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Animal Control
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www.fultonanimalservices.com |
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Fulton County law requires that all dogs and cats in Fulton County must have a current vaccination against rabies and pet owners must register their animal with and obtain a license tag from Fulton County Animal Services.
In order to register your dog or cat:
1. Contact us at 404-794-0358 to request a copy of the Animal License Application
2. You may bring your rabies certificate to the shelter at 860 Marietta Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30318 and pay for your license in person.
For ALL OTHER QUESTIONS about licensing, call 404-794-0358
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(404)794-0358
All animals picked up by Animal Control Officers and brought in by constituents are held for a minimum of 7 days in order to give appropriate time for the owner to locate their animal. If the animal has a collar with address, license or phone number or microchip, every effort is made to notify the owner |
Bad Checks
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If, for example, a company builds a deck on a customer’s house and the customer pays in full at the time the service is performed, it is a present consideration. If the customer mails the company a check after the deck is built, it is not a present consideration. |
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If the check is marked "Insufficient Funds (NSF)," or "Uncollected Funds," Georgia law requires that a demand letter meeting specified requirements be sent to the debtor by certified, registered, or statutory overnight mail prior to commencing prosecution for bad checks.
If the check is marked "Account Closed," "Not Found," or "Unable to Locate" a demand letter is recommended but not required.
The demand letter must be sent to the individual who signed the check.
If the certified, registered, or statutory overnight delivery is signed for, you must wait 10 days from the date the debtor received the letter to commence prosecution.
If the certified, registered, or statutory overnight delivery is unclaimed, it must remain unopened. You must present it to the court just as you would if you received the green certified card. |
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The Official Code of Georgia sets forth the following requirements for a demand letter:
- The check number, date of issuance, check amount, and the name of the bank
- A demand for payment of the face value of the check. $20 or 5% of the face value of the check (whichever is greater) may be added. This amount is inclusive of warrant or citation and certified / registered mail fees
- A demand for payment of the check amount within 10 days of receipt of the letter
- Notice that criminal action may be taken against the debtor by the Magistrate Court , District Attorney, or Solicitor’s Office if the amounts are not paid
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Applicants need:
- A copy of the demand letter
- Proof of receipt of the demand letter or the unopened, returned envelope containing the demand letter
- The original check
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Bad Checks - What You Need To Know
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If not, criminal action must be taken in the city or county where the check was received. If the check was sent through the mail, it can be processed in the city or county where the receiver’s mailbox is located. |
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Make sure the check is stamped by the bank. If the check is not run through the bank within 30 days from receipt, you may not be able to file a criminal case. You may, however, be able to file a civil suit in the county where the accused resides. |
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If the check was a partial payment or a payment on a loan, a credit account, or on an existing debt, it is considered an extension of credit, and not a present consideration. Post-dated checks or agreements to hold a check knowing the funds are not available at the time, are also not a present consideration. These situations will usually not facilitate a criminal warrant. You may file a civil suit in the county where the accused resides. |
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If, for example, a company builds a deck on a customer’s house and the customer pays in full at the time the service is performed, it is a present consideration. If the customer mails the company a check after the deck is built, it is not a present consideration. |
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If the check is marked "Insufficient Funds (NSF)," or "Uncollected Funds," Georgia law requires that a demand letter meeting specified requirements be sent to the debtor by certified, registered, or statutory overnight mail prior to commencing prosecution for bad checks.
If the check is marked "Account Closed," "Not Found," or "Unable to Locate" a demand letter is recommended but not required.
The demand letter must be sent to the individual who signed the check.
If the certified, registered, or statutory overnight delivery is signed for, you must wait 10 days from the date the debtor received the letter to commence prosecution.
If the certified, registered, or statutory overnight delivery is unclaimed, it must remain unopened. You must present it to the court just as you would if you received the green certified card. |
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The Official Code of Georgia sets forth the following requirements for a demand letter:
- The check number, date of issuance, check amount, and the name of the bank.
