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1. Where can I place garage sale type signs?

Signs attached to trees, utility poles, public benches, streetlights, or placed on any public property or public right-of-way are prohibited. To see where you can place signs, watch this video.

2. Can I have bees on my property?

Yes, the keeping of bees is allowed on properties one acre or more.  Beekeeping Cheat Sheet and Permit

3. Where can fences be located?

Fences need to be located entirely on your property and may not be located in the road right-of-way (ROW). The ROW for roads varies from road to road but a typical city street has a 60 foot ROW, meaning your property line is 30 feet from the center of the road. This is just a guideline, to know exactly where your property line is located, you will need to contact a land surveyor. Fence Information Cheat Sheet

4. How do I find my property lines?

It is the property owners’ responsibility to determine where the property lines are. Property iron stakes (typically 36-inch-long rods) are placed at the corners of the lot usually at or below grade, and sometimes can be found using a metal detector. The city does not provide surveying services. Approximate property lines and dimensions can be found on the county's website.

5. What are the regulations for pools?

All Below-Ground pools require a building permit. Below-Ground Cheat Sheet

Above-Ground pools that exceed 5,000 gallons and have a depth capacity of 2-feet or more require a building permit. Above-Ground Cheat Sheet

6. Do I need a sign permit for a temporary signs

Yes you do. Please download the Temporary Sign Permit here.