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1. What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)?
2. Why did the City modify the regulations concerning ADUs and why do they now require a permit?
3. Did the City adopt a grace period to bring properties into compliance?
4. Where can I find the application form for an ADU Permit?
5. Where can I build an ADU?
6. What are some of the standards that have to be met for a D-ADU?
7. What are some of the standards that have to be met for an I-ADU?
8. When I bought my home, the real estate agent told me the mother-in-law apartment was legal. Why do I now need an ADU permit?
9. I have a second kitchen in my home, but my mother-in-law (or other family member) lives in that space and we do not charge rent. Do I still need an ADU permit?
10. Will I be required to evict tenants or sell the property in an investment property where the main home and D-ADU are rented to different tenants?
11. What will happen if an ADU is not legal, and is not permitted to be legalized?
12. What if I am about to rent (or I am currently renting) an ADU unit and I am concerned that the unit might not be legal? Could I get evicted even if I signed a lease?

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1. What are the development plans for the former prison area and projected completion?
2. Why are fireworks not allowed at City parks that are within the allowed areas for fireworks use in Draper?
3. Has the city considered requiring a certain number of electric vehicle charging stations for new developments?

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1. What do I do about my citation?
2. Do I have to see the Judge?
3. Will this violation go on my driving record?
4. Does Draper have traffic school?
5. How can I keep this charge off my driving record?
6. Does the court report my citation to my insurance company?
7. How much will my citation cost?
8. How do I pay for my citation?
9. Does Draper Court allow community service in lieu of paying a fine?
10. Where is the court located?

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1. What is encroachment?
2. What is city-owned property?
3. What is Draper’s city code regarding encroachment?
4. How do I check my property boundaries? Where does my property stop and city property start?
5. How do I know if the big open space next to my property is city property?
6. Can I landscape the city property bordering mine?
7. Can I install fencing on the city property bordering mine, to keep the deer out of my garden?
8. Can I dump my grass clippings onto the open space on the other side of my fence?
9. Can I dump my pulled weeds over my fence bordering city property?
10. Can I deposit the spoils from my construction project on the empty city property next to mine?
11. Can I put the extra dirt I dug up from installing my koi pond on the city easement by my property?
12. Can I dump my garbage on city property?
13. Can I put a driveway across the open space by my house to access my property more easily?
14. Can I install an unpaved access to my property that crosses city property?
15. Can I just drive across the dirt field the city owns to access my own property?
16. Can I run sprinkler lines across the unused city property next to my own property?
17. Can I use city trails to access my own property?
18. No one else uses it, so why not?
19. What’s the penalty for encroachment?
20. How do I report my neighbor’s encroachment?
21. How do I anonymously report encroachment I see happening?
22. Where can I get updates on city code issues like encroachment?

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1. Do I need an inspection for my business?
2. How do I schedule an inspection?
3. How often should I have my sprinkler system inspected?
4. How often should I have my fire alarms inspected?
5. Do my kitchen hoods need an inspection? If so, how often?
6. Do I need a HAZMAT permit for my business?
7. What is Draper’s ISO rating?
8. When can I sell fireworks?
9. Do I need a special permit to sell fireworks?

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1. Are residents allowed to discharge fireworks in Draper?
2. Are there certain times I may or may not discharge fireworks?
3. May I fly Chinese Lanterns in Draper?
4. May I have a tethered Chinese Lantern?
5. When can I sell fireworks?
6. Do I need a special permit to sell fireworks?

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1. May I have a fire pit or other recreational fire at my residence?
2. When can I burn a fire in my fireplace?
3. Is leaf burning allowed in residential areas?
4. Do I need a permit to burn leaves?
5. What do I do when my neighbors are burning something they shouldn’t?
6. My neighbors have a lot of junk piled up around their residence. I’m worried this is a fire hazard. What can I do?
7. Do you change smoke detector batteries?
8. How do I refill my fire extinguisher?
9. What public education programs do you offer?
10. I’m concerned about a youth in my life with a particular affinity for fire. What should I do?
11. May I fly Chinese Lanterns in Draper?
12. May I have a tethered Chinese Lantern instead of flying them?
13. Are fireworks allowed anywhere in Draper?
14. When can I set off fireworks this year?
15. Are residents allowed to discharge fireworks in Draper?