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1. Can I file an anonymous complaint?
2. Does the City regulate the height of grass and weeds on private property?
3. Can I have chickens inside city limits?
4. What if a property owner refuses to take care of a violation?
5. How do I report garbage/debris/junk left in the street or the City right-of-way?
6. What if my building is deemed unfit?
7. Does the City condemn buildings?
8. I would like to purchase a building that has been deemed unfit, what do I need to do?
9. How long does it take to abate an unfit structure?
10. What is an emergency abatement?
11. What do I do if my property has a lien or complaint recorded with the Grays Harbor County Assessor?

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1. How long is the decision length?
2. How do you start the process?
3. Can a proposal be changed or withdrawn?

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1. I want to sue the City.
2. I want to sue my neighbor.
3. Can the City Attorney give legal advice to private citizens?

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1. I am a victim of domestic violence; how can I get help?
2. I am a victim of domestic violence; how do I find out what is happening in my case?
3. Why did I receive a letter in the mail with an appointment to meet with the Prosecutor?
4. I don't want to press charges; why do I have to come to the appointment with the Prosecutor?
5. I want to drop charges, what do I do?
6. A no-contact order was entered; how do get it dropped or changed
7. What is a Waiver of Prosecution Form"
8. How do I know if someone is released from jail?

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1. What do I do when there is an earthquake in Aberdeen?
2. After an earthquake, where do I go to get to higher ground in Aberdeen?
3. What are the burning regulations in Aberdeen?
4. Where can I find information on residential heating oil tanks?
5. Where can I find information on the fire department's Knox Box Program?
6. Who do I contact if I have a question on my ambulance transport invoice?
7. Where can I find out more about the Aberdeen Fire Department?

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1. What is the Aberdeen Historic Register?
2. What qualifies a property for the Historic Register?
3. What is the process for designation?
4. What are the benefits of Register placement?
5. What is not affected by placement and what is not reviewed?
6. What buildings are eligible?
7. What are the requirements after approval?
8. What is the special valuation review procedure?
9. What are the submittal requirements for Aberdeen Historic Tax Applications?
10. What is the criteria for review by the commission?
11. Now that I am listed on the Historic Register what do I need to know about the future repairs, upgrades, and additions to my home or building?
12. What do I do now? My property is listed on the Historic Register and it needs to be demolished.
13. What if I do not agree with the commission’s findings?

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1. What are the hours and location of the Permit Center?
2. How do I pay for may permit?
3. How do I apply?
4. What work is exempt?
5. When is a permit issued?
6. What does my permit application require?
7. How long is my permit good for?
8. How much does a permit cost?
9. I want to build a shed. Do I need a permit?
10. I want to build a fence. Do I need a permit?
11. What is the wind speed, snow load, or engineering design criteria for my area?
12. Can I draw my own plans for my project?
13. ?Does the City of Aberdeen provide plans?
14. Do my plans have to be engineered?
15. Where can I find a list of Engineers, Architects or Surveyors?
16. Where can I find a list of Licensed Contractors?
17. Can I do the work myself?
18. Does the City have copies of my old permits and plans?
19. How do I find property information such as zoning, floodplain, property lines and such?
20. How do I find out the setbacks for my property lines?
21. When do I need inspections?
22. How do I check the status of my Permit?
23. What is a Right of Way?
24. How do I get copies of project plans?
25. How do I know my permit is ready to pay?
26. What if I still have questions?

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1. What is the Rental Registration and Inspection Program (RRIP)?
2. Why does my home need an inspection?
3. When will I know my unit/s will need an inspection?
4. Who will do the inspection?
5. Will the inspector look at my personal possessions?
6. How will I know when my units will be inspected?
7. Do I have to get another inspection if my tenant moves out?
8. Why am I receiving letters from the City when I have a property management company handling my rental/s?

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1. Can I make an appointment to talk to the Prosecuting Attorney?
2. How do I find out if an offender has been released from prison?
3. I feel that a crime has been committed. How do I press charges? Can I report a crime directly to the Prosecuting Attorney's Office?
4. Is there a warrant out for me?
5. I need child support can you help me?
6. I want a divorce, I want to sue someone, or I want to adopt a child can the Prosecuting Attorney's office help me?
7. I want to file a Civil Lawsuit.
8. Does the Legal Department provide copies of police reports?
9. I want a protection order to keep my husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend or family member away from me. Will the Prosecuting Attorney's office help me?
10. I want a protection order against the person who committed a crime against me. Will the Prosecuting Attorney's office help me?
11. Can I talk to the Prosecuting Attorney? I think that's the person who is working my case.
12. Where do I report for jury duty?
13. I am a victim in a criminal case and I want to drop the charges. Can I do that?
14. Why am I a witness? I didn't see the crime occur.
15. As a witness, do I have to talk in front of the defendant in court?
16. Who will be with me in court?
17. How long will I be at court as a witness?
18. What do I do if I can't attend court as a witness on the date stated in the subpoena?
19. What happens at arraignment?
20. I have a complaint about my attorney, who do I contact?
21. Can I get my warrant quashed?
22. Who is my attorney?
23. Can I just pay my fine(s) and not have a court date?
24. What if I don't show up to my court date?

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1. How do I submit a Public Records Request?
2. Can I See All City Records?
3. Will my request for records be kept confidential?
4. How are the five business days calculated when responding to a public records request?
5. Must the City copy records at no charge for non-profit organizations?
6. What is third party notification?
7. When is a request considered abandoned?
8. How does the City handle large requests?
9. Where can I find Council meeting recordings, minutes and agendas?
10. How do I get Birth/Death, Marriage, or Divorce certificates?
11. Must the City agree to provide copies of “future records”?
12. What public records are exempt from disclosure?

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1. What is stormwater runoff?
2. What is allowed in storm drains?
3. What are catch basins?
4. What is an illicit discharge?
5. How can I report a spill?
6. What can I do to prevent stormwater pollution?
7. How can I help?
8. Why manage stormwater?
9. Do catch basins and storm drains get cleaned out?
10. Why doesn’t the City clean out all of the storm drains before a storm?
11. What are the metal buttons that are above catch basins around Aberdeen?
12. What discharges are allowed in catch basins?
13. What is the Stormwater Rate?

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1. Can I pay my City of Aberdeen, WA utility bill online?
2. I just bought a home in the City of Aberdeen. How do I set up my account for water and sewer services?
3. Can I have my City of Aberdeen bill paid by auto-pay?
4. I just sold my house in Aberdeen and want to close my account.
5. I am a homeowner and would like to select a Property Manager for my house in Aberdeen.
6. I have a tenant living in my home in the City of Aberdeen and I want them to set up water in their name.
7. I just got my utility bill from the City of Aberdeen and it is more than it usually is.
8. I am a tenant that just moved into a house in Aberdeen, how can I set up water services in my name?
9. Why do I have to have garbage service?
10. What do I do if my water was shut off and I got a yellow notice on my front door?
11. How can I pay my City of Aberdeen Bill?