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1. Is an U&O required for single family residential resale?
2. Where can I get a Business License?
3. How do I obtain a contractor’s license?
4. Where can I get a state license?
5. Can I download an application from the website?
6. Is a license required for rental units?
7. How long does it take for a permit to be processed?
8. Do I need a permit to replace siding?
9. Do I need a permit to replace a window?
10. Do I need a permit if I’m only changing the existing sign?
11. Do I need a permit if I’m only repairing an existing fence?
12. Do I need a permit for a fence?
13. Do I need a permit for a shed?
14. What are the setbacks for buildings?

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1. Why is curb, sidewalk and driveway maintenance important?
2. How do I find a contractor to complete the work?
3. Do I need a permit?
4. If I choose not to do the work or do nothing, what happens?
5. How do I pay for work completed by the Borough?
6. What should I expect during construction?
7. What features are part of construction?
8. How do I know if my curb is my responsibility or the Borough's?

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1. Can I read the ordinance?
2. What are the incentive levels?
3. What types of capital investment qualify?
4. Do the incentives benefit businesses already in Lansdale?

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1. What is advanced metering?
2. What happens when a new meter is installed?
3. Will my service change with a new meter?
4. How do I read my meter?
5. How does advanced billing work?

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1. How can I keep in touch with what's happening in Lansdale?
2. What requires a permit?
3. Where do I find Borough Council materials?

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1. Why do we have parking meters? Why can't people just park for free anywhere downtown?
2. Why are time limits set for metered parking?
3. What are the benefits of modernized kiosks in lots?
4. How many kiosks have been purchased?
5. How did the Borough pay for parking kiosk modernization?
6. What is the current parking lot rate?

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1. Why is Septa building a parking garage?
2. What is the schedule for construction of the parking garage project?
3. How will pre-cast deliveries take place?
4. Will traffic be affected / streets closed for this project?
5. Where will pre-cast materials remain until they are ready for use?
6. Where will construction updates be available?
7. How will Septa get materials across railroad tracks?
8. Where should I park throughout construction?
9. What additional improvements will be made to Railroad Avenue?

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1. Which roads are plowed first?
2. Who is responsible for clearing alleys?
3. Why don't I see a plow during a storm?
4. Why do plows push snow back onton my shoveled sidewalk and driveway?
5. My street still has snow on it even after being plowed, why?
6. Why do plows leave snow on sidewalks, especially at the crosswalks?
7. Am I allowed to pass a snow plow?
8. A plow was speeding past my house, who do I contact?
9. Where do I park when a Snow Emergency is declared?
10. What should be kept in mind when shoveling/plowing drive and walk ways?
11. Why is there a difference in plowing from storm to storm?
12. A fire hydrant is blocked with snow, what do I do?

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1. How does it work?
2. Do I stay connected to the electricity grid?
3. Is my housesuitable for solar panels?
4. Do I need a permit to install solar panels?
5. How may solar panels would I need to run my house?
6. Why can't all my energy needs be met with rooftop solar panels?
7. How much can I save with solar panels?
8. What are the advantages of solar energy?
9. Other options?
10. What is the maximum system size AC or DC allowed?
11. Are batteries allowed or required for installation?
12. Is there a fee for submission of the interconnection agreement?
13. Are customers required to have general liability on their homeowners insurance?
14. Is a meter replacement required for solar panels?
15. Is a production meter required?
16. What is the Borough's buy back rate?
17. Are placards required? What are the requirements?
18. Are there any special requirements for installation?