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1. What is SB407 and how will the City apply the legislative requirements of this bill?
2. Why do I need a building permit?
3. How long will it take to get a Building Permit?
4. What is an Owner-Builder?
5. I want to remodel my kitchen. Will I have to bring the whole house “up to code?”
6. I recently purchased a house which had work done without a permit. I also have performed further work without obtaining permits. Will everything have to be ripped out?
7. Are there regulations concerning the use of streets and sidewalks for the placement of construction-related vehicles and material?
8. What happens if I do not obtain a building permit?
9. How much will my permit cost?
10. How do I check the status of my plan check?
11. How do I obtain a re-roof, plumbing, electrical or mechanical permit?
12. What are Green Buildings and are they important?
13. What Codes are enforced in Pismo Beach?

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1. How do I get an application for a City of Pismo Beach Business License?
2. How much does a business license cost?
3. What if my business is home-based?
4. Where do I get the application for a Home Occupation Permit?
5. How long does it take to receive the business license?
6. How do I get a business license for special events, such as Art in the Park, Car Show, etc.?
7. When do I need to renew my license?
8. What if I sell my business?
9. How do I obtain a Fictitious Business Name?
10. How do I obtain a resale or sales tax permit?
11. If I hire someone to do work at my home, such as gardening or housekeeping services, do they need to have a City of Pismo Beach business license?
12. What if I have a complaint about a business located in the City of Pismo Beach?
13. What if I have a complaint about a contractor that I hired to do work at my home?

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1. What will be included in the Chapman Estate Strategic Master Plan?
2. Will the Plan be mindful of other venues in the City and if/how the use of the Estate could be a source of competition?
3. What about the Conditional Use Permit the City approved for the Estate Grounds?
4. Will the Conditional Use Permit change when the Strategic Master Plan is approved?
5. Where can I find additional information on the City’s involvement with the Estate?
6. How can I participate in the Plan preparation?
7. When will the Plan be adopted and implemented?

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1. Who is the City Attorney?
2. Does the City Attorney represent individual citizens who live in Pismo Beach?
3. If I have been involved in an accident and feel as though the City of Pismo Beach is at fault, what should I do?
4. Where can I get a copy of the Municipal Code or City Ordinance?
5. How do I contact the City Attorney?

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1. How can I get a copy of the agenda?
2. How can I get a copy of a staff report?
3. How can I get a copy of a Resolution or Ordinance?
4. How do I request copies of City documents?
5. How can I submit a concern, question, request, suggestion, etc. to the City?
6. How can I find out what happened at a Council meeting?
7. How can I get a DVD of a City Council meeting?
8. When is the next City Council election and what are the requirements to run for office?
9. How do I obtain a Marriage License?
10. Can I get married on the beach?
11. Where do I get the City's demographics?
12. Can I apply for a Passport at City Hall?
13. Where do I go for Birth, Death, or Marriage Certificates?
14. How often is the City Newsletter published and how is it distributed?
15. How do I file an appeal to the of a Planning Commission decision?

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1. When does the City Council meet?
2. May I address the City Councilmembers at a meeting?
3. Would the City be willing to adopt a proclamation or resolution regarding my issue?
4. How can I submit a concern, question, request, suggestion, etc. to the City?
5. Do the City Councilmembers represent individual districts?
6. Is Pismo Beach a General Law or Charter City?
7. What Political Parties do the City Councilmembers belong to?
8. How do I invite the City Council to an event?
9. How do I schedule a meeting with the City Council?
10. What is the Home Improvement Program and how can I apply?

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1. Why is paid parking necessary in the downtown area?
2. Why are there no meters in front of each parking space?
3. Where are the Parking Pay Stations?
4. How do I use the Parking Pay Stations?
5. What are the hours of operation?
6. What are my parking alternatives?
7. If I have problems, complaints or issues, who can I contact?
8. Does the City offer free metered public parking for “Qualified Veterans”

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1. Do I need a permit to work in the City right-of-way?
2. Where are my sewer lateral, water lateral, right-of-way , property line and public utilities?
3. When will my street be repaved or other public improvements be completed?
4. My street is flooding, who do I call?
5. My street needs sweeping, who do I call?
6. Who do I contact for garbage collection?
7. How do I get a stop sign installed on my street?
8. How do I get my curb painted red?
9. How do I get my sidewalk fixed?
10. There is an injured marine animal on the beach, who do I contact?

