Fair Housing Basics 

The City of Encinitas contracts with Legal Aid Society of San Diego to provide fair housing services to Encinitas residents and owners, including education and outreach. Join Legal Aid Society of San Diego for a free training open to anyone – applicants for renting, tenants, and housing providers! Learn about your rights and responsibilities under anti-discrimination laws. Visit the Legal Aid Society of San Diego website to check for upcoming trainings. 

Date: Tuesday, Dec. 20 

Time: 1 p.m. 

Click here to register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Encinitas Website Update 

On Dec. 15, Encinitas launched a new website offering a modern digital experience serving as the hub for City information and services. Encinitas's new website is user-friendly and designed with the resident's journey in mind including: 

-Enhanced search capabilities

-Organized information available within a few clicks

-Data translated into infographics for ease of interpretation

-Functionality designed to work on mobile devices

-Integration with the City’s services offered online

No Service Delays For Residential Waste and Recycling Services During the Christmas and New Year Holiday

Due to Christmas Day and New Year’s Day falling on a Sunday, there will be no disruption in regular residential waste and recycling service. As a result, EDCO will be performing regularly scheduled residential collection services during the weeks of Dec. 26 and Jan. 2. All public disposal sites, buyback centers and customer service offices will be closed on Sunday, Dec. 25, and Sunday, Jan. 1 only. This includes Fallbrook Waste & Recycling Services.

EDCO would also like to remind its customers to recycle this holiday season. Paper gift wrap, gift boxes, greeting cards, cardboard and glass, metal and plastic beverage containers can all be recycled in their commingled recycling containers. Food scraps, Christmas trees, fresh wreaths and garlands, and cut flowers can also be recycled. Customers can simply place live decorations and organics in their designated green carts after all lights and decorations have been removed.

For more holiday information visit the EDCO website.

Classes, Camps and Programs for the Winter Season

Winter registration for all camps and programs is now open! There are programs for all ages, interests and abilities. From cooking camps and karate to fitness courses and youth sports, the City of Encinitas has something fun for everyone! See a full list of offerings in the brand-new online Winter Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Guide.

To register, visit the Encinitas Park and Recreation webpage.

City Notice

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Encinitas is currently accepting applications for the annual recruitment and appointment to City Commissions. Application forms must be completed online from the City’s website. All applicants must be registered voters of the City of Encinitas. There are two application deadlines: one for incumbents wishing to reapply and a later date for all other applicants. The deadline for incumbents wishing to reapply is Thursday, Jan. 19 at 5 p.m., and the deadline for all other applicants is Thursday, Jan. 26 at 5 p.m. All applicants will be asked to attend the Feb. 8 City Council meeting (subject to change) to briefly discuss (two to three minutes) their qualifications and interest in serving on a commission. Appointments may be made at the same meeting or continued to a future City Council meeting. Terms will begin Mar. 1. 

For more information on commission terms expiring and appointments visit the News Center webpage.

Infrastructure Task Force Applications

The City of Encinitas is accepting applications for appointment to the newly created Infrastructure Task Force (ITF). Members of the ITF will be appointed by the City Council and include seven community members based on the following structure:

One member from each Council District for a total of four (4) members

Three (3) at-large members 

The seven (7) members shall be a combination of backgrounds and experience. Council will strive to include at least: 

-Two women

-One person of color

-At least one person who rents their residence

-At least one person from a city business group/association

-At least one person with expertise in mobility – cycling, walking etc.

-At least one person with technical expertise in finance/accounting

-At least one person with technical expertise in construction, transportation planning or civil engineering. 

The identified draft mission and overarching goals for the ITF: 

-Identify the City’s capital improvement backlog and future needs for the 2025 to 2035 timeframe. 

-Define criteria and clarify processes for identifying and prioritizing future city CIP needs, projects and funding opportunities. 

-Ensure that the CIP program and prioritization is linked to the City’s policies, strategic plan and planning priorities. 

-Ensure transparency in communications about infrastructure needs, challenges and the work of the ITF. Make recommendations regarding funding the City’s infrastructure backlog at the conclusion of the task force work. 

The ITF meetings are open to the public and will be noticed according to the Brown Act. Meetings will be held bi-monthly from January 2023 through January 2024, culminating in a final report with recommendations and presentation to the City Council in February or March 2024. The City requires all commissions, committees, task forces and board members to be vaccinated for COVID-19. ITF members shall attest that they are in compliance with the vaccine regulations required by the City. For more information, click here to view the City Council agenda report.

To fill out an application, click here.

Development Services Department 

The last day to submit for permits through the Customer Self-Service (CSS) portal before the City’s December holiday closure is Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. No new permit submittals will be accepted during the City Holiday closure. The new 2022 Building/Fire Codes will go into effect on Jan 1, 2023.

MyEncinitas App – Available Now!

The MyEncinitas App is a digital portal that allows users to obtain information related to City services and request assistance. Through the app, residents can find online information, report an issue, learn about City projects and more.

Please visit the City’s website to download the app today!