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Frequently Asked Questions |
Q:
When is a building permit required?
A: Permits
are required for the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving,
improvement, demolition or conversion of any building or structure, except as follows:
One story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage
sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square
feet.
Fences not over 6 feet in height.
Oil derricks
Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches
high.
Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from
the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or
impounding Class I, II or III – A – liquids.
Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does
not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to width does not exceed 2:1.
Platforms, decks, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches
above grade and not over any basement or story below.
Painting, papering and similar finish work.
Temporary motion picture, television, and theater stage sets and
scenery.
Replacement of glazing within an existing frame where
weatherproofing of the opening is not disturbed.
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Q:
Where can I obtain sand bags to divert flood water?
A:
During the rain/flood season, 3 of our road maintenance yards are
open 24 hours per day. Empty bags are provided free of charge to County residents,
homes located in unincorporated areas. You must bring your own shovel in order to
shovel sand into bags yourself. For more information, please call the County
of Fresno, Department of Public Works & Planning, Road Maintenance Division at (559)
262-4240. Click on the following for location maps that are viewable using Adobe
Acrobat Reader. |
Q:
How do I dispose of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), such as paint,
fluorescent light bulbs, antifreeze,
etc.?
A: We have
two HHW events a year; one in the Spring and one in the Fall. We can put your name
on our list and mail out a flyer to you approximately 3 weeks before the event.
The next HHW Drop-Off Event will be held May 16 & 17, 2008. For more
information about HHW Collection Events, contact Leslie Kline at (559) 262-4259 or lkline@co.fresno.ca.us
Q:
Where do I recycle ______________?
A: Please
check our Directory of Recyclers, titled, "TURNING IT AROUND". If you
are unable to locate a recycler for your item(s), please give our office a call at (559)
262-4259.
Q:
Where is the landfill?
A:
The American Avenue Landfill is located at 18950 W.
American Avenue; 4 miles west of Madera Avenue (Hwy 145) in Kerman; phone (559)
846-6138. Click here for a Location
Map for American Ave Landfill that is viewable using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
The
Coalinga Disposal Site is located at 30825 Lost Hills Road; 3 miles east of Hwy
198 in Coalinga; phone (559) 935-1949. Click here for a Location Map for Coalinga Disposal Site that is viewable
using Adobe Acrobat Reader. |
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