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1. Why do I need a building permit?
2. When do I need an emergency work permit?
3. When do I need a building permit?
4. When do I need a mechanical permit?
5. Why do I need a plumbing permit?
6. Don't permits cost thousands of dollars?
7. What if I made an alteration to my home without realizing I needed a permit and I want to correct the situation; will I be subject to a fine? Do I have to tear the whole project down and start over?
8. What is the purpose of the permits and codes?
9. If I get a permit to remodel my home that was built ten years ago, do I remodel using the building codes that were in affect at the time my home was originally built or to today's code?
10. If I remodel my house, do I have to bring the entire home up to the codes in effect today?
11. Why should I use a licensed contractor?
12. If a licensed contractor is doing the construction should I rely on my contractor to get the permit?
13. I’m doing work that is exempt from a building permit. Is there anything else I should be concerned about?

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1. How do I apply for my City of Washougal business license?
2. What are the benefits of a Business License Service partnership?
3. What do I have to do?
4. What can I expect in the future?
5. Who do I contact if I have questions?

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1. When do I need to have a Concealed Pistol License?
2. Where do I apply for a Concealed Pistol License?
3. What are the application hours?
4. Is there a background check?
5. Are there other requirements?
6. How long does it take before I receive my license?
7. What documents will I need to bring with me?
8. How long is my Concealed Pistol License valid?
9. How do I renew my Concealed Pistol License?
10. What if I lose my concealed pistol license?
11. What if I change my address?
12. Does Washington have reciprocity for Concealed Pistol Licenses with any other states?
13. How do I get more information about Washington state firearms law?

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1. I'm not sure if I live within Washougal city limits or the greater county. How can I find out?
2. When can I purchase fireworks in Washougal?
3. Where are the fireworks stands located in Washougal?
4. If I buy fireworks in another area, like the county or another city, can I use them in Washougal?
5. When should I call 911 regarding fireworks?
6. Should I call 311 for complaints?
7. When should I NOT call 911?
8. What can happen if I get caught using illegal fireworks?
9. Can I be held liable for damage and costs incurred in suppressing fires caused by use of fireworks, by myself or my child?

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1. Where is Hartwood Park?
2. Why is a disc golf course being built at Hartwood Park?
3. What are the City’s goals for the disc golf course project?
4. How can the neighbors and the community provide comments?
5. Why wasn’t the community surveyed or asked if they wanted a disc golf course?
6. What is the City going to do about discs that fly over the green belt into neighborhood driveways and yards?
7. People have been seen going through the bushes and greenway with machetes to cut away to get to their lost discs. Neighbors are concerned over the safety. What is the City doing to mitigate this issue
8. This area used to be a nice walking path, is that still going to be the focus?
9. Neighbors have noticed rowdiness, people cussing and consuming alcohol while playing at the course. What is the City doing to get more control over the park?
10. There are not enough spaces for the large amount of people this would bring in and people have been parking in neighborhoods. Where will people park who are playing the disc golf course?
11. When will I get to see the layout of the disc golf course?
12. Why is the City cutting up the wetland areas?
13. Why are correction crews working in Hartwood and is that safe?
14. Why is Hartwood/Campen Creek Bridge closed?
15. Why are people working in the wetland buffer zone?

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1. How am I to know if a business is legitimately licensed in the City of Washougal?
2. How am I to know in what zone the sign is located?

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1. What is a "scatter garden"?
2. Are grave markers allowed?
3. Can we have a name plaque on the memorial stone for someone who is buried elsewhere?
4. Are we able to have a "graveside" funeral service in the scatter garden?
5. How do I find out more information on being placed in the scatter garden?

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1. I noticed some employees in the park spraying. What are they spraying for? What are they using?
2. Who do I contact regarding mosquito control?
3. Who do I contact to report that a street light is out?
4. Who do I contact to report a missing or damaged street sign?
5. Who should I contact with questions about my monthly utility bills?
6. Who handles dead animals or debris in the road?
7. When does the City sweep the streets?

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1. How will this year’s Pumpkin Harvest Festival be different?
2. What park will the Pumpkin Harvest Festival be at and at what time?
3. Will there be games and prizes this year?
4. How is the City of Washougal keeping families safe at this event?
5. Who can I contact with questions about this event?
6. How much does this event cost?
7. Can we wear our costumes?
8. What if it's raining outside?

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1. How to report an issue via the web?
2. Want to report an issue via cell phone or tablet?

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1. Do I need a permit to remove a tree on my property?
2. Do I need a permit to plant a tree on my property?
3. My neighbor’s tree is growing over my property line, can I cut it?
4. Who is responsible for the maintenance of my street tree?
5. I am concerned about a tree located within a critical area or buffer zone. What should I do?
6. Does the City have an urban forest ordinance or an ordinance protecting trees?
7. Is the practice of “windowing” or “skirting up ” trees allowable in the City of Washougal?
8. How do I find a certified arborist or tree care professional?
9. What is tree topping?
10. Where can I go for more information?
11. Are there recommended trees for street planting?

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1. When is my bill due?
2. Whom do I contact regarding utility services?
3. What information of mine does Utility Billing keep?
4. How are utility rates calculated?
5. When is the meter read?
6. How do I pay my bill?
7. Can I pay ahead?
8. When is my payment considered late?
9. What information is required to sign up for utility services?
10. What happens if I have excess credit after my final bill?
11. What if I cannot pay my bill?
12. Can I set up Automatic Payments?
13. What is the City's landlord/tenant policy?
14. What if I have a leak?

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1. Why do I need Automatic Utility Bill Payment?
2. How does Automatic Utility Bill Payment work?
3. How much will Automatic Utility Bill Payment cost me?
4. If I pay my bill automatically, how will I know how much it is?
5. Once I have signed up for Automatic Withdrawal to pay my City of Washougal utility bill, how soon does it begin?
6. What if I want to discontinue the Automatic Utility Bill payment process?
7. What if the funds are not in my bank account at the time of withdrawal?