- A demand for payment of the face value of the check. $20 or 5% of the face value of the check (whichever is greater) may be added. This amount is inclusive of warrant or citation and certified / registered mail fees.
- A demand for payment of the check amount within 10 days of receipt of the letter.
- Notice that criminal action may be taken against the debtor by the Magistrate Court , District Attorney, or Solicitor’s Office if the amounts are not paid.
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Applicants need:
- A copy of the demand letter
- Proof of receipt of the demand letter or the unopened, returned envelope containing the demand letter
- The original check
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Code Enforcement
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You can report a violation directly to the Code Enforcement Office by telephone at 770-594-6101,
emailing Code Enforcement, or by letter to:
Community Development Department
Code Enforcement Office
38 Hill St., Suite G-30
Roswell, GA 30075 |
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The Code Enforcement Office is a functional area within the Planning and Zoning Division of the Community Development Department. Its focus is the enforcement of the City codes and the zoning ordinance through education and compliance. |
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The municipal code of the City of Roswell is a municipal charter and a book of ordinances used as a tool in the administration of the City’s affairs and to create an active law for the City of Roswell.
For more information, please view the Roswell Municipal Code. |
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The Code Enforcement Office enforces the code when a violation is reported or found.
In most cases the person responsible for the violation is notified of the violation, briefed on how to correct the violation in order to meet compliance requirements, and given an opportunity to correct the violation with an established time period.
If voluntary compliance efforts are unsuccessful, then the responsible person is issued a citation and ordered to appear before the Judge of the Municipal Court of Roswell. |
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The municipal code of the City of Roswell creates structure within the City government and protects the welfare of the citizens and the environment. The Code is accessible to all citizens on the City of Roswell website and at the Roswell Library or City Hall.
View the Roswell Municipal Code. |
Coexisting With Coyotes
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Citizens have contacted staff and elected officials about coyote sightings. Although sightings may have been occurring over the past several years, the staff and elected officials are partnering with those in our community who feel a problem exists. |
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Coyotes are not indigenous to Roswell and the State of Georgia. They are originally indigenous to the southwestern United States. However, over the past 50 years they have migrated all across the United States. They were first sighted in Georgia in the late 1970s and arrived in Atlanta in the early 1990s. Coyotes can adapt and thrive in almost any rural, suburban, and urban environment. They are renowned for their keen intelligence, ability to learn (as individuals and a group), sharp eyesight, and keen sense of smell. Superb stalkers, they can reach speeds of 40 mph in two or three steps. Since they have no natural enemies (other than wolves, mountain lions, and man), their numbers are increasing nationwide. |
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Coyotes are a medium-sized canine. The males range from 25 to 40 pounds. Females range from 22 to 35 pounds. Coyotes may vary from reddish brown to black, but the standard color is brownish-gray, with dark highlights on the shoulders and back, and a creamy underbelly. A bushy tail is held straight behind the body. An adult coyote is 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 feet long, from nose to tail. |
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Coyotes are not finicky eaters. They will eat whatever they catch, including but not limited to rabbits, mice and other rodents, grasshoppers, watermelon, deer (mostly fawns), dog food off your back porch, house cats, small dogs, squirrels, opossums, corn, chickens, raccoons, snakes, berries, birds, road kill, and household garbage. |
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Coyotes are territorial animals. They mark a territory of about seven square miles (or an area that is naturally bounded) and defend it against other coyotes. They patrol this territory in search of food and can be found just about anywhere in that territory at any time, day or night. This explains why sightings can be random.
Coyotes breed in January and February. The gestation period is about two months. One plausible explanation for the recent increase in sightings is that a coyote pair may have settled in Roswell neighborhoods to birth and raise their litter.
If this happens, they will establish the immediate vicinity as their primary hunting area to feed and rear their young (typically five to seven pups). |
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Coyotes are primarily nocturnal, but their definition of night is not dusk to dawn. They may start hunting several hours before darkness and/or continue hunting several hours after daylight.
