begin processing your application and will provide you with a plan review tracking number. Typical turnaround time for the first review is 30 working days. You will be notified if plan corrections are needed.
- Once plan review is successfully completed, your application will continue to be processed and you will be informed via email of other fees that may be owed. Please complete the Credit Card Authorization Form and email it to building@nationalcityca.gov AND to payments@nationalcityca.gov.
- Upon confirmation of receipt of your payment Building Dept. staff will continue processing your application and will provide you with a plan review tracking number.
- Once all supporting documents have been received and your application has been successfully processed, a final permit will be issued to you via email. To receive your final set of approved building plans send an email to building@nationalcityca.gov to request an appointment for pick up at City Hall.
- Upon completion of work, please call the Building Inspection Line at (619) 336-4363 to schedule an inspection. A hard copy of the final permit will be delivered to the job site on the first inspection visit by the Building Inspector.
- The City Attorney in National City is appointed by the City Council. The primary function of the City Attorney’s Office is to represent the City, and to advise its officials and employees regarding City business. The City Attorney is authorized to engage in the criminal prosecution of violations of the National City Municipal Code, which may be punishable as infractions or misdemeanors.
The District Attorney is elected by the voters of San Diego County. The main function of the District Attorney’s Office is to appear before and advise the Grand Jury, and to prosecute violations of state law. Such violations may constitute an infraction, a misdemeanor, or a felony. - To review or receive a copy of a public record maintained by the City, make your request to the City department that has the records or to the City Clerk. It is preferable that you make your request in writing so that the City can respond to your request in a timely and responsive manner.
To schedule an inspection, please call the Building Inspection Line at (619) 336-4363 and follow the voice prompts. Inspections must be requested 24 hours in advance. Inspections are conducted during the approximate hours of 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday, inspections are not conducted on Fridays.
I do not agree with a City department about the interpretation of a certain code requirement. Can the City Attorney help me?
If you are having an issue with a particular City department, please contact the Director of that particular department. The City Attorney’s role is to advise the various departments of the City, not individuals interacting with a department.You may view the scheduled time frame of your inspection by visiting our website and viewing the Daily Inspection Schedule. This schedule is posted every morning, Mon-Thurs. by 9:00 a.m.
REGISTER TO VOTE!
To determine whether you are a Registered Voter in National City you must first determine:
* Are you a U.S. Citizen?
* Are you a resident of the City of National City?
* Are you at Least 18 Years of Age?
* You are not currently serving a State or Federal Prison Term for the conviction of a felony.
* You have not currently been found mentally incompetent to vote by a court.
You can apply to register to vote right now by filing the online application.
Qualifications to Pre-Register to Vote:
Meet all of the other eligibility requirements to vote listed above and be 16 or 17 years of age.
REMINDER:
**If you have recently moved or your name has changed you must re-register to vote. Your vote will not count if this is not completed before the registration deadline. The deadline to vote is always 15 days prior to the election.
Do you need translated election materials?
- Call us at 858-565-5800, or
- Fill out the Translated Election Materials Request Form then:
- Mail:
San Diego County Registrar of Voters P.O. Box 85656, San Diego, CA 92186-5656
Fax: 858-505-7294
Email: ROVmail@sdcounty.ca.gov
- Mail:
Every active registered voter will receive a ballot in the mail prior to the Election Day. Voting Options are as follows:
Vote By Mail - Follow the instruction on the official ballot, prepare the ballot and insert into the envelope, sign, date and mail.
Return Your Mail Ballot to a Trusted Source - Mail box located at the Post Office, Mail Ballot Drop Box Location, or a Vote Center.
Vote Centers are open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily - Check the Registrar of Voters website for dates.