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1. When do I need a building permit?
2. Are construction plans required?
3. Who may apply for a permit?
4. What kind of plans are required?
5. What information is required on drawings?
6. When do I need an architect or engineer?
7. When do I need an encroachment permit?
8. How many copies of the plans do I need?
9. When do I need an inspection?

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1. What is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)?
2. Why support the Bayside Park Farm CSA?
3. What do we offer?
4. How do I join the Bayside Park Farm CSA?

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1. Who will be taxed?
2. Will the City know which houses exceed baseline by 600%?
3. How much revenue will the tax measure generate?
4. How much will the tax measure cost?

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1. How do I register for a program?
2. Do you have a program for young children that promotes socialization?
3. Does the City of Arcata have 65+ programming?
4. Are there sport leagues in Arcata?
5. What is a “drop-in” program and how does this work?
6. Where can I play tennis in the City of Arcata?
7. Does the City of Arcata have a skate park?
8. How do I know if I am qualified as a resident of Arcata?
9. What indoor facilities does the City rent?
10. How do I make a reservation?
11. Do I need to have a reservation to use a city park?
12. How can I reserve a park or Arcata Plaza for a special event?
13. What are the City Park hours?
14. Where can I find maps of City parks and open spaces?
15. Where can I find more information on Arcata's natural habitat?
16. How do I get involved with the farm or community garden at Bayside Park?
17. How can I become an instructor for a recreational class?
18. How do I become a Volunteer Trail Steward?
19. How do I report broken equipment or unsafe conditions at a playground or facility?
20. Who should I call if the skate park gate is locked during normal hours?

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1. Why must I pay a non-resident fee?
2. Do you offer payment plans for Summer Camps?
3. Why must I pay a non-resident fee for my child who attends school in Arcata?
4. What are the rates for renting indoor facilities?
5. Is there a fee associated with any of the City open spaces or parks?
6. What is your cancellation policy?
7. Do you have scholarships available?

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1. Are dogs allowed in City open spaces and parks?
2. Is camping allowed in City open spaces or parks?
3. Is it okay to remove items from City open spaces?
4. Is it okay to leave my car parked in a park or open space parking lot overnight?

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1. What is a dance permit? Do I need one? How do I get one?
2. What are alarm permits? How do I get one?
3. What is an alcohol permit? Do I need one?
4. What happens if the police are called to my house for a loud party?
5. What about dog licenses? How do I get one?
6. How do I pay my parking ticket?
7. How do I contest a parking ticket?
8. Does the Arcata Police Department do fingerprinting?
9. Do I have to keep my dog on a leash?
10. How do I get a copy of an accident report?
11. Do I need a bicycle license?
12. I heard that I can't post flyers on telephone poles in Arcata. Why?
13. What are the current laws relating to child safety seats?

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1. Why is the City of Arcata talking about organic waste, including food waste collection and composting?
2. What is Senate Bill 1383?
3. When will this law go into place?
4. When will curbside organics recycling collection service be required?
5. Am I required to compost?
6. How will this law help the environment?
7. What are some ways I can reduce my organic garbage?
8. Will my garbage and recycling service fee from Recology increase?
9. How can I learn more about potentially increasing fees?
10. What if my business/residence does not generate organic waste?
11. If I backyard compost or I use a community compost service, can I opt out of curbside organic service when it is available?
12. If a resident currently has a green waste bin, should they place food waste in the bin?
13. Can businesses or residents provide their own curbside containers for organics collection at a discounted cost?
14. What do food-soiled/paper-based items include?
15. Where can I find out what belongs in my current garbage, recycling or green waste bins?
16. I have more questions about Senate Bill 1383 and organics waste collection…

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1. What is the Single-Use Disposable (SUD) Foodware Ordinance?
2. When does the Single-Use Foodware Ordinace go into effect?
3. Where do all the $0.25 charges go after they are collected by businesses?
4. Where can I find a vendor list of compliant SUD?
5. What disposable materials are compliant?
6. Why are plant based/bio plastics not compliant?
7. Is this a ban on single-use products at food establishments?
8. Is this a plastic water bottle ban?
9. Are there exemptions?
10. If someone places an order using only exempted foodware, does that order still receive a $0.25 charge?
11. What if a customer brings a reusable container for part of their order and uses disposables for the rest of their order?
12. What businesses are impacted by the ordinance?
13. What are the requirements for reusable foodware?
14. Does the health code allow for customers to bring their own container for take-out?
15. What if the container brought by the customer does not seem suitable for use?