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1. Can we ask for special parking for events?
2. Who do I contact if I have a question about a current city construction project?

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1. How can I contact a City Commissioner?
2. How can I check my special assessment balance and/or pay off my balance?

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1. What is a Veteran's property tax credit?
2. What is a Homestead Credit for low-income senior citizens and disabled persons?
3. What is the blind exemption?
4. Does the City of West Fargo have incentives for businesses?
5. What is a Renaissance Zone?
6. What is an appraisal and why does the City of West Fargo do it?
7. What is the wheelchair exemption?
8. Does the City of West Fargo participate in the low-income housing tax credit program?
9. How can I check my special assessment balance and/or pay off my balance?
10. Is there a charge for a building permit?

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1. How do I request City water or sewer services to be installed at my property?
2. What should I do if I have a drainage problem in my backyard?
3. Where is the City Engineer located?
4. What is a Renaissance Zone?
5. What is an appraisal and why does the City of West Fargo do it?
6. When do I need a building permit?
7. Why do I need a building permit?
8. How do I apply for a building permit?
9. Are permits required for swimming pools?
10. How do I find out how big of a shed/garage I can build on my property?
11. Do I need a permit to install, replace or make addition to HVAC equipment?
12. Am I able to install my own HVAC equipment?
13. How can I find out if I am located in the flood plain?
14. Are there informational guidelines available for various types of construction/remodeling projects?
15. Who inspects the work?
16. What information should I provide when applying for a permit?
17. Can I supply my own drawings for a building permit?
18. How long does it take to get a building permit?
19. Is there a charge for a building permit?
20. How can I get more information?

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1. When do I need a permit?
2. When don't I need a permit?
3. Why do I need a permit?
4. Who inspects the work?
5. Where do I go to get my permits?
6. What information should I provide when applying for a permit?
7. How long does it take to get a permit?
8. Is there a charge for a permit?
9. How can I get more information?

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1. How can I contact a City Commissioner?

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1. How can I submit a complaint that may be a violation of the city codes?
2. Can I submit a complaint anonymously?
3. What is the process after I submit a complaint?
4. How tall can grass and weeds be on residential, commercial or undeveloped property?
5. How often do I have to shovel the snow on my sidewalks during the winter?
6. Do I have to have my wood piles off the ground?
7. Can I lay my sump pump hose across a sidewalk?
8. How soon do I need to seed or sod my yard after the house is built?
9. Can I have my business equipment at my home?
10. Can I park vehicles and recreation vehicles with trailers on my property?
11. What is junk?
12. What is considered harborage of vermin?
13. Do I need to keep my undeveloped lot mowed and free of garbage, junk and cast–off materials?
14. Do vacant buildings need to be secured and registered with the City?
15. What is a dangerous building?
16. Who should I contact if I have a question or concern associated with a residential outdoor swimming pool?
17. What is the definition of a junk automobile?
18. What is considered a vacant building?

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1. Can we ask for special parking for events?
2. How can I find out about upcoming events?

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1. Where is the Renaissance Zone located?
2. Are there any commercial properties available in West Fargo?
3. What is a Renaissance Zone?
4. Does the City of West Fargo participate in the low-income housing tax credit program?
5. Does West Fargo have any incentives for businesses?
6. Where is the Renaissance Zone located?
7. Do I need a license to operate a business in West Fargo?
8. Where do I pay a parking ticket?
9. Can we ask for special parking for certain events?
10. Can I have my business equipment at my home?
11. Do vacant buildings need to be secured and registered with the city?

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1. How does the City of West Fargo test the warning siren system?
2. What happened to the daily noon whistle?
3. When is the warning siren system used?
4. What should I do when I hear the warning siren?

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1. Where do I find information about City of West Fargo construction projects?
2. Who do I contact if I have a question about a current city construction project?
3. I need to dig in my yard, do I need to call someone?
4. What does it mean when the sirens are activated in West Fargo?
5. Will the City of West Fargo locate property lines?
6. What is the source of the odor in West Fargo in the spring?