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1. How do I apply for a film permit?
2. How much will I pay for my film permit?
3. Can I reserve parking spaces for my filming crew?
4. I want to apply for a film permit at the Sand Dunes.
5. Do I need a film permit to film on private property?
6. Can I film at night?
7. Can I use a drone?

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1. What is the address and how do I get to City Hall?
2. How can I submit a concern, question, request, suggestion, etc. to the City?
3. How can I obtain a copy of a City Resolution or Ordinance?
4. How do I report a broken streetlight?
5. How do I report graffiti?
6. What company provides cable TV service in the City of Pismo Beach?
7. Who do I call with a water & sewer utility billing question?
8. How often are streets swept?
9. How do I become a volunteer for the City of Pismo Beach?
10. What is the weather like at Pismo Beach?
11. There is an injured marine animal on the beach, who do I contact?
12. What is the Home Improvement Program and how can I apply?
13. Can ashes of a loved one be scattered at Pismo Beach?
14. How do I safely dispose of my home generated needles and syringes?
15. How can I dispose of Latex Paint?

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1. What is a General Plan?
2. Why is the city updating the Local Coastal Program now?
3. What is a Local Coastal Plan?
4. Timeline/Schedule
5. The predictions show that significant flodding and tidal inundation won't happen in the short term. Why does adaptation need to be established now?
6. How certain are the predictions?
7. Why is sea level rise important to Pismo Beach?
8. What is Vulnerability Assessment?
9. Who will pay for sea level rise adaptation projects?
10. How will input from the community be used in sea level rise planning locally?
11. Where can I find information about sea level rise predictions and associated coastal hazards?

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1. What is the address and how do I get to City Hall?
2. How can I obtain a copy of a City Resolution or Ordinance?
3. How do I report graffiti?
4. What is the Home Improvement Program and how can I apply?

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1. Can I walk my dog on the beach?
2. What do I do if I find an injured or loose animal?
3. Can I camp on Pismo Beach?
4. Can I have a fire on Pismo Beach?
5. Can I drive a vehicle or ride a horse on Pismo Beach?
6. Can I dig for clams on Pismo Beach?
7. What is the weather like at Pismo Beach?
8. Do I need a Fishing Permit/License to fish off the Pismo Beach pier?
9. 18. How Can I find out about water quality in Pismo Beach?
10. Does the City of Pismo Beach offer a Junior Lifeguard Program?
11. Can I swim or ride my jet ski near the pier?
12. Can I jump off the pier?

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1. Do I need a permit to get married on the beach?
2. Can I reserve a campsite through you?
3. Do I have to reserve a designated area to use it?
4. Does the city provide equipment (table & chairs) with the rental of designated areas within a park?

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1. How does someone apply for planning approval?
2. How do I determine where my property lines are?
3. Where can I get a copy of "as-built" plans of my house/site/commercial building?
4. Do I need a permit for flatwork or to pave my driveway?
5. Do I need a permit to reface my sign?
6. What is the zoning on my property?
7. What can I build on my property?
8. I’m building an addition to my Home/office/commercial building. What are my setbacks?
9. What new developments are going on in the City?
10. Do I need a permit to build a fence/wall? Or can I add some lattice above my existing wall or fence?
11. How do I file an appeal to the City Council of a Planning Commission decision?