As a result, you can't assume that just because it is daylight, it is alright to let your pets out. Also, since they have no natural predators here, coyotes can rest or sleep just about anywhere (such as under a hedge), day or night.
Coyotes have natural tendencies, but can also be completely unpredictable. The only safe course is to keep your pets indoors and on a leash when outside. |
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Coyotes in the wild are reared to fear humans. Attacks on humans are rare. However, some coyotes in urban areas have lost their fear of humans, possibly because of living in such close proximity with people. It is best to use caution when dealing with coyotes.
Additionally, when a person comes into contact with a coyote it is important to engage in an activity that promotes the coyotes fear of humans. |
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Wildlife experts and virtually all scientific studies agree that trapping is not an effective method for coyote management. Nearly all of the studies that have been done conclude that trapping only exacerbates the problem because the remaining members of the species competitively over-breed to fill the gap that trapping creates.
Neither the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) nor the Fulton County Animal Control has the resources to remove coyotes. They provide two different avenues for controlling the coyote population: trapping / hunting and prevention.
Trapping / Hunting
The Georgia DNR has a list of private trappers who are licensed and qualified to trap and remove animals based upon the requirements in State law.
Prevention
For information on preventing coyotes from frequenting your area, please view Coyote Prevention. |
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The traps can be dangerous to dogs and cats, however the law in Roswell requires all pets be contained in a fenced area or leashed at all times when outdoors. If a dog or cat is accidentally caught in a trap, it would be taken to Fulton County Animal Control. If it needs medical attention, Fulton County Animal Control will arrange for a vet examination and, assuming the animal is tagged, will notify the owner. Upon payment of a fine for violation of the leash law and the vet's bill, the owner can reclaim his/her dog or cat. The foothold traps are traditionally set in remote areas by private trappers away from normal pedestrian foot traffic. Trappers should post signs within the neighborhood notifying residents the traps have been set. The foothold traps are designed to grab the foot/leg of a coyote. It is virtually impossible for a human foot (larger than a toddler's) to be caught in this type of trap. However, if you were to accidentally step on one, when it triggered, it would feel like you stepped on a snake but it wouldn't grab you. |
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It is important to note that no guarantee exists on the removal of coyotes from an area. Coyotes are territorial animals. Even if one pack is removed, it is likely that another will move into the area and establish it as their territory. |
Community Development
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The City’s Engineering Division has copies of the construction specifications as well as a plan review checklist, details, buffer regulations, and stormwater regulations. Contact the City’s Engineer with specific questions at 770-641-3780.
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Discuss this situation with the Community Development Department for clarification as to how your project should be handled. If the project appeared before the Design Review Board, the Historic Preservation Commission, Planning Commission, or Mayor and City Council, you will most likely need a development permit. You may need a development permit even if you obtained an administrative approval for your project. If there is any land disturbance on the project, a grading permit will likely be required. Conversions of residential property to other uses requires all of the above, even if you think no work needs to be done. If the property is commercial, residential development, single-family over one acre, and in some cases individual lots of a larger development, a tree removal permit is required. Additional permits may be required from Fulton County, the Georgia DOT, and/or the Roswell Transportation Department. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Community Development Department at 770-641-3780. |
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Applicant must come into the Community Development office to fill out the application and receive the decal stickers. More... |
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To obtain a permit for construction in the City of Roswell, an application must be filed with the Building Department located at City Hall, Community Development, 38 Hill Street, Suite G-30, Roswell, Ga. 30075. Hours of operation are 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. |
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A permit is required when any owner, authorized agent, or contractor wants to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, or demolish a building or structure. Also a permit is required to install, enlarge, alter, or replace, any electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing, or sprinkler systems. The installation is regulated by the City’s technical codes, and a permit is required prior to the work being started. |
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The purpose of permitting is to ensure that the minimum code standards are being met, preserving the public's safety, health and welfare. |
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Yes. Georgia law, O.C.G.A. 43-14, requires all persons contracting or performing for hire any plumbing, electrical, low voltage, heating-air conditioning or utility work in Georgia to be duly and currently licensed by the Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board for that work. The purpose of this is to regulate building and construction in the City of Roswell, to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes and to establish procedures for the permitting and inspection of buildings within the City of Roswell. This requirement is also required of homeowners attempting the work themselves. |
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All permits are reviewed for compliance with the codes and processed as quickly as possible. There is not an additional expediting process. |