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1. Can I have my utility bill emailed to me?
2. What are pending specials?
3. How can I pay my utility bill?
4. How do I stop utility services for my property because I'm moving?
5. What is an appraisal and why does the City of West Fargo do it?
6. How can I check my special assessment balance and/or pay off my balance?
7. Is there a charge for a building permit?
8. What are special assessments (also known as specials)?

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1. How does the West Fargo Fire Department operate?
2. What services does the West Fargo Fire Department provide?
3. Can I tour the West Fargo Fire Department?
4. How many smoke detectors do you need in your home?
5. How long does a smoke detector last?
6. Should I buy a carbon monoxide detector?
7. Where do you place a carbon monoxide (CO) detector?
8. Can I smell carbon monoxide and can it hurt me?
9. Are burn/fire pits allowed in West Fargo city limits?
10. Can I light off fireworks in town?
11. Where can I light off fireworks?
12. What can I do if my neighbor is lighting off fireworks?

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1. I am interested in law enforcement, are you hiring?
2. Do you accept job application materials to consider for future job openings?
3. Who do I contact if I have a question about a City of West Fargo job I applied for?

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1. Where is the West Fargo Public Library?
2. When is the West Fargo Public Library open?
3. Is the West Fargo Public Library a part of the Fargo Public Library?
4. Who can get a West Fargo Public Library card?
5. How do I get a West Fargo Library card?
6. Why do I need a West Fargo Library card?
7. Can I receive library notices via email?
8. What’s the password for my account?
9. How many items may I check out at a time?
10. Where can I return books when the West Fargo Library is closed?
11. Can I return Fargo Public Library books to the West Fargo Public Library?
12. Can I reserve a meeting room at the West Fargo Library?
13. What if I lose my library card?
14. Does the library offer group tours?

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1. How do I post bail for someone?
2. How can I contest a citation?
3. How do I pay a parking ticket?
4. How do I pay a traffic ticket/citation?
5. How do I apply for a court appointed attorney?
6. How does a citation affect my drivers license?
7. How do I provide proof of insurance?
8. How do I contact the city prosecutor?
9. How do I request certified copies?
10. What are my rights?

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1. Can I have my business equipment at my home?
2. How do I request City water or sewer services to be installed at my property?
3. What should I do if I have a drainage problem in my backyard?
4. Who do I contact if I have a question about a current city construction project?
5. When do I need a building permit?
6. Do vacant buildings need to be secured and registered with the City?
7. Where is the Renaissance Zone located?

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1. Where do I look to see if I have a warrant?
2. How do I get fingerprints for a job or license requirement?
3. I want to buy something through MarketPlace, where is a safe space to do that?
4. My pet is missing, who do I call?
5. Can we bring our group to the Police Department for a tour?
6. How do I know if I'm being scammed?
7. How do I apply for a restraining order?
8. How do I evict a tenant from a property I own?
9. What can I do if someone is harassing me?
10. Do you have a tip line?
11. Can the police department be called for an unruly child?
12. What should I do if I believe someone may be using/selling drugs?
13. Why did it take so long for the police to arrive when I called them?
14. I am interested in a ride along with an officer, who do I call?
15. What should I do if I see a wild animal in the City of West Fargo?
16. Are there volunteer opportunities with the West Fargo Police Department?
17. Who should I contact to start a neighborhood watch program?

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1. Can I light off fireworks in town?
2. Where can I light off fireworks?
3. What can I do if my neighbor is lighting off fireworks?

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1. Do I need to license my bicycle?
2. Can I shoot a bow, BB gun or soft air pistol within the city limits?
3. There is a dog running through my yard, isn't there a leash law?
4. Is there a curfew for youth in West Fargo?
5. What time does a noise ordinance go into effect?
6. Does my pet need to be licensed in West Fargo?
7. If I purchase a handgun, can I carry it on my person?
8. Can we ask for special parking for events?
9. Do vacant buildings need to be secured and registered with the city?

