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311 - Environment

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1. What is the service area for stormwater billing?

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2. What is the billing period for my stormwater bill?

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3. Who decides on what should be acquired as greenspace or greenways?

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4. Is Columbia County considering interconnectivity of bike and pedestrian facilities while planning greenways and trails?

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5. If my land is reclassified as permanently protected greenspace through a conservation easement, does this mean that I have to permit public access?

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6. What are the benefits and downside of a conservation easement to the landowner?

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7. What is a conservation easement?

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8. What are greenways?

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9. What is greenspace?

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10. Can I obtain flood insurance if I am not in a flood zone?

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11. How can I protect myself and my property from flood hazards?

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12. Is my property located in a flood zone?

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13. What is a floodplain and how does it function?

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14. What can I do to prevent water pollution?

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15. How does polluted storm water affect me?

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16. Where does rain water go after it enters a storm drain?

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17. Can I partner with the County on water pollution prevention and stormwater quality outreach efforts?

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18. Does the County offer educational presentations on water pollution prevention and/or stormwater quality?

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19. Do I need a Land Disturbance Permit for a retaining wall, deck, or patio?

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20. Do I need a permit to clear and stump trees on my property?

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21. My lot didn’t require an Notice of Inspection. Do I still need a Notice of Termination inspection?

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22. How do I schedule a Notice of Termination (NOT) inspection?

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23. How soon can I get an E&S inspection?

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24. How do I schedule an E&S inspection?

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25. Who can I call about new construction or land disturbance complaints?

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26. Who inspects land disturbance on construction sites?

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27. Do I have a grease trap? Do I need a grease trap?

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28. How do I clean my grease trap?

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29. What is a grease interceptor?

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30. What is a grease trap and how does it work?

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31. Is grease a problem in our sewer system?

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32. What can I do to help improve stormwater quality?

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33. Doesn't Stormwater Runoff Go Into the Sanitary Sewer?

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34. What is Stormwater Pollution Prevention?

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35. How Can I Qualify For A Credit Against My Fee?

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36. Why is a Stormwater Utility Necessary?

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37. How can I tell the difference between a sewer and a storm drain?

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38. A tree fell across the stream behind my house. The stream also has a lot of trash and weeds in it and needs to be cleaned out. Who is in charge?

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39. Why am I being charged a stormwater fee?

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40. How is the Stormwater Service Fee Calculated?

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41. Who is the Stormwater Service Fee billed to?

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