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Depending upon the complexity of the project, a building permit could be issued the same day for a simple residential deck or up to six weeks for a complicated commercial structure. |
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You may contact a staff person within the Building Division at 770-641-3780 or you may visit the City’s website with your permit tracking number issued at the time of your application to check the current status. On the website go to the Building Permits page and select the “inspection and plan review result” on the left hand side for the current status. |
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The owner of a property is responsible for what transpires on his/her property, but licensed contractors know that permits are required before work begins as it is a part of the test for licensing. |
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Flood plain questions should be directed to the Engineering Division at 770-594-6196. |
Community Relations
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As a government station, RCTV does not take ads. If you are a non-profit, or funded in part by city or county government, we can announce upcoming events, fundraisers, etc. |
Court
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If you fail to appear for court and have not paid your fine prior to your court date, you will be subjected to serious penalties. Your privilege (license) to drive will be suspended and the Court will issue a Warrant for your arrest. To avoid being arrested and having your license suspended, you will be required to post a cash bond (amount of the fine) plus an additional $100 penalty for failure to appear. You will be given a new court date. If you win your case, only the fine will be refunded to you. Should you decide not to come to court or you lose your case, the bond you paid will be forfeited and the case will be closed. |
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If you fail to appear for court and fail to pay your fine before your court date, you will be subjected to serious penalties. Your privilege (license) to drive will be suspended and the Court will issue a Warrant for your arrest. |
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No. Certain charges require a court appearance and carry a fine that is Judge imposed. |
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If you are indigent and meet the requirements, the Court may appoint an attorney to represent you. The Court does require an application and financial statement be completed and will make a decision upon review of the application. You may ask for an application when you appear for your arraingment or you may pick one up at the Court Services Office. |
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The court date you received from the police officer or jailor is your Arraignment (1st appearance) date. The Judge will make extensive announcements concerning your rights and what to expect during the 1st appearance. It is highly recommended that you attend and listen closely to the Judge's announcement. You may plead guilty and pay your fine(s) or have an opportunity to speak with the City Solicitor to discuss your case. If you plead Not Guilty, your case will not be tried on this day. You will be given a new court date which will be for your trial, and in which the police officer will be present. |
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The City Solicitor (prosecuter) does not work for the City Attorney's Office. The Solicitor works for the Court Services Division and can be reached at 770-641-3790. |
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Yes. Roswell Municipal Court accepts the following methods of payment: cash, personal checks (in-state with ID), money order, cashiers check, Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Depending on your charge, you may also pay online. |
Environmental / Public Works
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Yes. During regular business hours, please call 770-641-3715. After hours, please call 770-640-4100. |
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The Roswell water plant can only service part of Roswell. Fulton County handles all other residents and all sewer lines. |
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Construction waste does costly damage to our trucks. |
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The size limit promotes more efficient, safer handling by collection staff. |
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Yes, you can have an extra pick-up from your curbside for an extra fee (contact 770-641-3961 for more information). |
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Sanitation residential service fee is $22 for Standard Service and $33 for Premium Service |
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We pick up household trash items not to include construction debris or chemicals |
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You can setup service by contacting City of Roswell Utility Billing Department at 770-641-3759. |
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You can stack your branches neatly at your curbside for collection. |
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Please click on the website calendar for the next scheduled Bulky Trash Day |
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We collect items such as appliances, furniture assortments and household trash, etc for an extra fee. (Contact 770-641-3961 for more information) |
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Televisions can be collected at your curbside; this item falls under large or special items collection (contact 770-641-3961 for more information) or TV’s can be taken to Roswell Recycling Center for recycling (no projection or console TVs’ are accepted) . |
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Trash collection questions:
Roswell Sanitation Department
770-641-3807 or 770-641-3961Recycling questions:
Roswell Recycling Center
770-442-8822 or 770-641-3715 Yard Waste/Recycling curbside collection questions:
Community Waste Services (CWS)
678-240-9137 Environmental questions:
Environmental/Pw Department
770-641-3715
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Finance
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The City of Roswell has available two homestead exemptions for homeowners age 65 or older: a $2,000 homestead exemption and a $20,000 homestead exemption for all persons with a combined adjusted gross income less than $40,000.
