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1. What should I do about a stray, found, or dead animal in my yard or on the road?
2. What is the appropriate thing to do about my neighbor's dog that barks all night?
3. Do I need to obtain an animal license for my pet?
4. I am interested in getting a pet, what kind of animals do you have for adoption?
5. How do I search for my lost pet?
6. Are there any disaster preparedness tips for animal owners?

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1. What are the fees for my permit?
2. How much will a permit cost for a remodel?
3. What are Development Impact Fees, and why are they so expensive?
4. Where do I pay my school fees?

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1. What time will the building inspector be at my job site?
2. Can I look up my building inspection on-line and see if the inspection has passed or failed?
3. Why do you need to come into my home for a smoke detector/ carbon monoxide detector inspection?
4. Can you give me a list of all the inspections I will need?
5. Do I need to be at the job site when the building inspector arrives?
6. How do I change the contractor listed on my permit?
7. Can I schedule my building inspection for a specific time of the day?
8. How long will the building inspection take?
9. Will the building inspector call the contractor to inform him that an inspection has failed?
10. Who is qualified to serve as a deputy inspector?
11. Do I need the “Approved” plans at the jobsite when the building inspector arrives?
12. Is the city open or closed this Friday?

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1. Can I obtain permit application forms online?
2. Can I pull my permit myself as an owner/builder or do I need a contractor?
3. Is an owner/builder permit more expensive than if a contractor pulls it?
4. How many sets of plans do I need to apply for a building permit?
5. Can you tell me where my property lines are?
6. What is a plot plan, and can I prepare my own plot plan?
7. What codes does the City of Yorba Linda use?
8. Does Yorba Linda have any special policies or procedures?
9. Are there any referenced codes or standards that I will need to follow?
10. Can I get my plans checked over the counter?
11. How long will it take to get through plan check?
12. Can you email me my corrections, or do I need to pick them up?
13. Does the City of Yorba Linda have a basic plan check correction template that I can use to make sure I don’t forget anything important while I design my project?
14. Does the City of Yorba Linda have any standard construction details or other handouts that may assist me in preparing plans for my construction project?
15. Does the City of Yorba Linda have any special plan submittal requirements that I need to follow before my plan can be approved?
16. How do I comply with the city’s construction and demolition debris recycling regulations?
17. Are there any special requirements related to swimming pools?
18. Does Yorba Linda have an expedited permit process for solar photovoltaic systems?
19. If I construct an addition, will I need to install fire sprinklers in my entire home?
20. How can I tell if my property is located in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone?
21. What is methane testing or review?
22. Who regulates construction projects that may involve asbestos?
23. How do I document an “Unreasonable Hardship to Disabled Access Requirements”?
24. What type of contractor’s license is required for each type of work?

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1. Under the State Water Resource Control Board's requirements for OWTS in Tier 1, 3, and 4 are soil, site, and percolation tests required for full replacements?
2. Does an OWTS replacement require a new 100% expansion area?
3. Can seepage pits be installed instead of a leach field?
4. Are seepage pits permissible when an existing lot size prohibits a leach field? This could be due to a pool, spa, detached structure(s), sloping terrain, or landscaping, etc.
5. What if an existing site fails to meet soil & site evaluation analysis? This could be due to boring restrictions/findings, percolation test results, setbacks, or other requirements in Tiers 1, 3 or 4.
6. What if an existing site cannot meet the requirements of Tiers 1, 3, or 4? This could be due to addition(s), landscaping, site terrain, pool, spa or detached structure. How is compliance required?
7. An existing single-family dwelling unit's OWTS has failed. The home is within 200' of a sewer connection. Is there anything that would omit the City ordinance requiring connection to the sewer?
8. An existing single-family dwelling unit has a failing OWTS & the owner can only afford the replacement cost and not the soil, site or percolation testing. Are there any exceptions?
9. An existing single-family dwelling unit has a failing OWTS with a public sewer within 200'. The owners are on fixed incomes & caring for a disabled person. Would a connection be required?
10. How does a homeowner apply for financial assistance per the OWTS policy & receive a Conditional Waiver of Waste Discharge Requirements? What entity issues the approvals?
11. A homeowner wants to convert an attached garage into 2 bedrooms/1 bath. The addition will comply with the single-family dwelling unit definition, but will require a larger system. Is this possible?
12. A homeowner wants to add on to an existing single-family dwelling unit. The addition will result in the replacement and enlargement of the existing system. Is this allowed?
13. An existing OWTS is sized correctly and will not require any modifications for a proposed detached pool house with a bedroom and bath. Can the pool house tie into the existing system?
14. Can a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) be constructed on a lot less than 2.5 acres and tie into a correctly sized, existing OWTS?
15. An existing detached garage is being considered for use as an ADU. The garage is currently connected with a lattice covered patio cover. Will there be any limitations?
16. An existing OWTS is sized correctly and will not require any modifications for a proposed detached ADU on an existing property. Can the ADU tie into the existing system?
17. Current state law allows ADUs by right and with the State’s encouragement. However, the Water Board is denying ADUs based on the OWTS Policy. How does the City remain compliant with both agencies?
18. Per the CA Water Resource Board's OWTS Policy, would a Board and Care Facility be considered a single-family dwelling unit?
19. Can a single-family dwelling unit be purchased and within one year be converted into a Board and Care facility?
20. Can a single-family home be purchased with the intent to convert the home to a Board and Care facility?

