| Date of Incorporation: |
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December 4, 1978 |
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| Type of Government:
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General
Law City |
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| Population: |
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5712 |
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| Area: |
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6.2 Square Miles |
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| Housing Units: |
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2236 |
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| L.A. County Assessor's Total Assessed Valuation
Land Use:
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$773,680,418
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Land Use:
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The community is characterized by a
combination of residential, agricultural, and open space
areas. The agricultural uses and animal keeping are
commonly accessory to residential usage of land in the City. |
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| Road Miles: |
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42 Miles |
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1999 - 2000 Annual Budget:
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$4,768,024 (includes grants, subventions and
assessments. |
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| Municipal Services - City:
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Administration, Planning, Parks and Recreation,
Fire Department (part paid and part volunteer) |
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| Building and Safety and Engineering Services: |
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Transtech
Engineers, Inc.
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| Law Enforcement, Animal Control, Street
Maintenance: |
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Los Angeles County
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Community Characteristics: |
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La
Habra Heights, located just 25
miles southeast of downtown Los
Angeles, is a picturesque
community comprised of hillside
estates, grasslands, oak
woodlands, avocado and citrus
groves, riding trails, and
panoramic views. Parcels are
large, minimum one-acre lots;
drainage courses remain in the
natural state; vegetation is
varied; and farm animals are
common household pets. The narrow,
winding roads and virtually
non-existent sewer and storm drain
system enhance the rural nature of
the community. The Heights
incorporated in 1978 in an effort
to preserve our entirely
residential, rural atmosphere. The
community consists of 6.2 square
miles and 6,794 residents.
Volunteerism is alive in the
Heights with residents staffing
the 50+ year old Fire Department
and working to preserve the unique
scenic beauty and wildlife through
several community organizations.
Demographically, the community is well educated,
mid-to-upper income, and
politically conservative. Citizen
participation in the City planning
and governmental processes is very
high, founded largely on a strong
sense of community identification.
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