To qualify you must be 65 as of January 1 of the tax year for which you are applying, and you must own and reside in the home as of January 1 of the tax year for which you are applying.
Both homestead exemption amounts are based on the general millage rate only and do not include the bond millage. Applications for both homesteads must be made at Roswell City Hall, Suite 130.
Once applications are completed it is not necessary to reapply annually unless in future years the combined adjusted gross income exceeds $40,000 or the resident moves from one location in the City of Roswell to another.
Application for Homestead Exemption: $2,000
Application for Homestead Exemption: $2,000 and $20,000 |
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You may pay your tax and utility bills in person at City Hall, through the US mail, over the phone by dialing 770-641-3800 and following the prompts, and online at www.roswellgov.com. You may use your Visa, Mastercard or American Express to pay your bill. |
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The City of Roswell accepts cash, checks, certified checks, money orders, or credit cards (Visa or Mastercard). The City also offers automatic bank draft option to residents having sanitation or water services.
Credit card payments are accepted:
- In person at Roswell City Hall, Suite 130
- Over the phone by calling 770-641-3800 and selecting Option #2
- Online at our website through Online Services, Pay Utility Bills Online
For more information, please call 770-641-3759 or view Pay Utility Bills Online. |
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The City of Roswell ordinance states that the City may place a lein on your property for non payment of utility bills. |
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No. Sanitation service is billed bi-monthly as a utility bill. |
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The City does not provide trash receptacles or recycling bins. The homeowner is responsible for obtaining their own trash receptacles. Garbage containers should be 32-gallon or 45-gallon metal or plastic containers with a solid bottom and tight fitting lids.
The number of containers allowed depends upon the service you have selected:- Standard (up to three cans per week not to exceed 100 gallons total)
- Premium (up to six cans per week not to exceed 200 gallons total)
Community Waste Services is responsible for collecting recycling and will provide new residents with a recycling bin. |
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Yes. The penalty is a one-time charge of 10 percent plus a $1.50 late filing fee. Interest is charged (accrued) monthly at the rate of .0058 percent. The City of Roswell will also place a lein on properties for non payment of taxes. |
Fire Department
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No, there is a No Burning Ordinance in the City of Roswell. |
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Yes, if there is not an investigation.
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No, with the completion of the new fire training facility, the Fire Department no longer uses old houses for fire training. |
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No, the Fire Museum is open to the public from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, seven days a week. The Fire Museum is located in Fire Station #1, 1002 Alpharetta Street, at the corner of Alpharetta Street and Norcross Street / Green Street. |
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Yes. The Roswell Fire Department does conduct child car seat inspections. This is handled by Assistant Fire Marshal Chris Cooper. You can call 770-641-3730 to set up an appointment. |
GIS
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A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a system of hardware, software, data, and the personnel needed for the storage, retrieval, mapping, and analysis of geographic (spatial) data. Spatial features are generally points, lines and polygons representing a given entity and stored in coordinate systems georeferenced to specific places on the surface of the earth. |
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Click the help button or (?) on the interactive map page for online help with functionality of the system. |
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On the interactive map click on the map content button, go to the bottom of the menu and click on the aerial photo and apply. You will see the aerial photo with the street layer. |
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Call our department at 770-641-3780 for a copy that you can pick up or have emailed at your request. |
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Please call the North Fulton County Health Department at 404-332-1801. |
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Please call the Fulton County Public Works Department at 404-730-7400. |
Human Resources
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No. You must contact the specific government office to sign up for these items. |
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No, City job listings are posted on the City’s website. You may come to City Hall to obtain a listing in Human Resources, Suite 205.
