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1. How do I determine if I am a non-resident?
2. What do I need to show that I am a resident?

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1. How can you help as a parent?
2. How can you build on your child’s swimming experience?

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1. How do I submit my plans electronically?
2. Do I need an appointment to submit my plans?
3. How do I request a building inspection?
4. Does someone need to be present at the job site for the inspection?
5. What is required for Plan Review submittal?
6. How do I know if my inspection was approved?
7. If I have a problem or question, when can I talk to my Inspector?
8. How do I get a Certificate of Occupancy?
9. How do I apply for a building permit?
10. Do I need a permit to replace my water heater?
11. Do I need a permit to replace my wood fence?
12. Do I need a permit to build a short retaining wall or planter wall?
13. When will my permit expire?
14. Can I review permit and plan records for my property?
15. Do I need a building permit for a storage shed?
16. What are the hours of inspection?
17. What time will my inspector show up?
18. Can I get an inspection without a city issued permit?
19. What do I need when my inspector shows up for my inspection?
20. How do I get a copy of plans and or past permits?

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1. When will my business be issued a license number?
2. How Long is my license good for?

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1. Why does my information need to be verified?
2. What happens if I apply without requirements?
3. What do I need to apply for a business license?
4. Can I apply for a business license if I'm under 18?
5. Can I get my business license the same day I apply?
6. Can I get a paper application?
7. Why do I need a business license if my business is fee exempt?
8. What happens after I submit my application?
9. I can’t find my business type, what do I choose?

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1. What are the penalty and interest charges?
2. Why do I need to provide my annual gross receipt amount?
3. What is an annual gross receipt amount?
4. Why am I being charged for multiple years?
5. When do late fees start accruing?
6. How much is a business license?
7. Is there a fee to change my business address?

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1. Can I use another businesses license?
2. Is my Murrieta Business License valid for all cities?
3. Can I get a copy of my license emailed to me?
4. Can I print my license?
5. Do I need to provide proof on non-profit?
6. How far back in license arrears will the city go?
7. How do I confirm a business license?
8. What is my business start date?
9. I barely have business in Murrieta, do I still need a business license?
10. What's an account number?
11. Where do I find my license number?
12. Where do I get my PIN number?

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1. Why am I receiving a Code Enforcement citation?

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1. Can I mail in a check for my renewal?
2. Do I have to wait for a reminder to renew?
3. Why can't I renew online?
4. Can I pay for multiple years ahead of time?
5. How do I get a renewal invoice?
6. When will I receive a renewal reminder?
7. Can I request a renewal reminder notice?
8. Does my business license automatically renew each year?
9. Can I renew over the phone?

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1. Can I start doing business after I complete an online application?

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1. Who can update license information?
2. Can I update my EIN number?
3. How do I close my business license?
4. I sold my business, how do I transfer the license?
5. My business has moved, what do I do?

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1. What contributes to the City of Murrieta’s high quality of life?
2. How does the City of Murrieta ensure the safety of its residents?
3. What other essential city services does the City of Murrieta provide?
4. Why is the City facing a budget deficit?
5. How is the City developing a long-term solution to its funding needs?
6. How would a local funding measure help protect essential city services?
7. How can I be certain that all funds would be spent as promised?
8. Could the State cut or take this local funding?
9. Does a sales tax measure ensure that Murrieta’s visitors pay their fair share?
10. Do sales tax measures affect essential purchases like groceries and medicine?
11. How much would the measure cost?
12. How can I learn more about Measure T?

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1. What is the role of the council?
2. What is the role of the City Manager under council-manager government?

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1. Who needs a Murrieta business license?

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1. Can Employees Ride in a Car Together?
2. What happens if a member of the public refuses to comply with our guidelines?
3. What is the status of COVID-19 in our community?

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1. What is a bike helmet?
2. How does a helmet work?
3. Why wear a helmet?
4. How do I pick a helmet?

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1. Do you offer CPR and First Aid classes?
2. How do I sign up for the CPR and First Aid classes?
3. What is the cost of the CPR and First Aid classes?
4. Where are the CPR and/or First Aid Classes held?
5. How often are CPR and First Aid classes offered?
6. How do I sign up for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)?
7. How long is the CERT course?
8. Do I become part of a team upon class completion?
9. Do I have to complete all three days of the course?

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1. Do you have an Explorer Program?
2. How do I sign up for the Explorer Program?
3. How often does the Explorer Program take on new recruits?

