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My neighbor's backyard is full of weeds. Are the weeds a fire hazard?
What can I burn in my fireplace?
I have three cars but can only park two in my garage. To keep my third car clean, I bought a tent canopy that sits on poles in front of my garage. My neighbor tells me these are not allowed. Is he right?
Is it legal to convert my garage to living space?
In an apartment or rental house, who is responsible for providing smoke detectors?
A resident asks "Can an individual property owner paint the curb red when there is no fire hydrant or bus stop there? I think that is what happened on Saratoga Avenue."
My neighbor has a lot of cars in his driveway and on the street. He always seems to be working on them. I hate the way it makes the neighborhood look, and sometimes he parks them in front of my house. Can the City do something?
I have some relatives visiting from the Midwest this summer. Can they stay in their RV in front of our house?
My neighbor has a boat parked in his driveway. Can he do that?
My neighbor leaves his garbage cart in front of his house, sometimes at the curb or in the gutter, for days after our curbside collection day. It doesn't look very nice. Is this allowed?
During the Clean-Up Campaign, I don't have much to put out, so I let my friends, who live in another city, bring their yard waste and items to put in front of my house. That's OK, isn't it?
In Santa Clara, can people smoke in bars or restaurants?
Can I dispose of my old TV or computer monitor in the trash or during the Annual Clean-Up Campaign?
Every weekend a bunch of signs get posted at the corner of my street. Some of the signs are for open houses and others are for garage sales. Are these signs legal?
Recently, I have been awakened early in the morning by the sound of construction work at a neighboring property. Is there a law restricting noisy work?
I believe that someone is using the office next door to my business as a residence. Is it legal for someone to live in a commercial space?
If I park my car in a red zone on private property, can I receive a parking ticket?
I'm thinking of opening a business in Santa Clara. Do I need a business license?
My neighbors park their boat on the street and on their front lawn. Is this legal?

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