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1. I want to report an animal problem (bee hive, mosquito problem, dead animal). Whom do I call?
2. How do I report a problem with (opossums, skunks, snakes, etc.)?
3. I lost my pet. Can you help?
4. There's a dead seal on the beach. Whom should I call?

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1. Where are dogs allowed on the beach?

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1. Is there a curfew for minors at the beach and parks?
2. What are the hours for the Powerhouse Community Center?
3. Where are the bathrooms at Powerhouse Park?

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1. How do I become a Del Mar lifeguard?
2. Do you offer a Junior Lifeguard Program?

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1. What types of events require a facility-use permit?
2. Can I sell sodas and hot dogs on the beach?
3. Are open fires allowed on the beach?
4. Are charcoal barbeques allowed on the beaches and parks?
5. Is alcohol allowed on the beach?
6. Are tents and canopies allowed on the beaches or parks?

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1. What is the meaning of the blue flag at the beach?
2. What does the yellow sign with the black ball mean?
3. How do you get out of a rip current?
4. Where can I pick up a tide book?

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1. How are expenditures determined?
2. How do I obtain a copy of the current budget?
3. How do I obtain a copy of the current Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)?

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1. Who needs a business license in the City of Del Mar?
2. How do I apply for a City of Del Mar new business license?
3. What period does the City of Del Mar Business license cover?
4. Are Del Mar Business Licenses pro-rated?
5. When are business license renewals due? Are there any penalties?
6. How do I calculate the fee for estimated gross receipts ?
7. Does the City of Del Mar accept credit card payments for business licenses?
8. How do I obtain an Operations Permit for Commercial Filming?
9. How do I obtain a sign permit for my business location's signage?

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1. Why are leaf blowers not allowed in Del Mar?
2. Do I need a City of Del Mar business license, if I have an active business license in another city?
3. What is the penalty for conducting business without the appropriate City of Del Mar Business License?
4. What are the requirements for dog owners in the City of Del Mar?
5. Are there any off-leash areas that I can bring my dog?
6. What can I do about construction noise?
7. How do I report a possible code violation
8. Is smoking allowed on the beaches and public parks?
9. How do I report an air quality issue?
10. Is smoking banned throughout the City of Del Mar?
11. Where is smoking prohibited?
12. Can I smoke in my house or apartment?
13. Where else can I legally smoke within the City of Del Mar?
14. What should I do if I witness someone violating the ordinance?
15. What is the consequence if I violate the ordinance?
16. How can I cut my tree down?
17. What can I do about trees blocking my views?
18. Do I need a City Of Del Mar business license if my client is in Del Mar but my business location is in another city?
19. How to I appeal my administrative citation?
20. Are there regulated construction hours?

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1. When and where does the City Council meet?
2. How can I speak to the City Council about an item on the agenda?
3. How can I get a copy of the agenda?
4. How can I get a copy of a staff report?
5. How can I find out what happened at a Council meeting?
6. How can I get a DVD of a City Council meeting?
7. Would the City be willing to adopt a proclamation or resolution regarding my issue?
8. How are the Del Mar City Council and Mayor elected?
9. What are the requirements to run for a City Council seat?

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1. Best Management Practices (BMPs) – Commercial Storm Water Protection
2. I received a Clean Water Education Letter, what do I do?
3. I received a Notice of Violation, what do I do?

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1. Best Management Practices (BMPs) – Contractor Storm Water Protection
2. I received a Clean Water Education Letter, what do I do?
3. I received a Notice of Violation, what do I do?

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1. Best Management Practices (BMPs) – Residential Storm Water Protection
2. I received a door hanger, what do I do?
3. I received a Clean Water Education Letter, what do I do?
4. I received a Notice of Violation, what do I do?
5. I have a hired contractor on my property (landscaper, pool services, construction, etc.), what do I need to know?

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1. What is a watershed?
2. What is storm water and urban runoff?
3. How does over irrigation impact water quality?
4. What causes beach closure signs to be posted?
5. Can I hose down my sidewalks and driveways?
6. Can I wash my car at home?
7. Can I drain my swimming pool/spa water?
8. What do I do with oil and other automobile fluids?
9. Do I need to worry about small home improvement projects?
10. What else I can do to help water quality?

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1. What is the Design Review Board?
2. Is there a preferred architectural style in Del Mar?
3. When does the DRB meet?
4. What steps are involved in the Design Review Board process?
5. The DRO standards seem to be so subjective. How can you ensure that they are carried out fairly?
6. How do I object to a project at the DRB?
7. Are there other City permits required for building?
8. Can I appeal the decision of the DRB or PC?

