The City has a wide range of jobs which you might be interested in. The City posts job openings on a bulletin board in City Hall, on the City Web site, and on our job hotline at (650) 616-7055.

Generally, applications for summer positions are usually accepted throughout the year, but most positions are usually filled by April or May. If you are interested in a summer recreation job, call (650) 616-7185.

Contact the Planning Division first to make sure that the business would meet zoning and parking requirements. (Call us at 650 616-7074.) Have the following information available: proposed address, size in square feet, and the number of parking spaces. Once Planning gives you the preliminary approval, go to the Finance Division to officially apply for a Business License.

According to the San Bruno Municipal Code, it is unlawful for any person to commence, transact or carry on any business without first having procured a license from the City to do so. Those with home occupation businesses, apartment owners (with three or more living units), persons with commercial property rentals, outside contractors working in town on a project are all required to obtain City licenses. Contact the Finance Department Business Tax Clerk at (650) 616-7032 for more information.

The only sure answer to that question is to have the property surveyed. However, one method for locating the property line within one to three feet of its location is to: (1) obtain the width of the street right-of way from your title report or from the San Bruno Engineering staff; (2) measure the width of the street between curbs to find its centerline; (3) use a measurement that starts from the roadway centerline towards your property that is half the roadway width obtained in step one. Don’t be surprised if it extends behind the sidewalk. Word of caution: The roadway is not always built in the center of the right-of-way. Only a licensed surveyor/civil engineer can accurately locate your property line.

You can go to City's Corporation Yard at 225 Huntington Avenue. Each homeowner will be issued a pop-up cap at no charge.

The general rule is everything requires a permit, although the code allows some exceptions. Almost all repairs, conversions, demolitions, changes in occupancy, additions and alterations require a building permit, including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and structural changes. They are also required for smaller projects such as roofs, sewer lines, and water hearers. If you're not sure if you need a permit, contact the Building Division at 616-7076.

The amount you can add onto your home depends on the size of the existing home, size of the lot, and amount of covered parking. Many larger additions require approval from the Planning Commission. Small additions can typically be approved with only a building permit. For more information, visit the Community Development Department website at http://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/comdev_main.html or call 650 616-7074.

Yes, the City's Code Enforcement Division works to solve these types of problems. To make a complaint, call 650 616-7076 and have the following information available: site address where the problem is occurring, description of the issue, your name, and contact phone number. City staff will keep your name and phone number confidential, we will not tell your neighbor who complained (unless it is subpoenaed in a court case).

In the wrong hands, prescription medications can have fatal consequences. If they are not disposed of properly, they can contaminate the wastewater system. The San Bruno Police Department is one of several law enforcement agencies in the County to house a drop off container for this pilot program. Residents can bring their unused medication and place the items into the marked receptacle located in the Police Department lobby. The lobby is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please do not dispose needles or syringes in the receptacle.

Two new laws dealing with the use of wireless telephones while driving go into effect July 1, 2008. Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions concerning these new laws:
Q: When do the new wireless telephone laws take effect?
A: The new laws take effect July 1, 2008
Q: What is the difference between the two laws?
A: The first prohibits all drivers from using a handheld wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle. (Vehicle Code (VC) §23123). Motorists 18 and over may use a hands-free device. Drivers under the age of 18 may NOT use a wireless telephone or hands-free device while operating a motor vehicle(VC §23124).

To see a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions regarding the new laws, click here.

Call code enforcement at 650-616-7074

San Bruno Fire will come out to provide and install smoke detectors to those that are not able to do so themselves. Please call 650-616-7096 to make a request.

An encroachment permit is needed anytime you wish to perform any work in the public right-of-way. This is the area outside your property that generally includes the sidewalk, curb and gutter, planting strip, driveway cut to your property and the street. An encroachment permit is not only the mechanism by which you gain permission to do work in the right-of-way, but it also assures that your work will be inspected to established standards and, upon acceptance, protects you from potential liability that may otherwise come about by substandard or unauthorized work. More on getting an encroachment permit.

Basic responsibility for sidewalk repair rests with the adjacent homeowner. However, there are some instances-such as when a City tree or utility line caused damage to a sidewalk-that the City would make the repairs. For more information, contact Engineering at (650) 616-7065.

Yes. The San Bruno Police Department has had an Explorer Post since 1976. In addition to learning in a classroom setting, Explorers participate in practical instruction pertaining to traffic control, laws of arrest, and juvenile law. Explorers also participate in ride-alongs with officers, assist clerical personnel, aid in search and rescue. In order to become an Explorer Post member, applicants must be between fourteen and twenty years old, have received school grades that are "C" or above, and successfully completed a background investigation that includes recommendations from school administrators, employers, and neighbors. If you are interested in the explorer program please call the Police Department at (650) 616-7100.

In a continuing attempt to maintain an efficient and responsive noise abatement office at San Francisco International Airport, the complaint process has been made more accessible and responsive. A new toll-free number has been established so that citizens may call without charges. The number is (877) 206-8290.

