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Administrative Services - How do I submit a Bulletin Board posting for FCTV? - Where is Foster City, California? - Who do I call regarding new cable service or cable service complaints? - Who do I call about Raccoon problems? - Where do I go to get a new Driver's License? - I'm thinking of buying a house in Foster City. How do I obtain info on plans or previous work done on the house? - Help!  I'm being infested with Roof Rats!  Who do I call to get rid of them? - How do I get my company's name on the City's Bidder's List? - Who handles Animal Control issues in the City? - I'm looking for a house or apartment to rent in Foster City. Where can I get a listing of places to rent? - I'm starting a small business. Where do I apply for a Fictitious Business Name? - Where do I find contact numbers for Homeowner's Associations in Foster City? - Who do I contact with Lagoon Maintenance Issues? - I'm having problems with my landlord.  They want to raise my rent.  They want to enter my home / apartment without my consent.  I can't get my landlord to fix my leaky faucets.  Can the City help me? - Is there a library in Foster City?  Where is it, and when is it open? - Where do I get a Marriage License? - Does Foster City have a Heritage Tree Ordinance?  Do I need a permit to remove a tree? - Where do I get a dog license or cat license? - How do I get to City Hall in Foster City? - Can I get FCTV, the City's Government Access Channel, if I am not a cable subscriber? Building - Do I need a building permit to put new cabinets in my kitchen? - Do I need a building permit to add a window and/or door to my house? - Do I need to obtain a permit replace the roof on our house. ? - Why Should I Get a Building Permit? - Do I need a permit to replace a garage door and/or opener? - Do I need a permit to install a skylight? - Do I need a permit to replace a water heater? - Do I need a permit to replace a window or door? - Do I need a permit for an arbor, patio cover or trellis? - Do I need a permit to install solar panels? - Do I need a permit to put in a shed that is higher than the fence? - Do I need permits to put in a new hot tub/spa and/or gazebo? - Can I get a Saturday building inspection for work being done on my home? - What permits do I need to install a satellite dish on my property? - Do I need a permit to replace a furnace? City Clerk - When are Council meetings? - What makes airplane noise? - Why are some airplanes louder or quieter than others? - What are the units of measurement for airplane noise? - What are the salient characteristics of airplane noise that makes them annoying to listeners in a community? - What is the basic nature of the airplane noise problem in Foster City? - What are the typical noise levels during airplane arrivals to SFO that impact the people in Foster City? - How can I get a copy of the municipal code? - How can I get on the Council agenda subscription list? - Who Do I Contact to Report Airplane Noise? FCTV - Where do I find descriptions of the programs aired on FCTV? - Where can I find the schedule for FCTV? - When can I see the City Council meetings on FCTV?  Are they replayed? - When can I see the Planning Commission meetings on FCTV? When do they replay? - When can I see the Parks and Recreation Committee meetings on FCTV? - Where is FCTV currently available? - What are the program hours for FCTV? - Can I borrow or buy a copy of an FCTV program? - Will you air my video I made? - Where can I write or call about my comments or questions concerning FCTV? - How can I submit my photos of Foster City for FCTV bulletin board's Photo Corner? Fire - Does my business require a Fire Department Permit? - What is the process to submit fire sprinkler and fire alarm plans, and what will it cost? - Where does my call go when I dial 9-1-1? - What is the seven digit emergency telephone number in Foster City? - What do firefighters do when they are not putting out fires? - What causes earthquakes? - How does my fire extinguisher work? - How do I report a leaking fire hydrant? - What is the best material to use when considering replacing my home's roof? - What is the process to submit fire sprinkler and fire alarm plans? - What is the average turnaround time for Fire Department plan review? - How much advance notice is required when calling for an inspection by the Fire Department? - Where should I place smoke detectors in my home? - My insurance company wants information about the water pressure in the fire sprinkler systems in Foster City. Who can I contact? - How do I obtain a patch from the Foster City Fire Department? - How can I dispose of paint or other household hazardous waste? - What is the difference between a fire engine and a fire truck? PIO - What is the Civic Center Master Plan and how does it relate to the Government Center? - What is the City Government Center? - Who do I call regarding Mosquito problems? - How can I arrange to have a civil wedding ceremony performed? Planning - What permits are required to construct or replace a rear yard deck? - How do I notify the City about a possible code violation? - Do I need a permit to replace, construct or repair a fence? - Do I need a permit to build or replace a deck - What is the flood zone designation for my property? Police - How do you obtain a police report? - Who can get a copy of a police report? - What is the hiring process for Police Officer Recruits? - When can I get my fingerprints taken? - How do I get a Restraining Order - Can you handle calls from hearing impaired or non-English speakers? - What if I call 9-1-1 by mistake? - Why do the dispatchers ask so many questions? - What happens when I dial 9-1-1? - When should I call 9-1-1 (911) ? - Can I call 9-1-1 from a Cellular Phone? - What can I do about a barking dog...? - I keep getting these annoying "hang-up" type phone calls, where nothing is ever said. It is driving me crazy! What do I do? - I received a phone call tonight from someone representing themselves as a Police Officer. They were asking for donations for this and that! Is this legit? Are these callers really Police Officers? I would like to help, but it sounds "fishy" to me. - What can I do about cars that park and never move from in front of my house? - What should I do if I see graffiti in progress? - What is a "Civil Standby"? - How do I get a Foster City Police Department shoulder patch for my collection? - What can I do about speeding vehicles on my street? - Are fireworks legal in Foster City? - How can I get a traffic citation signed off? - How can I get a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) verified? - Does the City have any noise restrictions? - How can I protest a parking ticket? - I have been involved in a collision, and want a copy of the Accident Report. How do I get one? - Does Foster City Police Department have a Neighborhood Watch program? - How can I best secure my home? - Do you fingerprint children? - Can a police officer come out and talk to our employees, children, etc. on safety? - How does one check for "sexual predators" in my neighborhood? - Is there a curfew in Foster City? - The Police has my property. How do I get it back? - If I find money or other valuable property, and turn it in to the police, can I later claim it if the true owner has not collected it? - I have a warrant - how can I take care of it? - Whom do I call if a car is blocking my driveway? - What are the most commonly asked questions about the rules associated with picking up or dropping off students at a school in Foster City? Public Works - How do I report non-emergency traffic signal problems? - How do I report a street light outage? - How do I report potholes in the roadway, uneven sidewalks or damaged road signs or markings? - When does the street sweeper sweep my street? - Why does the lagoon level fluctuate? - Who is responsible to fix the sidewalk? - I have questions regarding my water and sewer utility bill. - When do I need an Encroachment Permit? Recreation - How do I sign up for a recreation class? - Can I get a refund for a recreation class? How?