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1. Location of the Police Department
2. Hours of Operation
3. Alcohol Permit (Service/Sale)
4. Animal Related Issues
5. Carry Concealed Weapons Permit (CCW)
6. Clearance Letters
7. Fingerprinting
8. Fix-it Tickets
9. Request a Copy of a Police Report
10. Ride-Along Request
11. Street Closures
12. Taxi Driver Permit
13. Tours of the Police Department
14. Vehicle Releases
15. Victims' Rights
16. Volunteering
17. Camping on Pismo Beach?
18. Campfires on Pismo Beach?
19. Clam Digging on Pismo Beach?
20. Dogs on the Beach?
21. Fishing Permit/Fishing Off the Pismo Beach Pier?
22. Vehicles or Horses on the Beach?
23. Weather at Pismo Beach?

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1. What should I do if I am experiencing sewer problems?
2. Who can I contact regarding trash service?
3. What can I put in my recycle, green waste and trash bins?
4. Where can I get sandbags?
5. Who do I contact to get a pothole fixed?
6. Whom do I contact to report a problem with a street light?
7. Who do I contact after hours for a Water or Wastewater problem?
8. Where does our water come from?
9. What kind of disinfectant is used in the City’s Drinking Water?
10. Where does the City’s responsibility end on a water service lateral?
11. Where does the City’s responsibility end on backflow devices?
12. Is Fluoride added to the City’s drinking water?
13. Does the City sample the drinking water?
14. Where can a copy of the City’s Annual Consumer Confidence Report (C.C.R.) be found?
15. Where does the City’s responsibility end on a sewer service lateral?
16. Who is responsible for trimming trees?

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1. How do I register online for an activity?
2. Why does the City offer a 4% discount on online classes?
3. Can I reserve a campsite through you?
4. How do I request a Customer ID and password for an online registration account?
5. Can I view my transaction history and print out my past receipts online?
6. What is the City’s Federal Tax ID Number?
7. Do I need a permit to get married on the beach?
8. Do I have to reserve a designated area to use it?

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1. What is a “claim”?
2. How do I file a claim for monetary damages against the City?
3. What happens to the claim after it is filed?
4. Is this the same thing as small claims court?

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1. What is a Short-Term Rental?
2. What is a Homestay Rental?
3. Is there a difference between the application for a Short-Term Rental license and a Homestay license?
4. What is the Good Neighbor Policy?
5. How are 'days' counted when regulating STRs versus long-term rentals?
6. Can I rent my ADU as an STR?
7. Do I need to live in my STR once it is licensed?
8. My property is in the correct zone, but I'm in a condominium or planned development, can I rent my home as an STR/Homestay?
9. I just bought a new house, when can I apply for an STR license?
10. What if my house has an existing, attached ADU, am I eligible for an STR?
11. Who enforces the STR Ordinance?
12. What if I know of an unlicensed STR/Homestay in my neighborhood?
13. I am renting my home on a month-to-month basis, am I subject to the standards and provisions of this ordinance?
14. What are the fines if a residence is operating as an unlicensed STR?
15. Do I need a Business License for my STR?
16. What can I expect at the STR / Homestay inspection?
17. What is the difference between a Vacation Rental and Short-Term Rental?

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1. How do I establish water & sewer utility services?
2. How do I close my account for water & sewer utility services?
3. When is my utility bill due?
4. How can I pay my bill?
5. Can I pay my utility bill with a credit card?
6. Can I pay my utility bill or check my account history on the City's website?
7. Does the City have a program that would allow me to authorize an automatic debit from my bank account to pay my water-sewer bill?
8. What are the various charges that make up my utility bill?
9. What occurs when the City receives a non-sufficient funds notice from a customer's bank?
10. Can I request my water bill for a specific date or cycle?
11. What is a Delinquent Notice?
12. Why was my account sent to collections?
13. What do I do if I go on vacation, return home on a non-business day, and find that my utility service has been terminated due to non-payment?
14. Can my account be transferred if I move from one home to another within the City?
15. How is the meter reading performed?
16. Can the water meter be re-read if there is a question as to a reading error?
17. Since I pay a bi-monthly service charge that is based on the size of my water meter, do I own the water meter?
18. How do I get a hydrant meter?
19. Who do I call for Trash customer service?
20. Does the City pick up hazardous waste?
21. Why am I required to sign up for trash if I don't want to?