They can be reached by phone, email or you may write to them. You can also attend a City Council Meeting and address them during the "Public Comment " portion of the agenda. You will be allowed three minutes to speak as an individual or five minutes if you are attending with a group. Council action will not be taken at this time, staff is directed by Council to investigate when appropriate.

The City of San Bruno has ten Citizen Advisory Commissions, Boards and Committees, whose volunteer members are San Bruno residents appointed by the City Council. Members meet in the evening, once a month, serving staggered four-year terms that expire in October of every even year, at that time they may wish to seek re-appointment for another term.

Applications are available here, or you can pick one up in the City Clerk's office in City Hall, located at 567 El Camino Real, or call us at (650) 616-7058 or email us at vhasha@sanbruno.ca.gov and we will be happy to mail or email you one. Return completed applications to the above email or physical address. You may apply any time, applications are kept on file for two years. When vacancies occur, they will be posted at City Hall and announced on San Bruno Cable T.V. Channel 11. We will also contact applicants on file to confirm your continued interest.

You must do all reservations in person at the Parks and Recreation Services Department (located inside of San Bruno City Park). Please bring proof of residency if you want the resident rates. Office hours are 8am - 9pm Monday-Thursday, 8-5pm Fridays and 9-1 on Saturday and Sunday's. For more information about rentals click here. (link to rental info page)

You will need a permit if you want to remove a tree or when pruning a tree and removing up to one-quarter of the crown or existing foliage of the tree, or up to one-quarter of the root system. You can get a removal or pruning permit from the Parks Division by calling 650 616 7180.

To rent the hall one should call (650) 371-0106 and leave their info on the voicemail. Then someone from the Chamber of Commerce will call then back.

Call code enforcement at 650-616-7074

Come into the Library during open hours or apply online. A library card will be issued to any California resident upon presentation of a valid picture ID with a current address on it. If your ID does not have a current address on it, please bring in official mail, such as a utility bill or credit card bill, for address verification. The first library card is free! If you are under 18 years of age, you will need to bring in a parent or guardian to get a library card.

The total number of items on any one card at any given time is 50 items for all the libraries. Specific item limits and loan periods vary according to what you are checking out.

Fines are 25 cents per day for adult and young adult materials. It is 15 cents per day for children's materials.

You may pay your Library fines in person at the Library or Online by logging onto your Library account.

We have opportunities for teens to get involved at the San Bruno Library, and earn community service credit at the same time! We have many projects that you can do. The hours are flexible, you can bring in your headphones for most tasks, you can meet new people, and learn more about your local library. Contact Susan at (650) 616-7078 or email Susan Goetz to schedule a time to volunteer.

Currently, we are accepting applications in person or via fax. You may print out the utility service application, fill it out, and fax it to (650) 876-0256. Or you can bring it to the Customer Service desk during our regular business hours of 8:00 am to 5:00pm from Monday through Friday. An initial service fee of $90, $50 of which is refundable, will be charged to new customers. For more information, please contact the Finance Department at (650) 616-7086.

The wastewater rates is calculated based on the average water usage between December and April. These months are used because residents, generally, water their lawns the least during these months. Thus majority of the water used goes down the drain. The average water usage between December and April will then be used as the basis for wastewater charge from July thru June of the following year. Current rates for water and wastewater charges may be found here. You may also contact the Finance Department for more information at (650) 616-7086.

All water customers are billed a monthly service fee depending on the size of the water meter installed at the service location and a per unit charge for water consumed. You can find all rates in the Master Fee Schedule. For more information, please contact the Finance Department at (650) 616-7086.

Water consumption tier 1 and tier 2 are the two different rates of metered water. For all single family residential accounts, units number 1 to 18 are billed at a lower rate per unit to encourage conservation. The lower rate is reflected in tier 1. All units in excess of 18 are billed in tier 2. Apartments, multi-units and commercial accounts are billed at a flat rate per unit consumed. For more information, please contact the Finance Department at (650) 616-7086.

Garbage collection is provided by San Bruno Garbage Company. The City provides billing services on behalf of the San Bruno Garbage Company. For detailed information regarding garbage and recycling collection, collection dates, or scheduling extra service, please contact the San Bruno Garbage Company at (650) 583-8536.

To report a water or wastewater leak or emergency, please contact the Corporation Yard at (650) 616-7162.

Utility services may be disconnected if you fail to pay past due charges on your utility statement. A reconnect service fee of $90 (before 2:00 pm) or $150 (after 2:00 pm) will be imposed to restore service. Any unauthorized attempt to establish service will result in a meter-tampering fine of $500. For more information, please contact the Finance Department at (650) 616-7086.

The Utility Billing office is located in San Bruno City Hall at 567 El Camino Real in San Bruno, CA.

The quantity charge of wastewater is based on metered water use. For all residential accounts, the quantity charge is based on the average metered water use consumed through two billing periods during the winter months (December to April). The sewer usage average is changed annually based on the winter months average and are effective for all wastewater bills mailed on or after July 1. For more information, please contact the Finance Department at (650) 616-7086.

PG&E payments are not accepted by the City of San Bruno. To find a local office, please contact PG&E directly at (800) 743-5000.