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1. What services does the Building Department provide?
2. Why do I need a permit?
3. What types of things do I need a permit for?
4. What is the cost of a building permit?
5. I want to re-grade my property and bring in a "little" fill. Do I need a permit?
6. How long does it take to get a permit?
7. How can I find out what my property is zoned?
8. Where can I find the size of my lot?
9. What can I build on my single-family residential lot?
10. How big can I build on my lot?
11. How do I determine the location of my house in relation to my property lines?
12. How high can I build a fence on my property?
13. What time will my building, plumbing, gas or electrical inspection be?
14. Can I request a certain inspector for inspections?
15. What do I need for a final inspection?
16. How do I know if I live in a floodplain?
17. What is a flood construction level?
18. How can I get a copy of my house plans or a copy of the occupancy certificate?
19. What size of accessory building can I build?
20. There's a new development being built beside my house and I'm worried about water coming onto my property. What can I do?
21. Why do I need a geotechnical engineer (for anything)?
22. How do I find out if a house I am purchasing has ever been used as a grow op?
23. What restrictions apply for building retaining walls?
24. Can I do my own plumbing on my property?
25. What is a Right of Way?
26. How can I find out about a Right of Way?
27. Where is my water, sanitary or storm connection?
28. What is a covenant?
29. What is an easement?
30. How do I arrange for an easement?
31. How do I find any legal documents shown on the title on my property?

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1. Who requires a business licence?
2. How do I apply for a business licence?
3. What type of business licence do I need?
4. Taking over an existing business or closing a business?
5. Moving your business?
6. Changing the name of the business?
7. Why do I need a business licence?
8. How do I get a business licence application?
9. How much does a business licence cost?
10. How long is a business licence valid for?
11. How long will it take to get a business licence?
12. Can I operate a business from my home?

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1. How do I make a bylaw complaint?
2. How does the City respond to complaints?
3. Can I keep chickens on a residential property?
4. Are stereo music and other similar noise covered by the Noise Bylaw?
5. When is construction noise exempted from the Noise Bylaw?
6. Can I cut the trees overhanging my property line?
7. Can my neighbour park in front of my house?
8. A complaint has been made against me and / or my property, how can I get a copy of the complaint?

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1. Why do I need to licence my dog?
2. If my dog is never out of the yard / house do they still need a licence?
3. How long is a dog licence valid for?
4. How much does a dog licence cost?
5. Can I buy my dog licence online?
6. I have a guide / assistance dog; do I need to purchase a licence?
7. What does my dog licence fee pay for?
8. What are the hours and phone number for the local shelter?
9. I no longer own the dog, what should I do?
10. Who can I report a lost dog to?
11. Who do I report a dog off leash in an unpermitted area to?
12. My neighbour's dog won't stop barking, what can I do?
13. Can I let my dog run off leash in Maple Ridge?
14. Why can't I allow my dog to run off leash?
15. How can I make a report about an unlicensed dog in my area?

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1. Why is adjudication used?
2. How can I pay a Bylaw Notice or Municipal Ticket?
3. How do I dispute a Bylaw Notice or Municipal Ticket?
4. What happens at the adjudication hearing?
5. Can I dispute a Bylaw Notice or Municipal Ticket if it paid?
6. What is an adjudication hearing?
7. What happens if I am unable to attend the hearing?
8. Do I need to appear in person for the hearing?
9. Can I appeal the adjudicator’s decision?
10. Can the adjudicator consider my financial situation?
11. What happens if I do not pay the penalty for the violation?