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1. What services does animal control provide in Summit?
2. What should I do if I see a fox or coyote?
3. How do I deter wild animals from my property?
4. If I see a raccoon during the day, should I be concerned?
5. What should I do if I encounter an animal that is aggressive or appears to be rabid?
6. Is the rabies virus still found in New Jersey?
7. With warmer weather approaching, what happens if I find a bat in my house?
8. Are you allowed to feed wild animals in Summit?

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1. Is there a noise ordinance? How can I get a copy of an ordinance?
2. I’d like to hold an (event, fundraiser) on city property. Will I need a Property Use application? (bona fide non-profits only)
3. When and what time are council meetings?
4. What are your office hours?
5. How do I get to City Hall?
6. Where do I vote?
7. Where can I get a mail-in ballot?
8. How can I register to vote?
9. Does Summit have Rent Control?
10. I’d like to reserve a meeting room at City Hall (Summit based bona fide non-profits only).
11. I’d like the Mayor to perform my (marriage ceremony, civil union).
12. How do I register/license my business?
13. Can I pass out flyers/go door to door to sell/get donations?
14. Where do I get a raffle license?
15. How can I obtain a retail food establishment license?
16. Where can I get a limo/taxi license application?
17. Can I post a sign advertising a garage sale on utility poles?

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1. What do I need a building (construction) permit for? What is the procedure?
2. How many construction permit drawings are required to submit a construction permit?
3. I would like to schedule a building and/or electrical and/or fire and/or mechanical and/or plumbing inspection.
4. What is the schedule for building and/or electrical and/or fire and/or mechanical and/or plumbing inspections?
5. What permits do I need to close on my house?
6. What time can construction take place in Summit?
7. When does a construction permit application require a survey?
8. What codes does Summit use for construction?
9. Where can I buy a copy of the Construction Code?

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1. How do I report a power and/or street light outage?
2. How do I report downed tree limbs?
3. I am a new resident. What information do I need to know related to the Department of Community Services when living in Summit?
4. I have trouble with my gas service, what should I do?
5. I have trouble with my water supply service, what should I do?
6. How do I get rid of paint?
7. What is the City of Summit Transfer Station and how do I get there?
8. What is the Dial-A-Truck program and how do I schedule a pick-up?
9. What are the Spring Summit Free Market dates?
10. When is my trash pick-up day?
11. Where can I get a permit to use the City of Summit Transfer Station?
12. What is the responsibility of the residents regarding snow removal?
13. Is my property in the flood zone?

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1. What is domestic violence?
2. What is a restraining order?
3. What does a restraining order do?
4. Who can get a restraining order?
5. How do you file a restraining order?
6. How long does the order remain in effect?
7. What can you do if the order is violated?
8. Can I file criminal charges?
9. What happens next?

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1. Do property taxes have to be paid if an appeal is filed?
2. Do you have an ACH program?
3. What is the Homestead Rebate Program?

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1. What is the most current recycling information?
2. Who is entitled to use the Municipal Transfer Station?
3. What is required for use of the Transfer Station?
4. What is the procedure if I borrow or rent a vehicle?
5. What is considered a commercial vehicle and what are the rules governing the use of them?
6. I am a Summit resident, but pay a landscaper to maintain my property. Is he allowed to use the facility at no charge?
7. My trash was not picked up today. What should I do?
8. My recycling was not picked up today. What should I do?
9. What is the garbage collection schedule?

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1. How do I obtain a certified copy of a vital record that occurred in the City of Summit?
2. Can I verify over the phone whether or not a vital record is on file in your office?
3. When can I request my newborn's birth certificate?
4. Can I request a certified copy of a vital record over the phone or online?
5. What forms of identification are acceptable in order to obtain a certified copy of a vital record?
6. Who is eligible to receive a vital record?
7. How do I establish proof of relationship?
8. What are the fees involved and acceptable forms of payment?
9. What is the Paternity Opportunity Program (POP)?
10. How do I authorize another individual to receive a certified copy of a vital record on my behalf?
11. Can vital records be faxed?
12. Does an attorney have access to vital records?
13. How do I contact Animal Control?

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1. What is the IDP/IDRC?
2. How does the program apply to me?
3. What program must I attend, and where is it?
4. If I Don't Live in New Jersey, Must I Still Comply?
5. What If I Don't Participate?
6. What happens at the IDRC?
7. What does the education program do?
8. What happens after I have been detained and evaluated?
9. What about my driver's license?

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1. What is lead and its associated hazards?
2. What dwellings are required to be inspected and what dwellings are exempt?
3. What are the requirements of property owners under P.L. 2021, c. 182?
4. What are the requirements of municipalities under P.L. 2021, c. 182?
5. What are the penalties for failure to comply with the Act?
6. What investigations are required under the Act?
7. How does one identify lead-based paint hazards?
8. What is the periodic inspection procedure?
9. What are dust wipe samplings?
10. What is a visual assessment?
11. What does interim controls mean?
12. What does abatement mean?
13. Who can perform lead evaluation?
14. Who can perform lead remediation work?
15. What is required for municipal record keeping to be in compliance with the Act?

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1. Why should I try mediation?
2. What are the costs?
3. Who are the mediators?
4. What kinds of matters are appropriate for mediation?
5. How does mediation work?

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1. Questions about parking tickets?
2. What are the downtown street meter parking rules?
3. What are the Weekend Parking rules?
4. Who needs a permit to park and how do I obtain one?

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1. How do I obtain a copy of a police report?
2. Do I have to come to the police station to make a report?
3. Can I make a police report over the telephone?
4. Can the police help me with a dispute with my landlord?
5. What should I do if I'm pulled over by the police?
6. If I want to report something that is not an emergency, do I call 911 or another number?
7. Why does it take officers longer to respond to some calls than others?
8. Why don't I see more officers patrolling my neighborhood?
9. Why do the 911 operators ask so many questions when I call?
10. Can I call the police department to report a problem and still remain anonymous?
11. Is there a waiting period before I can report somebody as missing?
12. Can I use 911 on my cellphone to report an emergency or drunk driver on the road?
13. Can the Summit Police help me if I lock my keys in my car?
14. Does the police department ever contact citizens asking for donations over the phone?

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1. Are credit cards accepted for Department of Community Programs' programs?
2. Can a non-Summit resident rent a field or picnic site?
3. Can you use adult volunteers?
4. Do I have to be a resident to register for programs?
5. Do property taxes have to be paid if an appeal is filed?
6. Do you give refunds for Department of Community Programs' programs?
7. Do you have an ACH program?

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1. What can you tell me about snow and ice removal?

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1. Do I need a permit for sidewalk or curb installation?
2. What is important information about sidewalks?

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1. How do I report downed tree limbs?
2. How do I find local landmarked trees?
3. When is a tree removal permit required?