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1. How do I contact Benbrook Animal Control?
2. What should I do if my dog gets sprayed by a skunk?
3. Where is the Benbrook Animal Shelter? What are their hours?
4. Does the city require pet registration?
5. I found an animal in my neighborhood, what should I do?
6. What can I do about a barking dog nuisance?
7. Does Benbrook have a leash law?
8. I can't keep my dog/cat any longer. What can I do?
9. I have a problem animal coming in my yard, what can I do?

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1. How can I serve on a board or commission?
2. Must I live in the City to serve on a board or commission?
3. How long do board and commission members serve?

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1. When is a building permit required?
2. Do I need a permit to install or replace windows?
3. How long is the permit review process for residential projects?
4. How long is the permit review process for commercial projects?
5. Why must my property be platted?
6. How do I know if the property is platted?
7. What is the cost of a permit?
8. Once I obtain a permit, what happens next?
9. Is a permit required to occupy or use a commercial building?
10. Can I do construction work myself?
11. How do I contact the Permit and Inspection Department?
12. Where can I obtain information on existing water and sewer lines?
13. What are the fees for new water service, meter and/or impact fees?
14. How do I schedule an inspection?

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1. Where can I buy a cemetery space?
2. Are there plans to expand the cemetery?
3. Are multiple interments allowed in the same grave space?

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1. Who is my councilmember?
2. How do I contact a member of the City Council?
3. When and where are council meetings held?
4. Are meetings open to the public?
5. What is a Public Hearing?

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1. When are City Council meetings?

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1. When is grass and weed growth a municipal code violation?
2. How is a junk vehicle defined?
3. Do I need a permit to hold a garage sale? Can I place signs?
4. Do I need a permit for fences?

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1. What is a neighborhood watch program?
2. How do I start a neighborhood watch group?
3. What is the purpose of Operation Child ID?
4. Is the information collected in Child ID kept on file at the police department?
5. Where do I find the serial number on my bicycle?
6. How do I register my bicycle?
7. What do the police do with recovered but unclaimed bicycles?
8. What does Texas law require regarding gun safety and children?
9. What should you teach your child about gun safety?
10. What is Operation Identification and how does it work?
11. What is Project L.E.A.P?
12. How do I go about getting a 911-only cell phone from the police department?
13. What is the purpose of a residential security survey?
14. How do I get a home security inspection scheduled?
15. How do I find if there are any registered sex offenders living near me?
16. What is The Way Home Program?
17. How do I enroll a family member in the Way Home program?

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1. How do I get a copy of a report?
2. What if I’ve found a discrepancy on my police report?
3. How late are you open?
4. How can I check to see if I have a warrant?
5. Do you require an alarm permit in your city?
6. Do I still need an alarm permit even if it’s not monitored?
7. How do I get a copy of my criminal record?
8. How do I get a copy of my driving record?
9. How do I contact the Department of Public Safety regarding my drivers license?
10. What are your times for jail visitation?
11. Can I get the number to your vehicle impound?
12. Do you provide fingerprints for the public?

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1. When is the general election?
2. How do I know if I am a qualified voter of the City of Benbrook?
3. What are the qualifications to run for City Council?
4. How do I run for a place on the ballot?
5. How do I register to vote?
6. I have moved. How do I change my voter registration?

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1. I'm experiencing physical symptoms. Should I call 911?
2. Does the Benbrook Fire Department provide non-emergency transport services?
3. Who do I contact if I have a compliment or concern about the service I received?
4. Do you offer an ambulance subscription/membership program?
5. How do I obtain an ambulance report?
6. To which hospitals does Benbrook Fire Department transport patients?

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1. How do I request a fire inspection, or a permit, for a home or business?
2. Where is the fire inspection department located?
3. How often are businesses inspected?
4. Can residents living in homes or apartments request a fire inspection?
5. Is there a fee for a fire inspection?
6. When are operational permits required?
7. What Fire Code does the City of Benbrook utilize?
8. Which businesses are required to have a Knox Box?
9. How do I obtain a Knox Box for my business?

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1. What is a floodplain?
2. How do I know if my property is in the floodplain?
3. Why is it necessary to know whether I am in the floodplain?
4. If I live in the floodplain, am I required to buy flood insurance?
5. I’ve heard that flood insurance is expensive. Can the City help reduce the cost?
6. Which floodplain regulations affect my property?
7. What do I need to obtain a building permit in the floodplain?
8. What is required to build a new home in the floodplain?
9. What are the penalties for violating floodplain regulations?
10. Where can I get more information about floodplains?

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1. How do I contact a city/county department?
2. Where can I find the answers to my frequently asked questions?

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1. How long do I have to take care of my citation?
2. Can I pay my citation (ticket) online?
3. Can someone else take care of my citation for me?
4. Is a juvenile/minor required to appear before the Judge on a citation?
5. I have a court date. Where is the court room located?
6. Do I have to have an attorney represent me at trial?

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1. Can I bring a grill to the park?
2. Can I bring a bounce house to the park?
3. Can I reserve anything in Rolling Hills park?
4. Do any Benbrook parks offer camp sites?
5. Can the volleyball court at Dutch Branch Park or Rolling Hills be reserved?
6. Can I reserve the tennis court in Dutch Branch Park?
7. Can I reserve the gazebo inside Castle Park?

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1. How do I apply for a Variance or Appeal?
2. How do I apply for a Conditional Use Permit?
3. How do I apply for a Meritorious Exception?
4. How do I apply for a vacation of an easement, right-of-way or alley?
5. How do I apply for a Special Exception?
6. How much does it cost to submit an application?

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1. How do I pay a citation?
2. How do I file a complaint against an officer?
3. How do I commend an Officer?
4. Does Benbrook have a Teen Curfew? What are the hours?
5. How do I apply for an alarm permit or renew an existing permit?

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1. What is a plat?
2. Who must file a plat?
3. Why must I have a plat?
4. How do I prepare a plat?
5. What is required for a Sketch Plat?
6. What is a Preliminary Plat?
7. Who approves a Preliminary Plat?
8. Is a Preliminary Plat necessary for a small subdivision?
9. What is a Final Plat?
10. What is a Minor Plat?
11. What is a Replat?
12. How much does it cost to plat or subdivide property?
13. Where can I get more information about subdivision requirements?
14. I received a plat with my title search, isn’t that all I need?
15. What does it cost to plat property?

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1. How do I participate in the 'Yellow Bag' program?
2. Can I place bulk items and brush curbside for pick-up?
3. Will Allied Waste/Republic Services pick up refrigerators/freezers?
4. The Effects of Storm Water Runoff

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1. Is Charter the only cable company in Benbrook?

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1. What is a Variance?
2. What is an Administrative Appeal?
3. How do I apply for a Variance or Appeal?
4. What does not qualify as a hardship?
5. Who can grant a Variance or Administrative Appeal?
6. What is the procedure for granting a Variance or Administrative Appeal?
7. Should I contact the Board prior to the meeting to explain my case?
8. If my request is denied, can I re-apply or get my money back?
9. What does it cost to apply for a Variance or an Appeal?

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1. What is zoning?
2. How can someone tell me what I can and cannot do with my land?
3. What is allowed within specific zoning districts?
4. How are zoning district boundaries changed?
5. What is “PD” or Planned Development zoning?
6. How do I know which zoning district I live in?
7. How much does it cost for a zoning application?