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1. How are addresses assigned?
2. Can I assign my own address?
3. I have an issue with my road name. Who do I call?
4. My house is accessed by boat. How do I get an address?
5. A service provider (Telus, BC Hydro, Canada Port etc.) does not recognize my address. What can I do?
6. Do I need multiple addresses if I have more than one residence on my lot?
7. Who approves road names?
8. I don’t like my address number. Can it be changed?

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1. Does the CVRD have plans to hold a public information meeting to discuss the proposed project?
2. What is the difference between a public open house and a public hearing?
3. Do CVRD zoning regulations still apply to the Bamberton lands?
4. What does the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw state about LNG operations on the Bamberton lands?
5. Has Malahat LNG Inc. applied for a development permit or zoning or any other permits for the project?
6. If a development application is submitted to the CVRD for an LNG facility, what is the process and will there be an opportunity for community input?
7. What are the Board’s recent Resolutions relating to LNG?
8. Are elected officials free to hold and express their opinion on LNG or other land use proposals in the Cowichan Valley?
9. Has CVRD staff met with Malahat LNG Inc. or Malahat Nation about a potential LNG project on the Bamberton lands?
10. What are the associated bylaws?
11. Is the CVRD required to accept and consider an application for an Official Community Plan or Zoning Bylaw amendment for the purpose of seeking approval to develop an LNG facility at Bamberton?

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1. When do I need a building permit to do work in the Regional District?
2. How do I get a building permit?
3. How much does a permit cost?
4. How can I pay for my building permit?
5. How long does it take to process a building permit?
6. Can I get the permit process started before I have a complete application?
7. How long is a building permit valid?
8. How and when can I request building inspections?
9. What building inspections are required in the CVRD?
10. What time will my Building Official come to do the inspection?
11. Where can I get a copy of the BC Building Code?
12. Do I need a permit for a deck or garden shed?
13. Do you release copies of building inspection records?
14. Where can I find information on my septic system/well?
15. Do I require a building permit for a farm building?
16. I have a general question, who should I talk to?
17. Can I use lumber cut from timber on my property to construct my house or accessory building?
18. What Climate Zone is my property in?
19. What is my Seismic Sa(0.2) value?
20. What is zoning?
21. What is a Riparian Area?
22. What is the Web Map and how do I use it?
23. What is an accessory dwelling unit?
24. Can I have an accessory dwelling unit?
25. What is a secondary suite?
26. Can I have a secondary suite in my home?
27. What are Development Permit Areas (DPAs)?
28. What is a Development Permit?
29. How do I know if I need a Development Permit?
30. What is a Development Variance Permit?
31. Can I have an Air B&B?
32. Can I cut down a tree (or trees), and do I need a permit?
33. Can I have a 'tiny home'?
34. Does CVRD require compliance with the BC Energy Step Code?
35. What are my Snow Loads?
36. Are there requirements for fence construction?
37. How can I get information on a building file?
38. Do I need a building permit for a pool?

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1. Building Permits
2. Burning and Air Quality
3. Can I live in an R/V or portable tiny home?
4. Current Water Use Restrictions
5. Dogs
6. Fireworks in the CVRD
7. Garbage, Recycling Totes and Wildlife
8. Illegal Dumping
9. Living in the Agriculture Land Reserve
10. Parks in the CVRD
11. R/V Dwelling and “Tiny House” Use
12. Road Maintenance and Snow Plowing
13. Soil Depositing
14. Tips for Working it out with Your Neighbours
15. Working in Development Permit Areas
16. Zoning / Land Use

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1. Responding to a Ticket
2. Disputed Tickets
3. Failing to Respond to a Ticket
4. How can I pay a ticket?

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1. Why Saturday collection?
2. How will I know if my pick-up date will change?
3. Can a truck be rented instead?
4. Why can’t drivers work longer shifts?
5. What is the benefit of the Saturday collection?
6. How long will the Saturday collection last?
7. I have a new pick-up date. Will I have to wait more than two weeks for my material to be collected?

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1. Who do I speak with about a local community park in my area?

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1. How do I register online?
2. How do I book space in one of your facilities?
3. When and where is Youbou Regatta?

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1. How Do I Buy Tickets?
2. How do I become a volunteer usher?

