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1. When do I need a Building Permit?
2. How do I apply for a Building Permit?
3. How much does a Building Permit cost?
4. Who do I call to schedule an inspection?
5. When did the city require fire suppression for new residential construction?
6. When are fire suppression plans required to be submitted?
7. What plans and information are needed for the submission of a fire suppression system for a new house?
8. What plans are needed for the submission for the construction of a new house?
9. When did the Code change to require plans to be sealed in the floodplain?
10. What information is needed for the submission for the construction of a deck, accessory structure, porch, etc.?
11. Do I need an HVAC Permit to replace a system in an existing house?
12. Do I need to submit a separate HVAC permit for the construction of a new house?
13. What plans and information are needed for the submission of an HVAC permit for new construction?
14. What are the construction hours?
15. How long does it take to review the plans?
16. How wide can my driveway be?
17. Do I need a Building Permit to redo my driveway?
18. What year of the IRC is the City of Lewes using?
19. Do I need a City of Lewes Business License?

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1. What telephone numbers should I know?
2. When is trash / recycling / yard waste collected? What items are not collected?
3. What are the Operating Hours for City Hall?
4. What must I do if I want to rent out my residential property?
5. When are my taxes due?
6. When do I need a building permit?
7. How do I apply for a building permit?
8. When do I need a business license? What are the fees?
9. Where can I park in Lewes? What are the rules for parking in the City?
10. Where are parking meters, what are their hourly rates, and when do they start and stop?
11. Where is there free parking?
12. What dates and times are the lifeguards on duty?
13. What are the rules regarding dogs in Lewes?
14. What are the rules regarding use of the beach?
15. What are the rules and fees for renting space at the city's docks?
16. What are the rules regarding bikes, skateboards, and inline skates?
17. What airports are closest to Lewes?

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1. When was the new ordinance adopted?
2. When does the ordinance go into effect?
3. How do I obtain a Residential Rental License Application?
4. Does the ordinance impact a current rental contract?
5. Why has the City of Lewes adopted new rental regulations?
6. How were these regulations developed?
7. What is stated in the new regulations?
8. How are these regulations different than the previous ordinances?
9. How is enforcement addressed in the regulations?
10. If I currently operate a rental, will I be allowed to continue?
11. What if I suspect a rental is unicensed?
12. What is a Short-Term Rental?
13. Is a Vacation Rental the same as a Short-Term Rental?
14. Where are Short-Term Rentals allowed in the City?
15. Can an accessory structure be rented as a Short-Term Rental?
16. Who needs to apply for a rental license?
17. What are the fees for a rental license, license violation, and operational violation?
18. What are the general safety requirements?
19. Is an inspection required of the rental prior to license issuance?
20. What information is required to process an application for a Rental License?
21. When do I need to renew my Rental License?
22. How many guests are allowed to stay in a Short-Term Rental?
23. Does an owner have to be present during a rental?
24. How can my rental license be revoked?
25. How are complaints against a rental in the city handled?
26. Additional Information