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1. What other responsibilities do firefighters have other than fighting fires?
2. Why does the Fire Department bring the fire engine just for a simple inspection?
3. Why did you chop that big hole in my roof? The fire was in the kitchen, not the attic!
4. Why does the fire engine respond when a request is made for an ambulance for a person with a medical condition?
5. When would be a good time to come to the fire station so my children can see the fire engines?
6. Are smoke detectors needed in my new home?
7. How often do I need to change the battery in my smoke detector?
8. I want to re-roof my house. Is shake shingle roofing allowed?
9. Does Del Mar require fire sprinklers in homes?
10. If there is a fire at my house, how many fire engines are going to arrive?

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1. Where can I register to vote?
2. How can I find out about volunteering on a City Committee?

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1. Where can I dispose of my hazardous waste?
2. How do I dispose/recycle e-waste (computer monitors and televisions, etc.)?

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1. How do I apply for a Massage Technician Certificate of Registration?
2. How do I apply for a Holistic Health Practitioner Exemption?
3. How do I apply for a Massage Establishment Operations Permit?

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1. What is organic waste?
2. What are the laws regarding organic waste?
3. How do I know how much waste my business produces?
4. How can I divert this waste so my business is in compliance with the law?
5. My business is already diverting green waste, does that put me in compliance?
6. Who can I contact if I would like additional guidance?

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1. What is organic waste?
2. What can I do with organic waste?

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1. Where can I pay for a parking or administrative citation? Are there payment plans available?
2. How do I protest a parking citation?
3. How do I pay for a citation for expired tags or a “fix-it” ticket?
4. When is parking enforced?
5. Why is parking enforced?
6. I got a traffic ticket. Can I have a copy of the speed survey?
7. I tried the 800 number listed on the ticket but couldn’t get through. What should I do?
8. Should I send money if I am protesting this ticket?
9. I got a ticket in the Disabled Zone but I have a placard. What should I do?
10. I lost my ticket? What should I do?
11. I want to check on the status of payment of my ticket. What should I do?
12. Who can I contact about a “red light” ticket?

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1. How can I get an exception to development standards?
2. How do I determine the exact location of my property line?
3. Do I need a permit to move a gas line or power line?
4. How do I schedule a building inspection?

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1. I noticed a lot of water in the street that appears to be sewage. What do I do?
2. How can I have my sewer cleaned?
3. Can the city help me find my sewer lateral?
4. How should I repair my private sewer line?
5. Where do I go for sewer / water help after hours?
6. Who do I call if I have a sewer back up?
7. How do I start utility service?
8. How do I stop utility service?
9. How can I put utilities underground in my neighborhood?

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1. Who do I call to report that a streetlight is out?
2. Who do I call to report that a traffic signal is out?
3. When is my street scheduled for sweeping?
4. Why does the street sweeper leave debris on my street?
5. How can I get a "STOP" sign installed on my corner?
6. Who do I call to get a pothole repaired?
7. I need sand bags; where do I get them?

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1. Measure Q will fund the citywide project of undergrounding the utility poles and wires. How do I find out when poles in my area will be removed?
2. Will Measure Q cover the costs of running the power from the undergrounded utilities to my home?
3. How much will these ‘laterals’ cost me?
4. If I cannot afford to pay for these laterals, how can I get assistance?
5. Who decides which areas of the City are undergrounded?
6. If my area timetable is too far out for me, can I go on and underground myself?
7. I recently undergrounded my poles. Can I get reimbursed?
8. What is the timeline, once a neighborhood has been selected, for the poles to come down?
9. Will the City be adding any of their planned projects for the community into each of the approved undergrounding projects?
10. If I have further questions, whom should I contact?

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1. What is included on my bill?
2. Why is my bill so high?
3. I have questions about my utility bill. What do I do?
4. How do I sign up for auto pay?
5. Does the City of Del Mar accept credit card payments for utilities?
6. What is a Backflow?

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1. Is Del Mar's water fluoridated?
2. How can I lower my water bill?
3. Is Del Mar's water considered hard?
4. Should I purchase a water softener?
5. My water pressure is fluctuating. Can you help?
6. How do I get a construction meter?
7. How do I cancel my water service?
8. What is the difference between a sub-meter and an irrigation meter, and which is best for me?
9. Why can't I shut off my own meter?
10. Where is my water meter?
11. When do they read my meter?
12. I don't think my meter has been read recently. What can I do?
13. My water is cloudy. What can I do?
14. What water conservation incentives does the City of Del Mar offer?
15. I am building or remodeling my home in Del Mar. What is the cost to install a new water meter and/or sewer service?