Also, tune in to RCTV for Roswell Job Listings every day at 12:00 am, 8:00 am, 12:00 noon, 2:00 pm, and 7:00 pm. |
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An applicant can call Human Resources at 770-594-6440 to verify that an application has been received. All applications and/or resumes are entered into a database. |
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Applications can be obtained from Human Resources (Suite 205) or from the City website.
Applications can be faxed or mailed to an applicant if they do not have internet access or cannot stop by City Hall during regular business hours. |
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Applications are accepted until the position is filled. |
Library
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Visit one of Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System's 34 branches, complete an application, show identification with your current name and address, and you will be issued you a card that you can use right away. You’re welcome to apply online too at www.afplweb.com |
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Yes, times and age groups vary. For a complete listing of days and times log on to www.afplweb.com or cal 770.640.3075. |
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M-W; 10-8
TH-SAT; 10-6
SUN; 2-6
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Yes, the library is pleased to offer wireless Internet access to our patrons. Simply bring your wireless-enabled laptop computer or other device to the library, turn it on and go. There is no charge to use the service. |
Planning & Zoning
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There are no fees for this service at this time. |
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Yes. Any person or persons, jointly or severally, aggrieved by any decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals with regard to a variance under the terms of the Zoning Ordinance may appeal the decision to the Fulton County Superior Court. |
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Final action taken on a rezoning, concurrent variance, or conditional use permit runs with the land and is valid indefinitely. The validity of these actions is only affected by the filing of a new application and subsequent action by the Mayor and City Council. |
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All applications, which contain checklists of materials required for each, and a meeting calendar can be obtained on our website and from the Community Development Department at:
38 Hill St.
Suite G-30
Roswell, GA, 30075
You may also visit our offices on the ground floor of Roswell’s City Hall.
Each applicant must complete an applicant orientation meeting prior to submitting the required documents. The Department is unable to accept an application until an orientation meeting has been held with staff. |
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All applications, which contain checklists of materials required for each, and a meeting calendar can be obtained on this website and from the Community Development Department at:
38 Hill St.
Suite G-30
Roswell, GA, 30075
You may also visit our offices on the ground floor of Roswell’s City Hall.
Each applicant must complete an orientation with staff prior to submitting the required documents. The Department is unable to accept applications until staff has held an orientation meeting with the applicant. |
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Building permits are not normally required for fences, but if you are installing a swimming pool it is part of the swimming pool requirements which are permitted and inspected. |
Police Department
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Yes. To set up a date and time, please call the Community Relations / Crime Prevention Specialist at 770-640-4100. Please allow at least two weeks before your meeting to ensure the event can be scheduled. |
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Yes, the department has a certified child restraint technician. To set an appointment, please call the Community Relations / Crime Prevention Specialist at 770-640-4100. |
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Yes, citizens may voice their concerns to any shift supervisor for immediate attention on an informal basis. For formal complaints, contact the Office of Professional Standards at 770-640-4100. The Department provides pamphlets explaining the process. |
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Yes, the Roswell Police Explorers, part of the Boy Scouts of America, is available for boys and girls ages 14 – 20. For more information, call 770-640-4115. |
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The Police Department Special Investigation Section accepts complaints at 770-640-4260. Information may be given anonymously. For immediate response, contact the Communications Division at 770-640-4100. |
Purchasing
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The City must do sealed bids at $25,000. |
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Only sealed bids that are $25,000 or more must be advertised in the paper. |
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A bid must be advertised a minimum of three weeks if it is over $25,000. If it is a grant-funded project over $100,000, then it must be advertised for four weeks. |
Recreation and Parks
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Jeff Knighton, Superintendent of Athletics 770-641-3705 |
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No one can reserve a “whole” park. We have two parks that reserve picnic shelters. Roswell Area Park (770/641-3760 ask for Matt) or East Roswell Park (770/594-6134 ask for Lauren). All other Roswell parks are on a first come first served basis for rental of picnic shelters.
