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Building & Safety

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1. What kind of projects do I need a building permit for?
2. Where do we go to get permits?
3. Where are you located?
4. Where do we go for larger projects?
5. How can I get copies of the City’s plans for my building?
6. How can I get an aerial photo or plot plan of my property?
7. When do I get my utilities turned on?
8. What is a Certificate of Occupancy?
9. How long does it take to receive a building permit?

Child Care - Tiny Tots

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1. Does my chid need to be potty trained

Child Care - Infant to Preschool

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1. Are there vacancies currently available?
2. What are your hours of operation?
3. What are the ages of children cared for?
4. What are the fees?
5. Who may enroll? Do you need to be a resident of Grand Terrace?
6. What is the child to teacher ratio?
7. What is the philosophy of the Center?
8. Is my child provided with a lunch and snacks?
9. Are subsidized payments accepted?
10. Is there opportunity for employment?
11. What methods of discipline are used?
12. What is the daily routine?
13. Do you transport school age children to and from school?
14. How many children does your license allow you to care for?
15. Can you provide references?
16. Do you accept subsidized funding?
17. Do the activities provided challenge thinking, stimulate creativity, develop
18. What is the educational background of the teachers?
19. Do you allow mildly ill children to attend?
20. How much television do the children watch?
21. Do you participate in the Child Care Food Program?
22. Do you help school age children with homework?

Child Care - School Age

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1. What are your hours of operation?
2. Are there vacancies currently available?
3. Do you transport school age children to and from school?
4. Do you help school age children with homework?

City Clerk

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1. When are the City Council Meetings held?
2. Is the Mayor directly elected by voters?
3. When are City Council Elections?
4. Is the City Council elected by District or Ward?
5. How long are terms of office for City Council Members?

Code Enforcement

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1. What is the City’s ordinance for dead or overgrown vegetation?
2. Can the City cite an owner for a barking dog?
3. May I park my vehicle anywhere on my property?
4. How do I file a complaint?
5. May I park construction equipment on the street?
6. How long may I park my vehicle on the street?
7. May I park my tractor-trailer, construction equipment, or commercial vehicle on the street?
8. May I park my travel trailer, motor home, boat or utility trailer on my property?
9. May I park my travel trailer, motor home, boat or utility trailer on the street?
10. Can trash cans be stored on or near the street?
11. May I drain my pool into the City streets?
12. Who should I contact for after hours or weekend emergencies:

Community and Economic Development

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1. What is the Barton Road Specific Plan?
2. What is a variance?
3. What is a conditional use permit (CUP)?
4. Can I park an RV or boat on my property?
5. Where can commericial vehicles be parked?
6. Can I operate a business out of my home?
7. Do I need a business license?
8. What kind of signs can I have for my business?
9. What are setbacks?
10. Can I convert my garage to living space for my house?
11. What kinds of construction projects have to go through design review?

Community Services

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1. Do I need a dog license for my pet?
2. How do we reserve Park Shelters?
3. What activities does the City offer for kids?
4. Where is the Sheriff Station?
5. When and where are the Free Dump Days?
6. Do I need a Business License to do business in the City?
7. Are there any other requirements for a Home-based business?
8. Are there any other requirements for businesses located in Grand Terrace?
9. Are there any other requirements for businesses located outside of Grand Terrace?
10. Does the city accept utility payments (gas, water, cable, trash, electric)?
11. Do I need a permit for a yard sale?
12. A tree has fallen, it broke sprinklers, and there's debris in the right-of-way. Who do I call?
13. What are City Hall hours?
14. Does the public works department maintain the trees in parkways?

Emergency Operations Center

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1. Does the City have a Disaster Plan?
2. How can I become trained in emergency response?
3. What does "shelter-in-place" mean?

Finance

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1. Do I need a permit for a yard sale?
2. What are the Yard Sale Rules and Regulations?
3. Do I need a City Business License?
4. When is a city business license renewal fee due?
5. Is the business license pro-rated?
6. Is there a penalty if the business license renewal fee is not paid by February 1?
7. When is the annual budget adopted?

Human Resources

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1. What positions are currently avaliable?
2. Can I fax in my application?

Library

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1. How long can books be checked out?
2. What are the fines for overdue materials?
3. What type of material is available for checkout?

Permits

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1. Who can pull a building permit?
2. What paperwork do I need as a Contractor to pull a permit?

Plan Review

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1. What are the wind, rain, seismic and other design factors used in the City of Grand Terrace?
2. Who can draw up a set of building plans?

Police

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1. Where can I go to get a fix it ticket signed off?

Rental Inspection

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1. What is the purpose of the inspection program?
2. Do I have to register my single family home (SFH) if I rent it out?
3. How do I pass my inspection?
4. What is the annual fee for the Non-Owner Occupied/Rental Property Inspection Program?
5. What does the annual fee for rental inspection include?
6. Why didn't you pro-rate the fee when I rented out my house in August?
7. Will I be notified of an inspection? Do I have to be present?
8. How will I find out if there are rental program violations on my property?
9. What does the Inspector look for during an inspection?
10. Whom do I call if I have a complaint or question about the program?

Senior Center

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1. Where is the Senior Center?
2. Are there age restrictions?
3. What is for lunch?

Street Sweeping

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1. Why do we have to have the street sweeper clean the streets?
2. What are the hours of street sweeping operations?
3. Where is the Street Sweeping Map?
4. What are the days of street sweeping operations?
5. Can I wait until the street sweeper comes onto my street before I move my car?
6. What happens if I leave my car on the street during the scheduled street sweeping day?

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