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1. Do I Need a Building Permit?
2. Do I Need a Contractor License? (Licensing requirements)
3. How much does a Building Permit cost?
4. How do I get an address for my property?
5. How long does plan review take?
6. I live/am contracting outside of City Limits, which jurisdiction do I apply with?
7. How do I find my property boundaries?
8. What are the wind speed and snow load requirements?

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1. How do I get settled curb adjacent to my property repaired?

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1. What can I do about my neighbor's drainage coming onto my property?

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1. What are bicycle lanes?
2. How will the new design affect snow removal?
3. What is the estimated cost of the project?
4. What is the Tax-Increment Financing (TIF) district for project amenities?
5. What is the project phasing?
6. Why 4-Lane to 3-Lane Conversion?
7. Why a roundabout?

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1. Who will locate my property lines?

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1. Who is responsible for the sidewalk in front of my house?

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1. Who is responsible for traffic signals and signs?

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1. Who is responsible for the water and sewer service lines leading to my home?

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1. What hours are City Hall offices open?
2. How do I find more information on the Spearfish Rubble Site?
3. Where is the Spearfish Police Department located?
4. What are the rules and regulations for the Rose Hill Cemetery?
5. Where do I go to license my pet?
6. What is the phone number for the Spearfish Post Office?
7. Where can I go to get or renew my driver's license?
8. What is the phone number for the Spearfish School District?
9. Who do I call to locate underground utilities?
10. What is the phone number for the Chamber of Commerce?

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1. How do I place a hold on an item?
2. How do I download books or audiobooks to a device?
3. What are the Library's hours?
4. Does the Library have internet access for public use?
5. How do I get a library card?
6. What is my password?
7. Does the Library offer proctoring services?
8. Can I renew my library materials?
9. Is there Story Time at the Library?

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1. Can I decorate my Memorial Tree?
2. What if my Memorial Tree dies?
3. What if future development in the park requires my tree to be moved?

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1. Why is the Complex being built at Exit 17?
2. How is the complex being funded?
3. Who will be using the complex?
4. What is the timeline for this project?
5. Why is the City asking for funds from the community?
6. Is my donation Tax-Deductable?
7. Do I receive anything for my donation?

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1. Why are bicycle helmets so important?
2. Do I really need to wear a bicycle helmet?
3. Will bicycle helmets meeting the Consumer Product Safety Commission's bicycle helmet safety standard protect young children?
4. How can I tell if my bicycle helmet fits properly?

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1. Is it possible to receive more than 1 ticket in the downtown 2-hour parking district in the same day?
2. If I move my vehicle within or leave the downtown parking district boundaries and return to the parking district during the restricted time period, am I still in violation of the ordinance?
3. How long can I leave a vehicle or trailer parked on the street?
4. Who do I call if a vehicle or trailer remains parked on the street for several days?
5. Why are there regulations on where and how long I can leave a trailer parked?
6. Can I park a vehicle on my yard or lawn?
7. How many cars can my neighbor have in their driveway?
8. Can I park an unlicensed or inoperable vehicle in my driveway?
9. Can I place a cover over an unlicensed or inoperable vehicle and keep it?
10. Where can I park my camper or boat trailer?
11. Can someone stay in a camper or recreational vehicle parked on my property?

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1. Who do I call about annoying animals?
2. Can I keep chickens, ducks, livestock, or other animals on my property?
3. Where can I find out more information?

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1. When do I need to shovel snow off my sidewalk?
2. Is there a certain width the path shoveled on a sidewalk ought to be?
3. What if the city snowplows push snow back onto the sidewalk?
4. What if the wind blows snow back onto the sidewalk?
5. Do I have to clear the ADA ramps?
6. I have a corner lot. Do I have to clear the sidewalks in front of and to the side of my house?
7. Why should I clear my sidewalk? There are no footprints.
8. What are the requirements for multi-family properties or apartments?
9. Am I exempt from clearing ice and snow from my sidewalk if I am a senior citizen or have a disability?
10. Do I have to clear my sidewalk even if I am out of town?
11. Do I have to clear the sidewalk abutting my undeveloped lot?

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1. How will I be contacted if my property is in violation?
2. What process should I expect to see if I have a violation?
3. How much time do I have to correct a code violation?

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1. Can I cut the branches of my neighbor's trees or bushes?
2. Who is responsible for trimming the trees and bushes that overhang the streets and sidewalks?
3. The house next door is vacant and the grass hasn't been mowed for some time, can anything be done?
4. When do I need to shovel snow off my sidewalk?
5. Can I keep my portable basketball backstop on the sidewalk or in the street?
6. Can a shed be built right next to the property line?
7. Do I need a permit to build my shed?
8. Can I install a fence or retaining wall without a permit?
9. Do I need to have my house number displayed on my home?

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1. Why are there property maintenance codes and requirements?
2. What does it cost to have someone from the property maintenance office come and inspect my property?
3. I live just outside the Spearfish city limits, do I still need to comply with the property maintenance requirements?
4. What can I do to help?

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1. What is the difference between property maintenance regulations (code enforcement) and homeowner association requirements?
2. How do I report a property maintenance violation?
3. I want to report a property maintenance problem in my neighborhood but I don't want anyone to know I called, do I have to give you my name?
4. What happens after I file my complaint/request, what do you do? How long does it take, will you contact me afterwards?
5. What are the enforcement procedures?
6. How much time do I have to correct a violation?
7. What should I do if I receive a property code warning notice?
8. I need more time to correct the code violations on my property, what do I do?
9. What can I do if I get a notice and do not understand what the violation is?
10. What happens if the property does not come into compliance or I refuse to comply?

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1. What do I do if I think my rental or apartment is not in a safe and sanitary condition?
2. Can my landlord evict me for filing a complaint on the condition of my rental property?

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1. Why does Spearfish regulate signs and banners?
2. What signs are regulated?
3. I m having a garage sale, what can I do to advertise it?
4. What types of signs regulations are there? (Garbage, real estate, commercial, etc.)
5. Who do I call to get more information on the city sign regulations?
6. Do I need a permit to install or place a sign?

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1. Why are there regulations on where and how long I leave a trailer parked?
2. Can I park a vehicle on my yard or lawn?
3. How many cars can my neighbor have in their driveway?
4. Can I park an unlicensed or inoperable vehicle in my driveway?
5. Can I place a cover over an unlicensed or inoperable vehicle and keep it?
6. How long can I leave a vehicle or trailer parked on the street?
7. Where can I park my camper or boat trailer?
8. Can someone stay in a camper or RV parked on my property?
9. Who do I call if a vehicle or trailer remains parked on the street for several days?

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1. I live in an apartment building, who is responsible for keeping the hallways and outside common areas clean and sanitary?
2. Are smoke/fire alarms required in my apartment or home?
3. I recently found mold in the place that I rent, is this a violation and is it hazardous to my health?
4. Can I operate a business out of my home?

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1. What is the City of Spearfish's responsibility regarding private sewer laterals?
2. What if my sewer backs up?
3. What about the mess?

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1. Who is responsible for repairs on my service line and/or curb stop?
2. What is the water hardness and iron levels?
3. My water pressure is too low, what do I do?
4. I need to locate my curb stop, how do I do this?
5. What does my water meter look like?
6. How is my water meter read?
7. My meter is leaking, but is in a heated room, what do I do?