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1. Do I have to get a permit to work on my own home?
2. Can I act as my own contractor?
3. How much does a building permit cost?
4. How many sets of drawings are required?
5. How long does it take to get a building permit?
6. What type of work requires a permit?
7. How do I determine if I am in a flood zone, and if flood insurance required?
8. Will I need a permit to remove trees?
9. What is a protected tree?
10. What is DBH?
11. Do I need a permit to remove a protected tree?
12. What criteria used to determine if a permit will be approved?
13. What trees are exempt from permitting?
14. Do I need a permit to prune or trim a protected tree?
15. How much does a tree removal permit cost?
16. Do I have to replace trees being removed?
17. What is a replacement tree?
18. My neighbor’s tree is hanging over my property, can I prune it?
19. How do I trim a palm tree?
20. What happens if a tree is illegally removed or pruned illegally beyond repair?
21. Can I plant a tree on my property?
22. Who do I contact for maintenance of the trees in city right- of- ways or easements?

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1. What codes does the City enforce?
2. What do I do if I have a complaint?
3. Does the City accept anonymous complaints?
4. What if the complaint is valid?
5. What if the violation is not corrected?
6. What is the Code Enforcement Board?
7. Will the City abate violations?
8. What constitutes high grass?
9. What is an inoperative vehicle?
10. Who do I contact about animal issues?
11. What are my watering days and times?

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1. What is my Zoning and Land Use Designation?
2. Does the City have a Comprehensive Plan?
3. What is a setback?
4. Does the City have impact fees?
5. What do I do if I want to annex?
6. What are the property tax implications of annexation?
7. How much does it cost to apply for a variance application?

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1. I just moved into Safety Harbor, where do I go to set up for water, sewer and garbage service?
2. What information do I need to set up the utility account?
3. How often does the city of Safety Harbor bill?
4. What methods of payment can I use to pay my bill?
5. What are the City Hall hours of operation?

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1. How can I get a library card?
2. Do I have to get a permit to work on my own home?
3. How can I comment on a recent program or event?
4. What codes does the City enforce?

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1. What types of projects are eligible for beautification matching grants?
2. What types of projects are eligible for neighborhood project grants?
3. What types of projects are ineligible for beautification matching grants?
4. What types of projects are ineligible for neighborhood project grants?

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1. How do I get a boat slip in the City Marina?
2. What type of programs or special events does the City offer?
3. How do I sign up for an activity or program?

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1. What are the library hours?
2. Where is the library located?
3. How can I get a library card?
4. How can I find out what items are checked out and their due dates?
5. How do I place an item on hold?
6. What non-traditional items does the library offer for checkout?
7. How many items and how long can materials be checked out?
8. What if you don't have the item I want?
9. Can I recommend a book or other item for purchase?
10. Can I renew items?
11. Does the library have Internet access?
12. Does the library proctor tests?
13. Does the library have wireless printing available?
14. How much does it cost to print at the library?
15. Does the library accept donations?
16. Does the library have an electric vehicle charging station?
17. Does the library have a public fax?
18. Does the library have a notary public?
19. Does the library have books for sale?
20. Can I volunteer at the library?
21. How do I provide comments or feedback about the Library?
22. Can I register to vote at the library or update my voter registration?

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1. What is an business tax and why do I need a business tax receipt?
2. How can I apply for a business tax?
3. What do I need to apply for a local business tax?
4. What is the cost of a business tax?
5. When will this business tax expire?
6. Can I operate a business from my home and can I operate more than one business out of my home ?
7. If my business is not in Safety Harbor and I have a job to do in Safety Harbor do I need a business tax receipt?
8. Are hot dog stands permitted in Safety Harbor?
9. Am I required to register a fictitious name?
10. How long will it take to receive my business tax receipt?
11. Is my business tax receipt transferable?
12. Am I exempt from the business tax receipt?
13. Will I be able to open up business anywhere in the City?
14. How are the business tax fees determined?
15. Can I solicit or canvass my business in Safety Harbor?

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1. Where can I find information about hurricane evacuation?
2. Where are the parks?
3. Do you have a recycling program?
4. Is there a Library?
5. How can I find renters for a room in my house or find a room for rent?

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1. When is my garbage collected?
2. When should I place my garbage can, yardwaste or recycling bin at the curb?
3. Where should I place my garbage container?
4. Where can I take paint and other chemicals?
5. My container has been lost/damaged/stolen. What should I do?
6. Who do I contact to have a dead animal removed from the roadway?
7. How do I get rid of...? Where Does It Go? Search Tool
8. What can I place in my recycling bin?
9. Do you collect on holidays?
10. What type of container should I use?

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1. There is a construction project currently underway in my neighborhood? Can you tell me who is doing the work?
2. Where do I report a street light outage or other problems with a street light?
3. How often are City streets swept?
4. How often are City maintained ditches mowed?

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1. Who should I contact with questions about problems with my sewer service?
2. What do I do if I have a backed up sewer line at my residence?
3. How can I locate the sanitary sewer lines on my property?
4. A sanitary sewer lift station in my neighborhood has a flashing light or a ringing alarm - what should I do?
5. A sewer manhole is overflowing - what should I do?

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1. Who should I contact with questions about leaks/problems with my potable (tap) water service?
2. How can I locate my potable (tap) water service line?
3. What should I do if I experience low water pressure?
4. What is Backflow prevention?
5. What is a cross-connection?
6. If my backflow device is leaking or damaged, who do I call?
7. What is the pH, hardness, and iron content of my water?