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2030 Comprehensive Plan

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1. What is a Comprehensive Plan?
2. Why do we need a Comprehensive Plan?
3. What is the difference between the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinance?
4. Can the Comprehensive Plan be changed?
5. What is not considered part of a Comprehensive Plan?
6. How are environmental issues addressed in the Comprehensive Plan?
7. How does this plan relate to other planning efforts?
8. How do you implement a Comprehensive Plan?

Animal Control

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1. How do I adopt a pet?
2. Are animals required to be licensed?
3. What happens to my pet if it is picked up by Animal Control?

Backflow

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1. What is Backflow?
2. What is back-siphonage?
3. What factors can cause back-siphonage?
4. What is back pressure?
5. What factors can cause a back pressure backflow condition?
6. What is a cross connection?
7. What is the most common form of a cross connection?
8. What is potentially dangerous about an unprotected sill cock?
9. What protection is required for sill cocks?
10. What is the difference between pollution and contamination?
11. What is meant by degree of hazard?
12. What is the difference between a toxic and non-toxic substance?
13. What are the 5 basic products used for backflow protection of cross connections?
14. Where is a double check backflow prevention assembly used?
15. Where is a reduced pressure zone backflow preventer (RPZ) used?
16. Are there any regulations in OSHA regarding cross connections?

Bad Checks

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1. What is an example of present consideration?
2. Do I need to send a demand letter?
3. What does Georgia law require in the demand letter?
4. What documentation is needed to commence prosecution?

Bad Checks - What You Need To Know

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1. Was the check received in Roswell?
2. Was the check marked NSF or ACCOUNT CLOSED?
3. Was the check payment in full for the product or service received?
4. What is an example of present consideration?
5. Do I need to send a demand letter?
6. What does Georgia law require in the demand letter?
7. What documentation is needed to commence prosecution?

Bond Referendum

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1. What is a bond?
2. What is a bond rating?
3. What does AAA bond rating mean for the City of Roswell?
4. Has the City issued bonds before?
5. Why does the City want to issue bonds at this time?
6. How much money will the City be borrowing?
7. Will my property taxes go up because of the new bonds?
8. What projects are being considered for this bond issue?
9. If approved by voters, how long will it take the City to pay off the bonds?
10. Why issue bonds and not pay as you go?
11. Why would the City pay off one series of bonds issued years ago and then go back into debt?
12. The economy is weak. Why not wait until the economy improves before issuing bonds?
13. Why isn’t the Georgia Department of Transportation paying for HBR/400?

Building Inspections

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1. When do I need a permit?
2. How do I request an inspection?
3. Why can’t I get a scheduled inspection time?
4. Do I need a permit to replace my water heater?
5. What is required if I want to replace my deck?
6. What are the requirements for windows with the model energy code?
7. Do you accept pictures in lieu of inspections?
8. Do I need the insulation installed for my rough-in inspection?
9. What is necessary for a pool permit?
10. Do I need a permit to move a house?

Business Registration

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1. Can I make a payment online?
2. Can I pay with a check?
3. How much is a Business Registration fee for a Home Occupation or Commercial Business?
4. What qualifies as a home business?
5. Are there any uses that are specifically prohibited as a home occupation?
6. How long does it take to get a certificate?
7. Is a Home Business required to be inspected by the Fire Department?
8. How do you know when it is time to renew your Occupation Tax Certificate?
9. Why are businesses required to get an Occupation Tax Certificate?
10. Are all businesses required to get a Tax ID number (FEIN or EIN)? Where do I get such numbers?
11. What is the process for registering a used car dealership?
12. How long is a solicitor's permit valid and what is the fee?
13. Are taxi driver's permits transferable?
14. Is my City of Roswell Occupation Tax Certificate transferable from one location in Roswell to another?
15. What percentage of my home can be used for my home business?
16. For purposes of calculating numbers of employees, how do I count my part-time workers?

Code Enforcement

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1. How do I report an ordinance violation?
2. What is the Code Enforcement Office?
3. What is the Roswell City Code?
4. How does the Code Enforcement Office enforce the City Code?
5. Why is the Code important?

Coexisting With Coyotes

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1. Why is this issue coming up now?
2. Haven't we always had coyotes in the Roswell area?
3. What do coyotes look like?
4. What do coyotes eat?
5. Is there an explanation for the increase in recent encounters?
6. If we keep our pets inside at night, won't that solve the problem?
7. Are coyotes a threat to people?
8. What can we do to remove coyotes from our area?
9. If trapping is used, are the traps dangerous to pets or people?
10. If the coyotes we see are trapped or killed, will the area be permanently rid of these animals?

