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1. What are the allowed construction hours?
2. What are the allowed hours for yard maintenance?
3. What can I do about my neighbor's dog barking all the time?
4. Can I have horses on my property?
5. Can I have chickens on my property?
6. Can I build a chicken coop on my property?
7. Can I store my RV, trailer, camper, or boat on my property?
8. What are the parking requirements?

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1. What am I, the Instructor, responsible for?
2. How are instructors paid?
3. Are there any prerequisite items required before my proposed class(es) begins?
4. Do I need to re-apply if not chosen in the first round?
5. How are new classes and programs selected?

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1. Do I need a permit for a fence?
2. Do I need a permit to install a electric vehicle (EV) charger?
3. Do I need to submit my building permit revisions to the Planning Department?
4. Do my plans need to be prepared by a licensed architect or engineer?
5. How do I renew an expired building permit?
6. How do I check if my neighbor has building permits for the work they are doing?

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1. How do I make a claim against the City

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1. What are the requirements for a deck?
2. What are the requirements for a shed?
3. What are the requirements for a retaining wall?
4. What are the requirements for a pool?
5. What are the requirements for a tennis court or basketball court?
6. Can I add a second story to my home?
7. Do I need a permit to repave my driveway or expand my driveway?
8. How close can I build next to a creek or water channel?
9. How do I know what zoning district my property is in?
10. How do I determine what my property setbacks are?
11. What is the maximum size I can build my home?
12. What is the maximum building height for my home?
13. I own multiple properties. How can I confirm these were legally created parcels?
14. How do I connect my property to the sewer system?
15. Can I put a septic tank on my property?
16. How do I connect to electricity on a vacant property?
17. How do I get water service or a water meter on a vacant property?
18. Why is a vacant property labeled "unbuildable"?
19. Can I build a pre-manufactured or modular structure?

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1. What does it involve
2. How do I get involved
3. What happens at a meeting
4. Neighborhood Watch Signs

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1. Where is the Orinda Community Center?
2. How do I get to the Orinda Community Center?
3. Where do I register for classes, programs and/or sports leagues?
4. Are dogs allowed off leash in public parks or sports fields?
5. How do I reserve a facility?
6. How do I find out if a Sports Field is closed?

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1. How do I determine where my property lines are?
2. Are there any easements on my property?
3. How do I get a copy of my title report?
4. How do I obtain a copy of the original plans when my home was built?
5. How do I apply for a new address or change my existing address?
6. What are the rules for leaving out garbage or trash bins?
7. What can I do if my neighbor has a neglected swimming pool?
8. Can I place a storage pod or container on the street in front of my property?
9. When is a soils report required?
10. How do I apply for a business license?
11. How do I display a banner at the BART overpass?
12. Do I need a permit for a garage sale?
13. Can I run my business out of my home?

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1. Fingerprinting (Livescan) Services ?

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1. How can a resident request pothole repair?
2. What can the City do regarding overgrown vegetation along the roadside?
3. Is a permit required to remove a tree?
4. Is a permit required to replace/install a driveway?
5. Does the City repair or replace drain pipes/storm drains on private property?
6. Who is responsible for cleaning driveway culverts?
7. Will the City investigate flooding caused by water flowing from a neighboring property?
8. What agency issues sewer permits?
9. What agency handles street light outages?
10. How does a resident request traffic calming in their neighborhood?
11. Does my project require a Drainage or Grading Permit?

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1. When do I need a permit to remove a tree?
2. Do I need a permit to remove a tree that fell down?
3. Do I need a permit to remove a dead tree?
4. Do I need a permit to remove a tree that is dying or in danger of falling?
5. My neighbor's tree is leaning over my property. Can the City contact my neighbor?
6. My neighbor's tree is blocking my view. Can the City require my neighbor to trim their tree?
7. Are there certain trees or plants that are not allowed to be planted in Orinda?