Public Works & Engineering

Public Works

Public Works Crew outdoors working in the median of a streetThe Public Works Division is responsible for the maintenance of the City's infrastructure, including:

  • City streets, roadway signage, and landscaping
  • Performing graffiti abatement for public facilities
  • Managing drainage structures
  • Performing upkeep of City parks
  • Overseeing the maintenance of City-owned traffic signals

The Division is to dedicated to delivering services to the community in a timely, professional manner. We are committed to cleaning, repairing, and improving the City's parks and infrastructure, keeping Los Alamitos safe, clean, and attractive for current and future generations to come.

Engineering

Little Cottonwood Park Parking The Engineering Division is responsible for managing, scheduling and implementing the City’s Capital Improvement Program, as well as seeking funding for these projects. Dedicated to helping identify solutions that improve the infrastructure of our streets, the Engineering Division provides technical expertise regarding traffic signals, street lighting, traffic signs, and the issuance of encroachment and wide-load permits.



Related Documents

Permit Forms

  1. Encroachment Permit (PDF)
  2. Wide Load Transportation Permit (PDF)
  3. General Curb Marking Request (PDF)
  4. Service Request Form (PDF)

Supplemental Documents & Forms

  1. Certificate of Insurance Sample (PDF)
  2. Moratorium Map (PDF)
  3. Preparation for Rough Weather (PDF)
  4. Southern California Edison Safety Tips - Tree Workers (PDF)
  5. Speed Hump Policy (PDF)
  6. Standard Conditions - Encroachment Permit (PDF)
  7. Standard Conditions - Overload Transportation Permit (PDF)
  8. Traffic Control Plan - General Notes (PDF)
  9. Wide Load Transportation - Truck Route (PDF)
  10. Street Tree Packet 2021 (PDF)

Urban Forest Program

  1. Parkway Tree Master Plan Policy
  2. Tree Removal Request Form
  3. Tree Dedication Memorial Application