Community Development

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1. How can I obtain a copy of the city of Roswell’s standard construction specifications?
2. How do I know if I need a permit for my project?
3. How do I obtain a garage/yard sale permit?
4. Where do I obtain a building permit?
5. What permits are required?
6. Why is a building permit required?
7. Are separate permits required? If so, why?
8. Can you expedite my permit?
9. How long will it take to get a building permit?
10. How do I check on the status of my permit?
11. Who is responsible for obtaining a permit?
12. Where do I direct my flood plain questions?

Court

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1. What if I miss my court date?
2. What if I don't appear at my hearing or pay my fine?
3. Can I always just pay the fine no matter what the charge?
4. Will the Court appoint an attorney to represent me?
5. What happens when I go to Court?
6. How can I contact a prosecutor from the City Attorney's Office?
7. Does the Court take checks?

Environmental / Public Works

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1. Is there a number I can call to report a water conservation violator?
2. If I live in Roswell, why do I have Fulton County water / sewer?
3. Why doesn't the City pick up construction waste?
4. Why is there a limit on residential trash can size?
5. Can I have an extra pick-up?
6. How much is residential service?
7. What do you pick up?
8. How do I set up service?
9. Do I have to bundle my branches?
10. When is the next bulky trash day?
11. What kind of bulk items does the City collect?
12. Why doesn’t the trash company take TV’s curbside?
13. Who do I contact if I have questions about trash, recycling, yard waste and other environmental questions?

Finance

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1. Does the City offer Homestead Exemptions?
2. How can I pay my tax and utility bills?
3. What forms of payments are accepted?
4. What happens if I do not pay my utility bill?
5. Is sanitation service included in my property tax bill?
6. Does the City provide trash receptacles and/or recycling bins?
7. Is there an interest penalty for not paying your taxes by the due date

Fire Department

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1. Can I burn trash or leaves?
2. Can I get a copy of a Fire Report?
3. Can the Fire Department burn the old house on my property?
4. Do you need an appointment to visit the Fire Museum at Roswell Fire Department Station #1?
5. Does the Fire Department install child car seats?

GIS

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1. What is GIS?
2. Where do I go for help with online mapping?
3. Where do I go to turn on aerial photos?
4. Where can I get a copy of a plat?
5. Where is my septic tank located?
6. Where is my sewer tap located?

Historic District

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1. How do I know if I am located in the Historic District?
2. How are properties classified on the Historic Properties Map?
3. When is HPC review required?
4. How do I get started with the HPC review process?
5. Will my location in the Historic District prevent me from making changes to my property?
6. Is HPC review required for interior changes?
7. Are all buildings in Historic Districts necessarily historic?
8. If I am unhappy with a decision made by the Commission concerning my Certificate of Appropriateness Application, may I appeal?
9. When do I need a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)?
10. What is the difference between a minor and major application?
11. Is HPC review required for ordinary maintenance or repair?
12. What is the difference between Roswell’s National Register District and Historic District?
13. Which properties in Roswell are listed on the National Register of Historic Places?

Human Resources

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1. Can I sign up for Social Security, Medicare, or Welfare at Roswell City Hall?
2. Does the City have a job hotline?
3. Have you received my application?
4. Where can I get an application for a City job posting?
5. Why is there not a closing date for accepting applications posted on any of the positions listed on the website?

Library

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1. How do I get a library card?
2. Does the library have story times for children?
3. What are the library’s open hours?
4. Does the library provide Internet access?

Local Energy Assurance Plan

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1. What is the Local Energy Assurance Plan (LEAP)?
2. What does Energy Assurance (EA) mean?
3. Why is Roswell involved in Local Energy Assurance Planning?
4. What is resiliency?
5. What is Alternative Energy?
6. What is renewable energy?
7. How is Roswell LEAP initiative funded?
8. What is the time line of the Roswell Local Energy Assurance Plan and when will it be completed?
9. Who is involved with the Roswell LEAP initiative ?
10. How can we get more information about this plan?

New Water Plant

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1. What exactly is the City proposing to build?
2. What are the benefits to building a new plant?
3. What is the City doing to study the concept of the proposed plant and its affects to the surrounding community?
4. Who are the Roswell Water customers and are they the only residents or businesses affected by this proposed improvement?
5. How many customers are serviced by the Roswell Water Utility?
6. How much will the proposed new plant cost?
7. How will Roswell pay for a new Water Service plant?
8. What is the current billing model or rates for Roswell homes and businesses who receive their water from Roswell?
9. How will the reduced operating costs that will result from the new water plant be used?
10. What is the benefit to Roswell to stay in the “water business”?

Planning & Zoning

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1. Can a Zoning Board decision be appealed?
2. How long is a rezoning, concurrent variance, or conditional use permit valid?
3. What do I need to do to file a development review application?
4. What do I need to do to file a Historic Preservation Commission Certificate of Appropriateness application?
5. Do I need a permit to build a fence?

