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1. What does not require a permit?
2. How do I apply for a building permit?
3. How do I pay for a permit?
4. Who can apply for a building permit?
5. Can I extend a building permit?
6. How long is a building permit valid?
7. What is the turnaround time after I submit a building permit application?
8. How do I get a driveway permit?
9. How do I schedule an inspection?
10. When will the building inspection be set?
11. Can I find out when during the day my building inspection will be done?
12. What codes are we using?
13. What is the wind speed design criteria in Sumter County?

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1. Did you find a domestic animal baby?

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1. Can I remain anonymous when filing a complaint?
2. Who is a code complaint filed against?
3. Who do I contact about septic problems?
4. How can I check on the status of my Code Enforcement complaint?
5. How do I file a noise complaint?
6. What constitutes an inoperable vehicle?
7. Can I live in an RV?
8. What happens at a code enforcement hearing?
9. What is a Special Master?
10. What happens if the violation is not resolved?

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1. Building Contractor
2. Carpentry Contractor
3. Class A Air-Conditioning Contractor
4. Class B Air-Conditioning Contractor
5. Commercial Pool/Spa Contractor
6. Concrete/Masonry Contractor
7. Concrete Placing and Finishing Contractor
8. Dry Wall Contractor
9. Electrical Contractor
10. General Contractor
11. Insulation Contractor
12. Masonry Contractor
13. Mechanical Contractor
14. Plumbing Contractor
15. Residential Contractor
16. Residential Pool/Spa Contractor
17. Roofing Contractor
18. Sheet Metal Contractor
19. Specialty Contractor
20. Specialty Structure Contractor
21. Stucco, Lath and Plastering Contractor

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1. How do I become a contractor in your county?
2. Can I be my own contractor?
3. Do I need a business license?

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1. What is a Registered CPR Responder?
2. How do I become a Registered CPR Responder?
3. How much does the PulsePoint application cost for my smartphone?
4. As a Sumter County citizen, how much do I pay for PulsePoint?
5. How do I learn more about the PulsePoint Responder Program?
6. Where are the PulsePoint orientation classes held?
7. What do I do if I stop receiving notifications on my device?
8. What are some common reasons why I’m not getting PulsePoint notifications?
9. What is the PulsePoint AED Registry?
10. Who owns the AEDs and what support will be provided by Sumter County?

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1. What if I have a compliment or a complaint regarding Sumter County Fire & EMS?
2. Why does a fire truck come to my house when I call for an ambulance?
3. Why did I get transferred to a nurse when I called for an ambulance?
4. Where do I get a copy of my report?
5. Why do Sumter County Fire & EMS Ambulances look like AMR Ambulances?
6. Do I get to choose which hospital I am transported to?
7. What are the Charges for an Emergency Transport to a Hospital by a Sumter County Fire & EMS Ambulance?
8. Who do I Contact If I Need a Copy of a Medical Transport Bill or if I have a Concern About an Invoice or transport bill?

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1. Why can I no longer see a spray schedule online? Do you have a set schedule for spraying mosquitoes?
2. How does the service request work?
3. How many phone calls do you need to spray in my area?
4. Do you provide public education about mosquitoes?
5. How many types of mosquitoes are there?
6. Do all mosquitoes bite?
7. Where are all the mosquitoes coming from?
8. Can bites from mosquitoes make me sick?
9. Are the products that you use safe?
10. Does mosquito control harm bees, other pollinators, animals, or organic gardens?
11. Can I request not to be sprayed?

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1. Where do I go if I am unable to find the ROW map using the County's guidance, now what?

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1. Who do I call for zoning information?
2. Where can I find a copy of the zoning code?
3. Are mobile homes allowed?
4. What is a Class B mobile home/What is a Class A mobile home?
5. Is my property/house in a regulated flood zone?
6. Do I need flood insurance?
7. Does the County have an Elevation Certificate for my property?
8. Agriculture - Is my property agriculturally zoned?
9. Agriculture - Is my property agriculturally exempt?
10. Agriculture - How do I get an agricultural exemption building application?
11. Agriculture - Can I have farm animals on this parcel?
12. Agriculture - How many livestock may I have on this parcel?
13. Agriculture - How many chickens may I have on this parcel?
14. Agriculture - Can I have both livestock and chickens on this parcel?
15. How do I get an address?
16. Can I change my address?
17. What is an easement?
18. Who maintains my easement?
19. Planning Permits - How far from the property line does my fence have to be?
20. Planning Permits - Do I need a permit to clear my land or remove a tree?
21. Planning Permits - Can I build a storage building on a vacant parcel?
22. Planning Permits - Can I use a shipping container for storage?
23. Planning Permits - Where can I find zoning applications online?
24. Planning Permits - How do I submit a site development application?
25. Planning Permits - Do I need an event/festival permit?
26. Are there deed restrictions/covenants in my development; what do they say and where can I get a copy?
27. Does the County enforce deed restrictions?
28. Do I need The Villages Architectural Review (ARC) approval before applying for a permit?
29. Can I stay on my property in an RV?
30. Can I camp on my vacant property?
31. Do I need a Business Tax/Occupational License?
32. Is there a County permit I need to apply for to do short-term rentals on my property located in unincorporated Sumter County?
33. Does Sumter County have impact fees?