FAQ

Business Issues



How do I open a business in the City of Stanton? I work from my home do I need a permit? Where is the tax assessor for Stanton? Where can I contact the state to see if a contractor is licensed? Which small claims court does Stanton use? What is the State Board of Equalization? How do I contact the Better Business Bureau?

Business License



What are the fees and process to obtain a business license? What is a business license?

Code Enforcement



Do I need a permit to build a fence/block wall on my property? Where can I find property zoning information? How do parking permits work on my street? What is a code violation? How do I file a Code Enforcement complaint? What is Code Enforcement? How does the Code Enforcement process work? How can a parking permit program be implemented on my street? How do I appeal a parking citation? What are the laws for towing or removing abandoned cars on private commercial property? How do I appeal a Code Enforcement violation? How do I schedule a building inspection?

Conditional Permit



What is a conditional use permit? What is the process to apply for a permit?

County and State Services



Where do I get a marriage license? Where can I get a copy of a birth certificate? Where is the County Recorder located?

General Questions



What company picks up my trash? What company provides Stanton with water? Do I need a permit to have a garage sale? What school districts do my children attend? Where do I pay my utilities? What cable company serves Stanton? Is the Police Department run by the city? What is the population of Stanton? What cities neighbor Stanton? What is the Stanton Municipal Code? Does the city process passports? How do I contact City Hall? Where is the Stanton Library located? Can I pay my fees with my credit card or Debit card? Where is the Stanton Post Office Located? Where is the nearest social security office? When are the City's customer service counters open? Where is the City's Human Resources Department? Where do I vote?

Housing



How can I apply for a Rebate? Does the City of Stanton have a First Time Homebuyer Program? Can the Rebate program remodel my kitchen? Who can apply for the City Rebate Programs? How do I know if I qualify for the program? Is there a waiting list for the Rebate Programs? I have a problem with my landlord, who do I talk to? How long do the programs run? How do I choose a Contractor?

Mayor, Council And Representatives



How can I contact City Council? Who is the Mayor? Who is on the City Council? How do I address the City Council? When and Where are City Council Meetings? When do the terms of City Council Members expire?

Neighborhood Problems



How do I contact Animal Control? Where do I report graffiti? Who do I call about bugs and bees on my property? Who picks up shopping carts?

Planning



How can I obtain the General Plan designation or Zoning of a property? How can I get information on the current zoning of a piece of property? Can I build an addition to my home? What areas of the city are considered Redevelopment zones? What is the process for building a fence or wall around my property and how high of a wall can I build? What are setbacks? How do I find out the setbacks required on my property? How can I find out what is planned for a specific piece of property? How do I obtain a Conditional Use Permit and what is the process? Can I use barbed wire around my industrial property? What is permanent signage? What are the uses and development standards allowed under the current zoning for a property? I want to change the signage for my business, what do I need to do? How can I request a change to the General Plan designation or Zoning of a property? What is the procedure for operating a business out of my home? What do I need to do for temporary signage for my business? Where is the Planning Division located and how can I talk to the Planning staff? When does the Planning Commission meet? How are the members of the Planning Commission selected? How can I comment on an item coming before the Planning Commission?

Public Works



Does the street sweeper come on my street today? Is Stanton in a Flood Zone? Where does my sewer line hook up from the street to my property? The tree roots are coming up from the sidewalk, whom do I call? Who should I call if my street is flooding? There is a pothole in my street, who do I call? What is Storm Water pollution? I want a stop sign installed on my street. What do I need to do? I want a traffic light installed on my street, what do I need to do? The fire hydrant is overflowing, whom do I call?

Law Enforcement



How do I obtain crime information for my neighborhood? I am going on vacation, is there a way to request extra patrol checks near my home while I am away? How do I contact my local law enforcement? How do I learn more about Stanton Police Services? How do I obtain a copy of a crime, incident or traffic report? How do I report a crime? Who can answer my question about drugs and gangs? How do I start a Neighborhood Watch in my community?