We have an event center on the Chattahoochee River (Azalea Rd.), Roswell River Landing, that holds up to 200 people. You would need to contact Debbie Ephrem at 770/594-6154 for information. |
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Morgan Rodgers, Assistant Director 770-641-3705 |
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Anyone can go online to roswellgov.com and click on Recreation & Parks and scroll down to our online brochure to see all programs offered, as well as register for the program. They can also call 770/641-3705 for information on programs and any volunteer hours. |
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Anyone can go online to roswellgov.com and click on Recreation & Parks and scroll down to our online brochure to see all programs offered, as well as register for the program. They can also call 770/641-3705 for information on programs and any volunteer hours. |
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However, we are not a daycare service and the IRS may not accept this as a legitimate expense on tax returns.
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Recycling Center
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The Recycling Center is open Monday - Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 11a.m.-5p.m. |
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In general, the Recycling Center does not accept paint, chemicals, alkaline batteries,mattresses and box springs, porceline (toilets, etc.), wood, yards waste and construction debris. Please call the Recycling Center at 770-442-8822 for questions relating to other specific items that may not be accepted. |
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Yes. Please call 770-442-8822 for more information and to schedule hours.
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Call Community Waste Services at 678-240-9137 |
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Yes. The Roswell Recycling Center located at 11570 Maxwell Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30009 Go to www.roswellgov.com to download the brochure. |
Stormwater Program
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Stormwater utility fees are calculated based on the amount of impervious surface of each property. |
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The City has aerial photographs and maps, which allow the City to determine the impervious area of properties in Roswell. |
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The average home in the City of Roswell will pay approximately $3.95 per month to fund the Stormwater Management Program. |
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Reduction in fees, otherwise known as an adjustment or credit, will be considered for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. |
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Yes, it is important for residents to report issues to the appropriate City staff for investigation. |
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A stormwater utility is a method of generating the required funds to cover the expense of operating the City of Roswell’s Stormwater Management program. |
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Impervious surfaces are those areas that prevent rainfall from infiltrating into the ground. Examples of typical impervious surfaces found on most properties include rooftops, driveways, sidewalks, patios, parking lots, and storage sheds. |
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The purpose of a stormwater utility is to provide dedicated funds specifically to the City of Roswell’s Stormwater Management Program. |
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Stormwater management is mandated by the Clean Water Act of 1972 and helps to ensure clean drinking water for the citizens of our City and State. |
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Impervious areas cause stormwater to run-off into streams and rivers rather than soaking into the ground and recharging the water table. The City is required to manage the stormwater runoff. |
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All stormwater user fee revenues must be spent on the Stormwater Management Program whereas tax revenues are pooled together and spent across all City programs. |
Transportation
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To enter a Citizen Action Request, or to check on an open request, please use the link below:
Citizen Action Request |
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The Transportation Department at (770) 641-3773. They enter the complaint/request into the department’s Task System to be inspected or addressed. Emergency situations are immediately addressed, i.e. sink holes, cut lines. Traffic calming measures must be requested in writing to the Transportation Department Director for clarification and the Traffic Division Manager will make a field review to determine what studies will be conducted. You can also submit a complaint/request below: Citizen Action Request |
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The City is evaluating sidewalk projects throughout its jurisdiction. The focal point of the initiative is to place sidewalks on collector and arterial streets in Roswell which provide connectivity to City facilities, schools, parks, churches, and various commercial entities. The City normally will not retrofit a sidewalk on a residential street unless the area has a documented safety concern (accident history) or if the community can establish a strong majority (65%) to agree on a side of the road for a sidewalk to be considered. Residential sidewalks must be prioritized with the arterial and collector street proposals due to limited available funding. Issues related to roadway safety and sidewalks will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. |
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Paving is based on funding and road conditions. Call 770-594-6420 for more information. |