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1. How do I reserve a room at the Community Center?
2. How much does it cost to reserve a room at the Yorba Linda Community Center?
3. What organizations qualify for the Resident Non-Profit Rate?
4. How far in advance can I reserve a room?
5. When can I visit the Community Center to view or reserve a room?
6. Is there a location to accommodate my wedding ceremony?
7. Do you offer on-site catering?
8. Can I hire my own caterer for my event?
9. Can I serve alcohol at my event?
10. Are tables and chairs included with the room?
11. Are linens included?
12. Can I make a payment over the telephone or online?
13. How many people do your banquet rooms hold?
14. Can I arrive before my contract time to drop off items and/or decorate? Can I stay late to clean up?
15. What is the earliest and latest I can reserve a room?

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1. My neighbor’s tree branches overhang onto my property and are dropping leaves into my property (pool, patio, garden, etc.). Can the City make them trim the branches or remove the tree?
2. I want to report a property maintenance issue in my neighborhood. Can my contact information remain anonymous?
3. Does Community Preservation address the number of vehicles any one resident has?
4. Who do I contact regarding cars, RV's, or boats parked in the street for an extended length of time?
5. Can I keep my portable basketball backstop on the sidewalk or in the street?
6. What regulations apply to the storage and placement of trash cans?
7. Who can I call regarding a barking dog nuisance?
8. Is it a code violation to have a home business?
9. I want to hang a banner on my business. Do I need a permit?
10. What if my question is not answered here? How do I find further information?

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1. Can my restaurant serve breakfast, lunch, or dinner meals?
2. Should I include tax, gratuity, and service fees in the cost of the meal?
3. What is the deadline to apply?
4. What is the process for being compensated if my restaurant provides meals over several dates?
5. What are the dietary needs we have to meet?
6. How many staff do I need to send to distribute meals?
7. Where will the distributions take place?
8. What do I need to bring for my distribution area?
9. What time should we arrive?

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1. What is this new system and what does it do?
2. How do I create an account?
3. Is there a difference between the online portal and the MyCivic 311 mobile app?
4. What requests can be made in the system?
5. I already have an account in CivicPlus, do I need to make a new one?
6. What if my request is an emergency?
7. Who is Tyler and why do they want my information?
8. Can I upload videos?
9. Who do I contact to follow up on my request?
10. What happens if I forgot my password?
11. What if I do/do not want to be contacted regarding this request?
12. What if I have multiple requests, can I make them all at once?
13. I want to make my request anonymously; can I do that?
14. Who sees my requests?
15. What if my request is different than any of the options listed?
16. How do I go back to the beginning?
17. Where can I find the information and/or download the app?
18. Who do I contact for technical questions?

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1. How do I find the zoning of my property?
2. Where is my property line?
3. Can I subdivide my property?
4. Where can I find information about building a new addition to my home?
5. What are the development standards (i.e., setbacks, height limit, lot coverage, etc.) for my property?
6. Can I add a second story on my home?
7. How many dwelling units can I build on my property?
8. How many horses can I keep on my property?
9. What are the City’s on-site parking requirements for residential uses?
10. What are the sign regulations that pertain to my property?
11. I want to start a business in the City. What do I do?
12. What are the requirements for a home-based business?
13. How do I apply for entitlement permits?
14. Who is the Planning Commission?
15. How can I find out what is planned for a given property in the City?
16. What are the public counter hours?