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Home Page
- Why Should I Get a Building Permit?
- When can I see the City Council meetings on FCTV?  Are they replayed?
- Where is Foster City, California?
- I'm looking for a house or apartment to rent in Foster City. Where can I get a listing of places to rent?
- Is there a library in Foster City?  Where is it, and when is it open?
- How do I get to City Hall in Foster City?

City Hall
- Does Foster City have a Heritage Tree Ordinance?  Do I need a permit to remove a tree?
- How do I get to City Hall in Foster City?

City Hall/City Codes
- How do I notify the City about a possible code violation?
- Does Foster City have a Heritage Tree Ordinance?  Do I need a permit to remove a tree?
- How can I get a copy of the municipal code?

City Hall/Citizen Committees
- 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?
- Who Do I Contact to Report Airplane Noise?

City Hall/City Council
- When are Council meetings?
- When can I see the City Council meetings on FCTV?  Are they replayed?
- How can I get a copy of the municipal code?
- How can I get on the Council agenda subscription list?

City Hall/City Departments
- How do you obtain a police report?
- What permits are required to construct or replace a rear yard deck?
- Where do I find contact numbers for Homeowner's Associations in Foster City?
- 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?
- Do I need a permit to replace, construct or repair a fence?
- Do I need a permit to build or replace a deck

City Hall/City Documents
- Does my business require a Fire Department Permit?

City Hall/Planning Commission
- Does Foster City have a Heritage Tree Ordinance?  Do I need a permit to remove a tree?

Community Info
- How do I submit a Bulletin Board posting for FCTV?
- Where is Foster City, California?
- 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 new cable service or cable service complaints?
- Where do I go to get a new Driver's License?
- 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?
- 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?
- How can I arrange to have a civil wedding ceremony performed?
- What is the flood zone designation for my property?

Community Info/New Construction
- What is the Civic Center Master Plan and how does it relate to the Government Center?
- What is the City Government Center?
- I'm starting a small business. Where do I apply for a Fictitious Business Name?

Community Info/Demographics
- Where is Foster City, California?
- 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 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?
- Where do I get a Marriage License?
- How can I arrange to have a civil wedding ceremony performed?

Community Info/Education
- Is there a library in Foster City?  Where is it, and when is it open?

Community Info/City Maps
- How do I get to City Hall in Foster City?

Community Info/New Resident Info
- What is the seven digit emergency telephone number in Foster City?
- How do I report potholes in the roadway, uneven sidewalks or damaged road signs or markings?
- Help!  I'm being infested with Roof Rats!  Who do I call to get rid of them?
- Does Foster City Police Department have a Neighborhood Watch program?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- How can I arrange to have a civil wedding ceremony performed?
- Who Do I Contact to Report Airplane Noise?
- When does the street sweeper sweep my street?
- Who is responsible to fix the sidewalk?
- I have questions regarding my water and sewer utility bill.
- 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?
- Who do I call regarding Mosquito problems?
- I'm thinking of buying a house in Foster City. How do I obtain info on plans or previous work done on the house?

Community Info/Regional Info
- Where is Foster City, California?
- Who do I call regarding Mosquito problems?
- 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?
- 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?
- Where do I get a dog license or cat license?
- How can I arrange to have a civil wedding ceremony performed?

Community Info/Telecommunications
- Who do I call regarding new cable service or cable service complaints?
- Can I get FCTV, the City's Government Access Channel, if I am not a cable subscriber?

Community Info/Visitor Info
- Where is Foster City, California?
- 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?
- 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?

Community Info/Weather
- Where is Foster City, California?

Doing Business
- How do I get my company's name on the City's Bidder's List?
- I'm starting a small business. Where do I apply for a Fictitious Business Name?
- 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?

Doing Business/Permits
- 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?
- When do I need an Encroachment Permit?
- I'm starting a small business. Where do I apply for a Fictitious Business Name?
- What permits do I need to install a satellite dish on my property?
- Does Foster City have a Heritage Tree Ordinance?  Do I need a permit to remove a tree?
- Do I need a permit to replace a furnace?
- Do I need a permit to replace, construct or repair a fence?

Doing Business/Purchasing Process
- How do I get my company's name on the City's Bidder's List?

Doing Business/Vendor List
- How do I get my company's name on the City's Bidder's List?
- I'm starting a small business. Where do I apply for a Fictitious Business Name?

Employment
- Where is Foster City, California?
- I'm looking for a house or apartment to rent in Foster City. Where can I get a listing of places to rent?

Employment/Applications
- What is the hiring process for Police Officer Recruits?

Employment/Career Opportunites
- What is the hiring process for Police Officer Recruits?
- I'm looking for a house or apartment to rent in Foster City. Where can I get a listing of places to rent?

Employment/Recruitment Process
- What is the hiring process for Police Officer Recruits?

Services
- Who do I call regarding Mosquito problems?
- 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?
- 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?

Services/Classes
- How do I sign up for a recreation class?
- Can I get a refund for a recreation class? How?

Services/Facilites
- Is there a library in Foster City?  Where is it, and when is it open?
- How do I get to City Hall in Foster City?

Services/Permits and Forms
- Does my business require a Fire Department Permit?
- Do I need a building permit to put new cabinets in my kitchen?
- How much advance notice is required when calling for an inspection by the Fire Department?
- 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?
- 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?
- I'm starting a small business. Where do I apply for a Fictitious Business Name?
- 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?
- Where do I get a Marriage License?
- What permits do I need to install a satellite dish on my property?
- Does Foster City have a Heritage Tree Ordinance?  Do I need a permit to remove a tree?
- Do I need a permit to replace a furnace?
- Do I need a permit to replace, construct or repair a fence?
- Do I need a permit to build or replace a deck
- 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. ?
- What permits are required to construct or replace a rear yard deck?
- What is the process to submit fire sprinkler and fire alarm plans, and what will it cost?
- 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?
- 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?

Services/Animals and Pets
- Who do I call about Raccoon problems?
- Who do I call regarding Mosquito problems?
- Help!  I'm being infested with Roof Rats!  Who do I call to get rid of them?
- Who handles Animal Control issues in the City?
- Where do I get a dog license or cat license?

Services/Parks and Recreation
- How do I sign up for a recreation class?
- Can I get a refund for a recreation class? How?
- Does Foster City have a Heritage Tree Ordinance?  Do I need a permit to remove a tree?

Services/Public Safety
- How do you obtain a police report?
- What causes earthquakes?
- How do I report non-emergency traffic signal problems?
- How do I report potholes in the roadway, uneven sidewalks or damaged road signs or markings?
- Are fireworks legal in Foster City?

Services/Public Safety/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?
- 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?

Services/Public Safety/Police
- Who can get a copy of a police report?
- What is the hiring process for Police Officer Recruits?
- 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?
- What is the seven digit emergency telephone number in Foster City?
- 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?
- When can I get my fingerprints taken?
- Are fireworks legal in Foster City?
- How do I get a Restraining Order
- 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?

Services/Streets and Traffic
- 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?
- Who is responsible to fix the sidewalk?

Services/Water and Sewer
- My insurance company wants information about the water pressure in the fire sprinkler systems in Foster City. Who can I contact?
- Why does the lagoon level fluctuate?
- I have questions regarding my water and sewer utility bill.
- Who do I contact with Lagoon Maintenance Issues?

Transportation
- How do I report non-emergency traffic signal problems?
- Where is Foster City, California?
- Where do I go to get a new Driver's License?
- How do I get to City Hall in Foster City?