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Any proposed road widening projects will be included in the 2020 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 18 or in the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Transportation Improvement Program (short-range) or the Regional Transportation Plan (long-range). The ARC’s web site is:
www.atlantaregional.com |
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Streets are cleaned every 9 to 12 weeks. |
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Debris from underneath the cars would be blown out into the center of the road so that the debris could be swept |
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Stop sign can be replaced by calling Transportation, 770 594 6420. However, new stop sign for a location where there’s not one before can only be installed when it is warranted. |
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Please call the Transportation Department, 770 594 6420 |
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Please call Transportation, 770 594 6420. |
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Subdivision Parcel – Community Development will have the final plats for subdivisions within the City. The plat will indicate the existing right-of-way. Non-subdivision Parcel – Community Development has individual files for properties, based on street addresses, which should have a plat of the property with the existing right-of-way at the time of the survey. The right-of-way may have changed over time particularly if a road improvement took place after the property survey was generated. No Right-of-Way Available – Contact a survey company to provide up-to-date and legally binding parcel boundaries which include road right-of-way widths. |
U.S. 2010 Census
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We are committed to getting an accurate count of the population in a way that protects the confidentiality of respondents. Earlier in the decade, we researched an Internet option for 2010 and found that it:
- Didn’t provide enough protection for individual census responses
- Didn’t increase the percentage of people who responded
- Didn’t save money
We are designing a test of a secure Internet response option for the 2020 Census and other surveys. Meanwhile, the 2010 Census form is a quick 10-question form that is easy to complete and return by mail. |
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The U.S. Constitution requires that the census be an actual count of every person living in the United States, and the 2010 Census will be an actual count. We will not use statistical methods (also called “sampling”) to adjust the count for the 2010 Census. With that in mind, it is important to note that we need everyone to participate in the Census to make sure we get an accurate count of the population. |
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The Census Bureau plans to count everyone no matter where they live or what their current living situation may be. If your neighbor is living with friends or family, they will be counted in that household. The Census Bureau has special procedures to count everyone, including the homeless and those living in campgrounds, marinas or other unusual housing. |
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A Census questionnaire will be mailed to you. If you fill out the form and mail it back, no Census taker will need to come to your residence. Most people mail back their form. The Census Bureau would rather get your form back in the mail, and you can help your country save money by sending it back. |
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Census information is protected by law, and everyone who works for the census must swear that they will never disclose any personal information. Penalties for any employee who might share that information are severe: up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. By law, the Census Bureau can’t share your information with anyone - including other federal agencies and law enforcement. Your information is safe. |
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The U.S. Constitution mandates us to count everyone, including both citizens and non-citizens. We’ve followed this mandate, since the first Census in 1790. The Framers of the Constitution made it clear they wanted “all inhabitants” of the country counted in the U.S. Census, and every Presidential Administration since that time that has overseen a Census has interpreted the Constitution and the laws require everyone be counted. |
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The 2010 Census will actually be one of the shortest and simplest in U.S. history. It will ask just 10 basic questions including:
- Name
- Sex
- Age and date of birth
- Hispanic origin
- Race
- Household relationship
- If you own or rent your home
It requires less personal information than a typical credit card application. For example, the 2010 Census does NOT ask about bank account information, salary or income, citizenship or immigration status, and we never ask you for your Social Security number.
The questions we do ask:
- help us make sure everyone is counted
- paint a portrait of America
- inform planning and funding decisions
- Explore the form online for a closer look.
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All Census workers undergo an FBI name background check, and we added a fingerprinting requirement for the first time for the 2010 Census as an extra precaution. These two security measures screened out about 16 percent of the more than hundreds of thousands of applicants for Census operations in 2009. We are confident that these measures will make the 2010 Census the safest decennial census possible. |
Water Resources
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Yes, according to the odd/even schedule. |
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Yes, following the odd/even schedule. |
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No, but in order to use water efficiently, do not water between the hours of 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
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Yes, following the odd/even schedule. |
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