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1. How can I find out which officer or detective is handling my case?
2. How do I get information on a specific police report?
3. How do I get a copy of my driving record?
4. How do I find out about registered sex offenders in my area?
5. Can I get a copy of a police report or accident report?
6. How do I make a police report?
7. How do I file a complaint about an officer?
8. Do officers have a quota for the number of tickets they write?
9. How do police decide where to run radar for speeding?

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1. How can I find out if my vehicle is towed or if it is stolen?
2. Can the police open my car if I have locked my keys inside?
3. Someone is illegally parked in our private parking lot, what can I do about it?
4. Can I have colored lights under my car?
5. Can I have vehicle windows tinted and how much window tinting can I have?
6. What are the parking rules in West Fargo?
7. Can I ride my ATV / snowmobile in town?
8. If I get stopped for drinking and driving, do I have to submit to a breath test?
9. Can we ask for special parking for events?
10. How do I pay a parking ticket?
11. How do I pay a traffic ticket?

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1. What are the funding needs for public safety?
2. What is the financial solution?
3. What were the police decisions?
4. What is the financial analysis for public safety funding?
5. What does the City Measure say?

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1. Who should I contact if I have a complaint associated with excess garbage?
2. Who do I contact about a street light being out?
3. When is my garbage and recycling collection day?
4. Who do I contact if I have a question about a current city construction project?
5. How do I request City water or sewer services to be installed at my property?
6. What should I do if I have a drainage problem in my backyard?
7. When do I need a building permit?
8. My neighbor is pushing his snow into the street, can he do this?
9. Are there any commercial properties available in West Fargo?
10. I need to dig in my yard, do I need to call someone?
11. What does it mean when the sirens are activated in West Fargo?
12. Can I have my utility bill emailed to me?
13. How can I pay my utility bill?
14. How do I stop utility services for my property because I'm moving?
15. Will the city locate property lines?
16. Who should I contact if a snow plow damaged my property during the snow plow season?
17. What materials are recyclable?
18. Are there materials that I can't put in my garbage bin?
19. What is the source of the odor in West Fargo in the spring?
20. Does the City of West Fargo collect yard waste or compost materials from the curb?
21. How can I dispose of debris after a storm?

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1. When is my garbage and recycling collection day?
2. Is garbage and recycling collected on holidays?
3. Who should I contact if I have a complaint associated with excess garbage?
4. What materials are recyclable?
5. Can I have my utility bill emailed to me?
6. How do I stop utility services for my property because I'm moving?
7. Are there materials that I can't put in my garbage bin?
8. Does the City of West Fargo collect yard waste or compost materials from the curb?
9. How can I dispose of debris after a storm?
10. What should I do if I lose my garbage or recycling bin?
11. Who should I contact if a snow plow damaged my property during the snow plow season?

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1. What do the rates actually pay for?
2. Why did the rate change?
3. What is a fixed charge?
4. What is the usage charge based on?
5. Why does the City charge a higher usage charge for water usage over 20,000 gallons?
6. Are businesses and apartments subject to the same increases?
7. Will bills go up for those who use the same amount of water?
8. How does the City of West Fargo's water and sewer rates help make watering the lawn affordable?
9. If rates are increasing in February, why might they increase again in 2023?
10. What do West Fargo residents pay in comparison to Fargo residents?
11. How will I be billed if I use the City of West Fargo's sewer system but not the water system?
12. Why does the City of West Fargo use water usage to calculate sewer charges?

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1. Do I have to call for utility locates?
2. It looks like there is no room for a tree, what do I do?
3. Can I plant any species of tree?
4. Can I add trees in the future?
5. If I plant more then two trees, do I get more than the $300.00 deposit back?
6. The Forestry Department marked more than two locations; do I have to plant them all?
7. How big should the tree be?
8. Can I plant a fruit tree?
9. I would like a specific variety or cultivar of a tree, is this allowed?
10. Only one tree location was marked, do I only get half the deposit?
11. The location marked is directly on top of a utility, can I move the location?