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1. How many dogs can I have on my property?
2. What are the requirements to have horses or livestock on my property?
3. Can I raise chickens on my property?
4. During what hours are leaf blowers allowed to be used?
5. What do I do if there is an excessive or annoying noise in my neighborhood?
6. What are the allowed hours for construction?
7. What should I do about abandoned homes / buildings?
8. What is nuisance abatement?
9. What can I do about problems with my neighbors?
10. What are the regulations on residential off-street parking?
11. How long can I park my car on the street in front of my house?
12. Where can I store my motorhome and boat?
13. Where do I report overgrown weeds that create a traffic safety hazard or attract rodents?

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1. When do I need a building permit?
2. Where is the Building Department located?
3. What projects can be approved by the Building Department without Town of Moraga approval?
4. Can the windows in my home be replaced without prior Town approval?
5. What permits are required in order to change or widen my driveway?
6. Do I need a permit to build a fence?

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1. How do I find out if my property has an easement?
2. Can I build within an easement on my property?
3. What is the process for a drainage easement encroachment permit?
4. How close can I build to the creek on my property?
5. Can retaining walls be built in the creek channel?
6. What can I do to reduce the erosion of the creek channel?
7. Whom do I contact about creek maintenance or creek dumping?

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1. What are the building setbacks on my property?
2. Does the Town have copies of my house plans?
3. Where can I obtain information on a certain property in Town?
4. How do I find out where my property lines are located?
5. How are building setbacks measured?
6. Are there any other setback restrictions on building?
7. What / Where is the public right-of-way of my street?
8. When do I need a survey?
9. What are the scenic corridor requirements?
10. What are the regulations for open space zoned property?
11. When is a Waste Management Plan form required?
12. What are the regulations on political signs?
13. What are the regulations on garage / driveways?
14. What constitutes a "kitchen"?
15. Do solar panels require planning review?
16. Can my home be used for my business?
17. Do I need a permit to operate a licensed family child care home?
18. Are cannabis dispensaries allowed?
19. Are door to door solicitors allowed in Moraga?
20. Who maintains the sidewalk in front of my house?
21. When do I need an encroachment permit?
22. Can I rent a room in my house?

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1. Do I get a grading permit from the Contra Costa County Building Department?
2. When is a grading permit required?
3. When is a grading permit required?
4. What do I need for a grading permit?
5. Why do I need a hillside development permit?
6. What are the requirements for retaining walls?
7. Do I need a permit to haul dirt from my grading project off site?
8. Can I remove the vegetation from my property in preparation for grading?
9. Are there any design restrictions on grading?
10. Are there any precautions that should be taken before digging?

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1. When do I need Planning Department approval for my home remodeling?
2. How long will it take to get Planning approval of my home addition?
3. When is Design Review Board approval required?
4. How long does it take to get Design Review Board approval?
5. What is the maximum building height?
6. Is Design Review Board approval required for a second story addition?
7. What if I want to build closer to a property line than the setback allows?
8. What are the Town's requirements if I want to build a shed on my property?
9. What are the setbacks for an arbor or gazebo?
10. What are the requirements for building decks?
11. What are the regulations for an accessory dwelling unit at my home?
12. Can a basketball hoop be placed in the public street?
13. What are the regulations on children's outdoors play structures (tree house, etc.)?

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1. Are permits required for tree removal?
2. Where can I build a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub on my property?
3. What permits do I need to build a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub?
4. Are there other restrictions that apply to swimming pool construction?
5. Whom do I contact if my neighbor's pool has been neglected (is green)?
6. What should I do about my neighbor's leaning / dead tree?
7. Are there any height limitations on landscaping on my property?
8. What permits are required for landscaping or irrigation systems?
9. Can landscaping be installed in the public right-of-way in front of my property?

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1. Where do I go to get approval from the Fire District?
2. Why do I need approval from the Sanitary District?
3. Do I need to get approval from my homeowners association?
4. Where do I go to learn about hazardous vegetation removal?
5. Where can I get a copy of an assessor's map?
6. What should I do about wild animals / dead animals in my neighborhood?
7. Does the Town have a Code Enforcement Officer?