Moving companies in Irvine, CA.

Showroom Transport

Irvine, CA

★ 2.9 (56 reviews)

ABC Auto Shipping, Inc.

Irvine, CA

★ 4.8 (518 reviews)

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Local services and rules

Moving to Irvine: who to call and what the city asks.

Irvine's zoning requirements prohibit boarding houses, defined as residences with two or more rental agreements, in many locations. Street sweeping in the Irvine Business Complex and on public streets around the Irvine Spectrum area runs twice monthly, between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Dogs four months of age and older must be licensed and current on their rabies vaccination under both State of California and City of Irvine rules, while cat licensing is not required.

Preferential permits, arterial sweeping and construction hours

Irvine has Preferential parking districts. Proof of residence is required to obtain a Preferential Permit.

Arterial roadways are typically swept weekly, Monday through Friday, between 2:30 and 7 a.m.

The City of Irvine Municipal Code restricts construction activities to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. Construction is prohibited on Sundays and Federal Holidays.

The Toll Roads, OCTA, Metrolink, Amtrak and Spectrumotion

On The Toll Roads, State Routes 73, 133, 241 and 261, all tolls are collected electronically. They can be paid online or with a FasTrak account.

The transportation network in the City of Irvine is provided by partners including the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), Metrolink, Amtrak and Spectrumotion.

Utility accounts: SCE, OCPA, The Gas Company and Cox

Southern California Edison (SCE) is the electrical utility provider for the City of Irvine. Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) is a Community Choice Energy Program; the local utility providers still maintain the electricity grid, deliver energy, and handle billing.

Southern California Gas Company (The Gas Company) provides natural gas to those residing or operating a business in the City of Irvine.

For cable and internet, the city's utilities page lists AT&T, DirecTV and Cox Communications as providers. Cox provides digital cable television and high speed Internet.

Irvine Ranch Water District and Waste Management

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) provides domestic water service, sewage collection and water reclamation to the City of Irvine and portions of surrounding communities.

Waste Management offers residential services in the City of Irvine, including waste removal and a recycling program with curbside pick-up.

For ordering additional recycling carts at no cost, billing, bulky item pick-up and temporary service, the number to call at Waste Management is 949-642-1191.

Unwanted paint can be recycled free of charge at a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center.

The New to Irvine page, library cards and voter registration

The City of Irvine has a New to Irvine page of services that may be helpful to new residents; for more information call 949-724-6000. Irvine is served by four school districts, with schools for grades K-12.

Irvine Public Library cards are free and available to California residents. A valid government-issued photo ID and proof of California residence are needed.

The Orange County Registrar of Voters accepts online voter registration through the California Secretary of State's website.