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1. When don't I need a permit?
2. Where on my property can I build a fence?
3. Where can I put a pool?
4. Which building codes has the City of Valparaiso adopted?

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1. Do I need to register my property every year?
2. How can I make a complaint?
3. I own rental property in Valparaiso but live out of state. Am I required to appoint a local agent?
4. Will the units be inspected regularly?
5. If a complaint has been made and my unit is inspected, is there a fee?
6. Will tenant information be collected by the city?

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1. How can I obtain a copy of the property maintenance ordinance?
2. The house next door is abandoned and the grass is over grown. Can anything be done to clean up the property?
3. Can my neighbor park his vehicle on the front lawn?
4. I phoned in a complaint weeks ago. Why has nothing been done to the property?
5. I live in a subdivision with a homeowners association. Can the city enforce the association's covenants and restrictions?
6. Can I have garage, porch, or yard sales in the city? Is a permit required?
7. I live in an area where new construction is taking place. Is there a time when construction is allowed to begin?

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1. I’m building a new house, how much will my sewer permit be?
2. I’ve got a parcel of land that I’m looking at developing. Is sanitary sewer available for my site?
3. Where can I get a current Valparaiso street or zoning map?

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1. Is a scheduled appointment needed for a car seat inspection?
2. Who should I contact if I have questions regarding an ambulance bill?
3. Can I schedule a tour of the fire station?

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1. Is an employment application required to apply?
2. Where do I submit my application / resume?
3. Do I need to submit an application for each job for which I apply?

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1. Does the City of Valparaiso only use union contractors?

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1. Which holidays will affect my pickup day?
2. Who is responsible for dead/poor health trees in the right of way?
3. Who is responsible for repairing sidewalks?
4. How do I get a recycling container?
5. How often does the city sweep the streets?
6. Can I place a Dumpster in the street?
7. All of my trash won't fit in the container. What do I do?
8. I believe a traffic intersection is unsafe. Will Public Works put up more signs?
9. The street light by my house won't come on. Who should I contact?
10. Do I have to move my car off the street when it snows?
11. Who picks up road kill?
12. What do I do with grass clippings?
13. Why haven’t you picked up my trash/recycling yet?
14. The snowplow damaged my lawn. Who is responsible?
15. What should I do with Hazardous Waste?
16. Do I live in the City service area for trash & recycle pickup?
17. Is there a fee for extra trash? How am I billed?

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1. How much does it cost to ride the V-Line?
2. Can I bring bags on a V-Line bus?
3. What is a V-Line deviation?
4. How much does it cost to ride the ChicaGo DASH?
5. Where does the DASH pick up and drop off?
6. The DASH parking is full, where can I park?
7. Who operates the DASH and V-Line?
8. Can I bring my pet on the bus?
9. Can I bring my bike on the bus?
10. Is my seat reserved?
11. Can I be dropped off at another location along a route?
12. Can I hire a bus as a charter?
13. Is alcohol allowed on the bus?
14. Can I 'Flag' or 'Wave' down a V-Line Bus if I am alongside a street which the buses go down?
15. What is a V-Line Transfer, how do I use it?
16. Where can I buy a Monthly V-Line Pass? What do I get with a Monthly V-Line Pass?
17. Can I 'Flag' or 'Wave' down a Transit Connect Bus if I am alongside a street which the buses go down?
18. Can I schedule a deviation for a Transit Connect Bus?
19. Can I use my ChicaGO Dash or V-Line monthly pass to ride the South Shore Transit Connect?
20. How do I know if my pass is active on Token Transit?
21. Once Activated, how long do I have to use my single ride pass through Token Transit?
22. Is there a record of expired passes on Token Transit?
23. Can I have a receipt for my pass purchase on Token Transit?
24. What if my phone battery dies while my pass is active on Token Transit?
25. What happens if I loose my phone?
26. Can I schedule a deviation for a V-Line Bus?
27. Is my credit card information secure on Token Transit?
28. I don’t have a credit or debit card; can I go to Valparaiso City Hall and pay with cash or check to pay for and load passes onto the Token Transit app?
29. I am taking a group of students on a field trip; can I use the Token Transit app?
30. Can I request a refund on Token Transit?
31. When do I need an internet connection for the Token Transit App?
32. I need help with the Token Transit app; who can help me?