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Mission Statement: To promote the creation and preservation of facilities and communities that are safe, accessible, and sustainable for the benefit of Irvine's residents, businesses, and visitors.
The State legislature passed and Governor Brown signed Assembly X1 26 dissolving redevelopment agencies throughout the state of California in 2011. The California Supreme Court upheld the legislation and set a dissolution date of February 1, 2012 when all redevelopment agency activities were suspended. Assembly Bill X1 26 established Successor Agencies and Oversight Boards whose purpose is to wind down the affairs of a dissolved redevelopment agency.
The City of Irvine Residential Rehabilitation Program (RRP) offers financial assistance through 0% interest deferred loans and emergency grants to assist low income homeowners with critical home improvements. Loans or grants are available to assist homeowners in need of health and safety, building code, and accessibility related repairs.
The City has prepared a brochure covering all facets of affordable housing in Irvine, including locations and phone numbers for all developments with affordable units. Please contact us at 949-724-7456 or 949-724-7454 if you need additional information.
The City of Irvine receives annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) entitlement grant funds from the U.S.
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Neighborhood Services coordinates activities that preserve and enhance the character of Irvine’s neighborhoods.
The City of Irvine Zoning Ordinance is now available online. The online version is keyword searchable to help you locate the exact items of interest.
A healthy and vibrant business community is important to the overall health and vitality of the City. We therefore welcome new businesses and encourage business expansions. If you are considering locating or expanding your business in Irvine, there are helpful links to sites under the Doing Business tab on the main web page, for example, the Irvine Chamber of Commerce Tab may be able to provide guidance and assistance with site selection and issues relating to non-City agencies.
Transportation Development Review is responsible for transportation activities and projects as well as comprehensive planning. Current planning activities include reviewing transportation and traffic impacts due to development projects, and reviewing and analyzing other traffic-related capital improvement projects. Transportation Development Review staff coordinate with the Community Development Department, along with the Development Engineering and the Transportation Planning & Project Development Divisions, to provide transportation review of all development applications.