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1. How do I get a firehouse dinner certificate?
2. I bid on a firehouse dinner and won; how do I schedule the dinner at a firehouse?
3. Can I do community service at a fire station?

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1. How do I get an incident/fire report?
2. Is there a fee for an incident/fire report?

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1. What fire sprinkler inspections are required?
2. How do I schedule an inspection?
3. What are the inspection days and time frames?
4. How soon can I get an inspection?
5. Do I need an appointment for an over the counter plan check?
6. What type of plans are typically plan checked over the counter?

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1. What type of plans can be submit to the Fire Department?
2. What forms do I need when I submit plans to the Fire Department?
3. How much are the plan submittal fees?
4. How many sets of plans are required?
5. Can the plans be mailed in?
6. What is the plan check turnaround time?
7. How do you notify me when the plans are done?

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1. How do I schedule a tour of a Fire Station?
2. How many people/children do you allow during a tour?
3. How do I request the fire engine to come to home or place of business?
4. Can I schedule the Fire Engine to come to the house for my child's birthday?

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1. Where can I find contact information for city staff?
2. How can I find out what items will be discussed at the next City Council meeting?
3. Where can I find things to do in Murrieta?
4. I'm planning a home improvement project. How do I know if I'm following city code?

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1. What is the homelessness situation like in the City of Murrieta?
2. Are there any resources for the homeless in southwest Riverside County?
3. What should I do if I observe a homeless camp?
4. Is panhandling legal?
5. Is it illegal for the homeless to have shopping carts?
6. Can the homeless spend all day in the city parks?
7. Is drinking alcohol or using marijuana in public illegal?
8. Is it illegal for someone to remove recyclables from trash bins placed at the curb?

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1. Does the City of Murrieta offer employees a discount for computers, electronics, and accessories?
2. How do I submit an IT work order?
3. Who do I call for after-hours IT emergency support?
4. Who do I contact for computer, printer, software, internet, phone, connectivity, and other I.T. issues?
5. What do I do if I receive a suspicious email?

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1. Can I find books by Lexile number at the library?
2. Can I pay my overdue fees online?
3. Can I request an item from another library?
4. Can I return books from other libraries at the Murrieta Public Library?
5. Can I return my books to other libraries?
6. Can I use my debit or credit card at the Library?
7. Can I use my Temecula, Lake Elsinore, etc. library card at the Murrieta Public Library?
8. Do you charge a fine for overdue materials?
9. Do you have downloadable audio books and ebooks?
10. Do you have meeting rooms at the Murrieta Public Library?
11. Do you have office machines for public use?
12. Do you have Study Rooms at the Murrieta Public Library?
13. Do you have tax forms?
14. Do you have the Murrieta Valley Unified School District Accelerated Reader (AR) and Lexile booklists?
15. Do you have WiFi?
16. Do you offer passport services?
17. Do you offer Notary Public services?
18. Do you offer scanning and fax services?
19. How do I become a volunteer?
20. How do I get a library card?
21. How do I look for a specific title?
22. How do I renew an item?
23. How do I replace a lost or stolen library card?
24. How long can I keep an item?
25. How many items can I have checked out on my card?
26. What is my personal identification number (PIN)?
27. What are your hours and what is your address?

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1. What does “Passive Enrollment” mean?
2. If, I am currently enrolled in a Flexible Spending Account and want to continue enrollment for the same dollar amount into the next calendar year; do I need to take action.
3. I have less than $610 in my Flexible Spending Account; do I need to take any action to roll over the funds to the new calendar year.
4. I have waived medical coverage through the City for the current calendar year and am waiving coverage for the new calendar year. Do I need to take any action?
5. How do I compare Medical Plans and where do I find this information?
6. How do I complete the Benefit Election Worksheet?
7. Who Qualifies for Cash in Lieu?
8. How are Cafeteria Dollars Distributed?
9. What can Cafeteria dollars be used to fund?
10. How do I complete the FSA Enrollment Form?
11. How do I change my Deferred Compensation contributions for the new calendar year?