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1. What is zoning?
2. What is the Web Map and how do I use it?
3. What is a Riparian Area?
4. What is subdivision?
5. Can I subdivide?
6. What is an accessory dwelling unit?
7. Can I have an accessory dwelling unit?
8. What is a secondary suite?
9. Can I have a secondary suite in my home?
10. What is an Official Community Plan?
11. What are Development Permit Areas (DPAs)?
12. What is a Development Permit?
13. How do I know if I need a Development Permit?
14. What is a Development Variance Permit?
15. How do I know if I need a Development Variance Permit (DVP)?
16. What is an Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment?
17. How do I know if I need an OCP Amendment?
18. What is a Rezoning Application?
19. How do I know if I need a Rezoning Application?
20. What is the Board of Variance?
21. Can I have an Air B&B?
22. Can I cut down a tree (or trees), and do I need a permit?
23. Can I have chickens?
24. Can I live in my RV?
25. Do I need a Building Permit?
26. Do I need a Business License?
27. How do I know if my property is within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR)?
28. Can I have a 'tiny home'?
29. Can I request a change to the Official Community Plan (OCP)?
30. Can I request a change to my zone?
31. Why can't I find information on accessory buildings, suites, or minimum lot size requirements in the zoning section associated with my property?
32. Are there requirements for fence construction?

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1. But it’s only 5 am!
2. What’s that noise?
3. What’s that smell?
4. Where is all that smoke coming from?
5. There’s the fence…his property, my property
6. Where does Fido fit in?
7. How long do we have to follow this guy?
8. Farmers have a right to farm.

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1. What are the landslide hazards in the Youbou area?
2. Why did you do this study?
3. What studies have been done?
4. Why did you do the follow-up studies?
5. Do the studies contradict each other?
6. What does this mean for my property?
7. What is Annual Encounter Probability (AEP)?
8. What if I live in an area identified as hazardous?
9. What was the point of the study if I need to do more work?
10. What is the CVRD doing about the hazard?
11. Will future climate change or human activities such as new developments, roads or forestry activities affect the landslide hazard identified?
12. Will my proposed activities increase the landslide risk below me?

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1. I think my property is in a low risk zone for wildfire, should I be concerned?
2. I feel like FireSmart won’t make a difference on property?
3. How do I get started on making my neighbourhood a FireSmart neighbourhood?
4. What is the home ignition zone and why is it so important?

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1. Does the CVRD have temporary, part time, casual, summer or seasonal Employment Opportunities?
2. What types of Employment Opportunties does the CVRD offer?

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1. What happens after a complaint is made?
2. How long does it take to get compliance?
3. Does anyone check back to confirm compliance?
4. Do Bylaw Enforcement Officers proactively patrol or respond only on a complaint basis?

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1. What do I do if my address is different than what appears on a CVRD map?
2. How can I get map data to use myself?
3. My lot doesn’t have a building on it, what is my address?
4. Where do I find GIS data?
5. Can you email or fax me the survey plan for my property?
6. What is a PID?
7. What is my mailing address?
8. Where do I find the legal description for my property?

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1. Who do I contact regarding Park Maintenance issues?
2. Who do I contact regarding Trails issues?

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1. Do you have any dog parks
2. Do you have any dog parks

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1. Why did we choose this new platform?
2. Can I cancel my registration?
3. What is the difference between the subscribe/stay informed box and the sign-up/register banner on a project page?
4. Will there be a return of in-person public engagement with the CVRD and residents?

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1. Why did I get a recycling contamination notice?
2. Who do I contact to review my notice?
3. Why can’t I recycle hard plastics?
4. Why can’t I put textiles in my recycling tote?
5. Why did I get a notice for putting garbage in my recycling tote?
6. Why can’t I put plastic bags and wrappers in my recycling tote?
7. Why did I get a notice for an unidentifiable material in my recycling tote?
8. Why can’t I put glass in my recycling tote?
9. Why can’t I put styrofoam in my recycling tote?

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1. Can I get a larger garbage tote?
2. Why wasn't my garbage collected?
3. How do I get bear-resistant hardware?
4. How can I reduce my household garbage?
5. Why don't I receive curbside garbage services from the CVRD?

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1. I'm not associated with a registered charity of not-for-profit. Can I still qualify for the tipping exemption?

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1. What is Asbestos?
2. When is Asbestos Dangerous?
3. Does my House have Asbestos?
4. Buying a House – Think about Asbestos
5. I’m about to Renovate - What should I do?
6. How much does a Hazardous Waste Assessment Cost?
7. How do I find a Pro to Manage Asbestos Safely?
8. Asbestos Disposal Facilities
9. More Things Worth Knowing…

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1. Can I opt out of the pick-up program?
2. Why wasn't my recycling/garbage collected?
3. I just moved. How do I get my recycling and garbage picked up?
4. Where can I get my recycling or garbage pick-up schedule?
5. What can I put in the blue recycling tote?
6. Why can't I put glass and film plastic in the blue recycling tote?
7. I just built a house. How do I get my recycling and garbage picked up?
8. How is the curbside pick-up program funded?

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1. Are open hearth fireplaces eligible for the program?
2. What are the program deadlines?
3. What rebate option is my appliance eligible for?

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1. What is zoning?
2. How do I read a zoning bylaw?
3. What is the Web Map and how do I use it?