Police Department

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1. Can I have a representative from the Police Department come to a homeowners association meeting, business, or club meeting to speak on safety issues or crime prevention?
2. Does the Police Department check child restraint seats to make sure they are installed correctly?
3. Does the Police Department have a procedure for reporting and responding to citizen complaints?
4. Does the Police Department offer programs for youth?
5. How can I report suspicious activity?

Purchasing

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1. At what dollar amount does the City have to do sealed bids?
2. Do all sealed bids have to be advertised in the paper?
3. How long does a bid have to be advertised?

Recreation and Parks

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1. I am with a sports league and would like to reserve field space in the City. Who do I contact?
2. How do I reserve a park for a private event?
3. I would like to sponsor an event, but I don’t know who to contact?
4. I have some free time and would like to get involved in various events and activities but don’t know who to contact?
5. I have some free time and would like to get involved in various events and activities but don’t know who to contact?
6. I would like to deduct my summer camp expenses from my taxes. What is your Tax ID number?

Recycling Center

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1. What are the hours of the Recycling Center?
2. What items will the Recycling Center NOT accept?
3. Can someone do community service hours or volunteer at the Recycling Center?
4. Do you pay for recyclables such as aluminum cans?
5. How do I get a recycling bin?
6. Is there another place that accepts recyclables?

Stormwater Program

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1. How are stormwater utility fees calculated?
2. How does the City determine the impervious surface for each property?
3. How much is the fee?
4. Is it possible to receive a reduction in my fee?
5. Since I am paying a stormwater utility fee, can I make a request for an issue near my home?
6. What is a stormwater utility?
7. What is considered an impervious surface?
8. What is the purpose of the stormwater utility?
9. Why is stormwater important?
10. Why is the stormwater utility fee based on impervious surfaces?
11. Why isn’t this considered another tax?
12. Can I reduce my fee?

Strategic Economic Development Plan (SEPD)

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1. How was the SEDP created?
2. What was the focus while creating the SEDP?
3. How will the SEDP be used?
4. What are the City’s goals for economic development?
5. Why can’t the City continue with the same economic development strategy that has been used in the past?
6. What economic development issues does the City face?
7. What are Roswell’s current market opportunities?
8. What new industries are recommended for Roswell?
9. What’s next?

Street Name Issues

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1. Why is my street being renamed?
2. How did the street names become an issue?
3. Do I have a say in what my new street name will be?
4. Will my street number remain the same?
5. How long will it take the City to transition to the new street names?
6. When will I be notified of my new street name?
7. How will this change impact me?

Transportation

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1. How do I report potholes, downed trees, dead animals, flooding, ice patches, or other similar hazards present in the roadway?
2. How do I report a damaged or missing traffic sign?
3. How do I report a malfunctioning or damaged traffic signal?
4. Who determines the traffic signal timing?
5. How do I report a street light is out?
6. How do I request a new street light?
7. How are speed limits set?
8. How can I get the speed limit lowered on my street?
9. How do I get a STOP sign installed on my street?
10. How do I request a sidewalk in my neighborhood?
11. When will my road be resurfaced?
12. Will my road be widened in the future?
13. How frequently are the streets cleaned?
14. What is the right-of-way along my road?
15. How do I get a traffic calming device installed on my street?
16. I have a visibility concern at an intersection; how do I report it?
17. What are those tubes across the roadway?
18. I have a question not answered here; to whom can I ask it?

Unified Development Code

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1. Why does the City of Roswell need to change its zoning code?
2. What is a Unified Development Code?
3. How is it different from the City’s current zoning code?
4. What does the City hope the UDC will accomplish for Roswell?
5. What are the advantages of the UDC over the City’s current zoning code?
6. What are the disadvantages of the UDC over the City’s current zoning code?
7. How will the UDC help economic development in Roswell?
8. How will the UDC help redevelopment of areas that need it in Roswell?
9. Won’t the UDC bring more apartments or apartment complexes into Roswell?
10. Does the UDC affect the whole city or just certain areas?
11. Will the UDC change the character of our community? If so, how?
12. Won’t the UDC allow developers to build whatever they want and the City will have no control over what they build? How can that be a good thing for Roswell?
13. I live in a nice subdivision in Roswell. How is the UDC going to affect my neighborhood?
14. Won’t the new UDC adversely affect the City’s infrastructure such as the stormwater system, sewer and water lines?
15. Roswell has a lot of run down strip centers. How will the UDC help improve these centers or will it?
16. Roswell doesn’t have any upscale clothing stores to shop in. Will the UDC bring in higher end stores to Roswell?
17. How are the roads going to handle all the additional traffic that will be a result of this new code?
18. Will the UDC increase property values in the City?

Water Resources

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1. Can I wash my car, etc?
2. Can I use my irrigation system?
3. Can I pressure wash my house?

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