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1. Are pads required at the Skate Park?
2. Are remote control recreational devices allowed in city parks?
3. The pool is available for rent in season when not open to the public.
4. Can I reserve a park shelter or city facility?
5. Can I reserve or request lighting for sports fields, tennis, and basketball courts?
6. Can I volunteer at the Senior Center?
7. Can we hit golf balls in the parks?
8. Can we let pets off-leash in the city parks?
9. Can we rollerblade, roller-skate, and/or skateboard in city parks?
10. Can we shoot bow and arrows in the parks?
11. Do I have to live in Murrieta to attend your senior center?
12. Do you offer swim lessons?
13. Does Murrieta have a public skate park?
14. Does the Senior Center offer lunch?
15. Does the Senior Center provide transportation?
16. How do I find out the distance around a park or walking trail?
17. How do I report a landscape maintenance concern?
18. How do I report an irrigation concern?
19. How do I report bees or mosquitoes?
20. How do I report graffiti?
21. How much does it cost to go to the Murrieta Youth Center?
22. How much does it cost to go to the pool?
23. How much does the skate park cost?
24. How old do I have to be to attend the Senior Center?
25. Is the Community Pool heated?
26. Is the Skate Park monitored?
27. Is the Skate Park open after dark?
28. Where can I find out about programs for children?
29. What are the park hours?
30. What can you ride in the Skate Park?
31. What is the Murrieta Youth Center?
32. What is there to do at the Murrieta Youth Center?
33. What type of outreach programs does the Senior Center provide?
34. When is the Community Pool open?
35. When is the Skate Park open?
36. Where is the nearest dog park?

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1. What are the insurance requirements for inflatable jumpers and other vendors?
2. Where can I check to see if my vendor has a business license?
3. Is electricity available at park shelters?
4. Can I have a water jumper?
5. Can I use a canopy at the park?
6. Are there barbecues available at the park shelters?
7. Can I reserve a park online?

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1. Why are there tiny rocks and bits of asphalt all over the street?
2. My street is included, when exactly will it be scheduled?
3. What about tire marks on the street?
4. Where can I find more information about the project?
5. What streets will be included in the project?
6. How were streets for this project selected?
7. My street wasn’t included. Can my street be added to the current project?
8. My street IS included in the current project, but I don’t want it to receive slurry. Can it be removed from the project?
9. Will the City apply slurry to streets in gated communities?
10. Will slurry make my street like new?
11. Why are only some streets being done in my neighborhood
12. How long will the dark black color of the newly slurried streets last?
13. Slurry was just applied to my street but it looks brown. Is something wrong?
14. What happens if I drive on the wet slurry?
15. I have damage to my vehicle, or other property, due to the slurry project. What do I do?
16. May I leave my car in my driveway while slurry is applied to my street?
17. My house is: Being sold / being painted / hosting a party / hosting a wedding / undergoing repairs / I am moving out / in / I have mobility needs / etc. How will the slurry seal affect this?
18. What if it rains?

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1. Why did the City buy these streetlights?
2. How is the City paying for the purchase and retrofit of streetlights?

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1. Why is the City of Murrieta enacting the redistricting process now?
2. How can I get involved in the redistricting process?
3. What happens at the public hearings?
4. How many people should be in each district?
5. Do we use the number of voters to draw districts?
6. What information do you need from me?
7. Why should I get involved in the redistricting process?
8. How do I get answers to additional questions?

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1. What is a Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR)?
2. What are my responsibilities as a Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) host and operator?
3. Where can I report an issue with neighboring Short-Term Vacation Rental (Noise, Parking, Trash, etc.)?
4. Where are Short-Term Vacation Rentals allowed in the City?
5. How many are allowed?
6. How can I apply for a Short-Term Vacation Rental permit?
7. What is the cost?
8. How many overnight Short-Term Vacation Rental occupants can stay at my Short-Term Vacation Rental?
9. How many daytime guests are allowed?
10. Where does the Short-Term Vacation Rental Permit Number have to be posted?
11. How much parking is required with operating a Short-Term Vacation Rental?
12. Where does parking for the Short-Term Vacation Rental have to be located and what has to be displayed?
13. What is Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and how does it have to paid?
14. What is the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) rate?
15. How long is my Short-Term Vacation Rental Permit good for?
16. If I sell my property, can I transfer the existing Short-Term Vacation Rental Permit?
17. Do I have to notify my neighbors with Permit approval?

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1. Why doesn't the City enforce no parking on street sweeping days?
2. Does the City sweep streets on holidays?
3. Why is my street is not highlighted on the schedule map?
4. What if the sweeper missed sweeping my street?

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1. What is a Sign Ordinance?
2. Do I need a temporary sign permit?
3. What is a Temporary Sign?