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1. A tree/power line is blocking the road. Who should I call?
2. A tree fell beside the road or on my property. Will the city cut it up and haul it away?
3. How do I get notified about emergencies and severe weather?
4. Tree limbs are threatening my power lines. Who should I call?

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1. Do you have/install smoke alarms?
2. Do you install/inspect child safety seats?
3. Who pays for your food while on duty?
4. Does the Fire Department fill swimming pools?
5. What hours do firefighters work?
6. Can I burn yard leaves, limbs, sticks, etc.?
7. Does the Fire Department inspect / clean chimneys?
8. Do firefighters help get cats out of trees?
9. Does the Fire Department charge for services?
10. Do firefighters sleep at the fire department?
11. Does the Fire Department respond to other calls other than fires?
12. How many Fire Stations are in the City?
13. Other than responding to calls, what else do firefighters do during their shifts?
14. Are the Fire Stations ever closed?
15. Why do Fire trucks show up when I called for an ambulance?
16. How do I apply to be a Firefighter at Lenoir Fire Department?
17. What are some of the benefits of being a firefighter with the the City of Lenoir?
18. Firefighters wear a lot of gear. How much does all that weigh?
19. Can women serve as Firefighters at the City of Lenoir Fire Department?

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1. When is my garbage collected?
2. My garbage wasn’t picked up. Who do I contact?
3. When is limb and brush pickup?
4. When is yard waste collection?
5. I don’t have a green cart for yard waste. Can I still bag my grass and clippings and put it in the garbage cart or leave it on the ground?
6. When is bulk pickup?
7. Will the city pick up my old washing machine and dryer?
8. What happened to Trash Bash?
9. I’m remodeling or doing some construction. Does the city provide dumpsters for construction debris?
10. Still have a question?
11. When is leaf collection?
12. Do you pickup Christmas Trees?
13. Where can I recycle?

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1. How do I properly place my garbage cart on collection day?
2. Can I place my cart right beside my mailbox?
3. How do I get additional garbage carts?
4. My street is really narrow and putting carts in the street might block traffic, or make it hard for cars to pass. Do I have to put my cart in the street?
5. What should I do with my old, green City of Lenoir garbage cart?
6. Can I put my house number on my cart?
7. The cart is too big and heavy for me to roll to the curb every week. What do I do?
8. I live in an apartment. Do all residents in an apartment get a cart?
9. Why do I have to pay for an extra cart? That’s not fair.
10. I have the same exact trash can as the new City garbage cart. It’s just a different color. Why do I have to rent one?
11. I take my garbage to the dump. Why do I have to pay the sanitation fee?
12. Why do I have to roll my cart back to my house within 24 hours? What if I’m out of town?
13. Still have a question?

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1. What are your hours?
2. What are your rental prices and availability?
3. When can I sign my child up for sports? What sports are offered?
4. When is pickleball? Is there an age requirement?
5. How much is a membership to the Lenoir Aquatic & Fitness Center?

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1. Who do I call for code enforcement?
2. Do I need a permit for an Accessory Structure (Garages, Pools, Storage buildings, etc.)?
3. Can I make improvements to my property if it's located in a Flood Zone?
4. Do I Need a Zoning Permit for Single-Family Residential Construction?
5. What is the difference between a manufactured home and a modular home? What can I place on my residential lot?
6. Does Lenoir allow multifamily developments?
7. What is a privilege license and when do I need one?
8. What is the process to open a billiard / pool hall?
9. Does the city allow alcohol sales and how do I get my Alcoholic Beverage Control permit?
10. Do I have to undergo a background check to practice massage therapy?
11. What is conditional zoning?
12. What is a conditional use permit?
13. How do I apply for a zoning variance?
14. How can I verify the address of my property or get assigned a new address?
15. What is the difference between a minor, family or exempt subdivision, and how can I get one recorded?
16. When is a subdivision considered "major" and what is the approval process?
17. Can I appeal a decision of the Planning Department?

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1. What can I do about nuisance dogs?
2. How can I find out the status of my case?
3. Where can I get copies of incident and crash reports?
4. How can I protect my vacant home or business after closing hours?
5. How can I protect my home while I am temporarily out of town?
6. How do I get a Special Events Permit?
7. Who should I contact if I feel that I have been wrongly issued a parking citation?
8. Where do I pay parking ticket fines?
9. What is the penalty if I fail to pay my parking ticket fines?
10. How do I file a citizens complaint against an officer?
11. If I don't have a concealed carry permit, where can I legally carry a weapon in my vehicle?
12. What qualifications are necessary in order to become a police officer?
13. What qualifications are necessary in order to become a telecommunicator?

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1. Why does my water smell like a swimming pool?
2. Do you recommend in-home water filters?
3. Will my tap water get muddy when it rains?
4. Why is my water sometimes cloudy?
5. Is my drinking water as safe as bottled water?