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1. Do I need a permit for a fence?
2. Can a fence go on the property line?
3. Can I do my own work on my home and do I need a permit?
4. Do I need a permit for a deck?
5. Do I need a permit for a shed or other accessory building?
6. Do I need a permit to replace my roof?
7. Are frost depth footings required for a detached garage or other accessory building?
8. When do I need a building permit?
9. Where should smoke and/or carbon monoxide detectors be located?
10. Where should ground-fault electrical receptacles be located?
11. Is a permit required for a swimming pool?
12. How can I find out if my property is in a flood zone?
13. How do I find out how my property is zoned?
14. Who do I contact to tell me where my property lines are?
15. Are chickens allowed within city limits?
16. Are horses allowed within city limits?
17. Are bees allowed within city limits?
18. Can I have a home-based business?

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1. How do I find out what jobs are open with the City of Oskaloosa?
2. How do I apply for a job with the City of Oskaloosa?
3. If I submit a resume do I still need to complete the City of Oskaloosa employment application?
4. Will my application be kept on file?

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1. How do I contact a City department?
2. Where can I find the answers to my frequently asked questions?

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1. How do I report a pothole.
2. Who is responsible for replacement or repair of the sidewalk in front of my property?
3. What happens if I don’t repair my sidewalk?
4. Why do we have a stormwater utility fee?
5. How can I determine the location of the right-of-way on a given roadway?
6. What is sealcoating?
7. When will the loose rock be swept up after sealcoating?
8. How does the City prioritize the snow removal effort during a storm?
9. Why do city trucks push snow back into my driveway after I cleaned it out?
10. Whose responsibility is it to trim trees?