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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. Why are fireworks not allowed at City parks that are within the allowed areas for fireworks use in Draper?
2. 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?