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1. Are campfires allowed in my backyard?

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1. What is the Fair Housing Act?
2. What is prohibited under the Fair Housing Act?

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1. How do I deal with a noisy neighbor?

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1. I am having a garage sale. Do I need a permit?
2. We have visitors with a camper/trailer. Where and how long can they park? Do they need permits?
3. When do I need an obstruction permit?

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1. Who is responsible for trees in the boulevard?
2. What are the leaf raking and lawn mowing restrictions?
3. Where do I take my leaves and tree branches for disposal?

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1. My sewer is backing up, where do I call?
2. The storm water catch basin near my home is causing the water to back up. What should I do?
3. I have a sump pump in my basement. Where can I legally discharge the water?

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1. How soon must I clear my sidewalk after a snowstorm?
2. What are the winter parking regulations?
3. If my vehicle is towed, how do I get it from the impound lot?
4. My mailbox was hit and broken by a city snowplow. Who is responsible for repairing or replacing it?
5. The sod on my boulevard was damaged by the city's snow removal equipment. Who is responsible for repairing or replacing it?

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1. We are planning to do some landscaping in our yard. Who do we call to locate buried phone, electrical or TV lines, or public utilities?
2. Who is responsible for sidewalk maintenance and repair?
3. Where or to whom do I report a stop or yield sign that is obstructed by trees or bushes?
4. Where do I report a malfunctioning streetlight, pothole, missing street sign or a semaphore that is malfunctioning?
5. I feel we need a stop sign in our neighborhood. What is the process to obtain one?
6. Does the City provide dust control for gravel roads?

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1. I need to have my water temporarily shut off. Who do I call?
2. Does the city have specific lawn sprinkling hours and restrictions?
3. Do these water restrictions apply to my newly sodden/seeded lawn?
4. We have rusty water, what should I do?
5. When and how often are the water hydrants flushed? Will I be notified?
6. My water smells/tastes like chlorine is it safe to use?
7. Is fluoride in my drinking water?
8. Is Faribault's water hard or soft?
9. Does the City soften the water?
10. Where can I obtain information regarding the levels of lead in my drinking water?
11. What causes cloudiness in my drinking water? Is it dangerous?
12. How can I get my drinking water tested?

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1. How do I set up utility services?
2. How do I make a credit card, debit card, or electronic payment from my checking or savings account?
3. What information do I need to register for online payments?
4. What if I don’t know my account number?
5. After I register and log in, what account information will I be able to see?
6. I’ve made a payment, so when will the payment be posted to my account?
7. How can I be sure my City utility bill has been paid?
8. What if I have a question about my bill?
9. Is there a charge for this service?
10. How do I sign up for the automatic payment plan?
11. How soon will the automatic payment plan start?
12. How can I be sure my bill has been paid?
13. What if I have a question about my bill?
14. Is there a charge for this service?
15. What if I change banks or accounts?
16. My water has been shut off for non-payment. How do I get it turned back on?