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Why doesn’t the City have building permits and plans for my home constructed prior to 1991?: Prior to City incorporation in 1991, the area encompassed by Lake Forest was under the jurisdiction of the County of Orange. The County delivered all known plans and permits for this area to the City. The County did not have building plans and permits for every address, and the City only received those that were available.

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1. What is the California Public Records Act?: The California Public Records Act defines those documents that are open and available to the public.

2. How do I make a public records request?: Per the Public Records Act, the City upon a request for a copy of records, has ten days from receipt of the request to respond. You may submit a public records request by using the City's online Public Records Request Portal or you may submit a written request and deliver to the City Clerk's Office. If you have any questions, contact the City Clerk's Office, at (949) 461-3420.
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3. Why doesn’t the City have building permits and plans for my home constructed prior to 1991?: Prior to City incorporation in 1991, the area encompassed by Lake Forest was under the jurisdiction of the County of Orange. The County delivered all known plans and permits for this area to the City. The County did not have building plans and permits for every address, and the City only received those that were available.