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Frequently Asked Questions
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Construction FAQ's
Development FAQ's
- What is required to obtain Engineering approval of a grading permit? Engineering has approved site plan and drainage report. What else is required to obtain my grading permit?
- What else is required to obtain Engineering's approval for a grading permit? Engineering has approved the site plan and drainage report for my site larger than 5 acres.
- What is required to obtain Engineering Division approval of my building permit after a grading permit has been issued?
- What does the Engineering Division require for a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy?
- When can I submit a Final Plat to the Technical Plat Committee?
- What do I need to do to get a Final Plat signed?
- Who should I call prior to placing concrete within the right-of-way for a sidewalk or driveway ?
- When do I need a professional engineer to design a retaining wall?
- What are the revegetation requirements at Final Plat or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Occupancy?
- What is required if I am building a single family home in the Hillside/Hilltop Overlay District?
- When is a grading permit needed?
- What is the cost for a Water or Sewer tap?
- How much does a Grading/Tree Preservation Application cost?
- How much does a Sidewalk, Driveway & Curb Cut Application cost?
- What are the requirements for constructing a driveway approach?
- What is the right-of-way distance on my property? Isn’t the right-of-way 10 feet on all streets?
- What is the green space width between the curb and sidewalk for the City of Fayetteville?
Fees FAQ's
Floodplain FAQ's
- Is my property in the floodplain? Or is the property I'm considering purchasing in the floodplain?
- What does my flood zone mean?
- What is the Base Flood Elevation (BFE)?
- How do I determine the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) at a specific site?
- What is the effective Flood Insurance Rate Map(FIRM) for Fayetteville?
- What is Fayetteville’s NFIP Community Number?
- How do I remove my house from the floodplain?
- What is a Letter of Map Amendment?
- Does the City provide elevation Certificates?
- What is meant by Pre-FIRM and Post-FIRM?
Grading/Building Permit FAQ's
- What is required to obtain Engineering approval of a grading permit? Engineering has approved site plan and drainage report. What else is required to obtain my grading permit?
- What else is required to obtain Engineering's approval for a grading permit? Engineering has approved the site plan and drainage report for my site larger than 5 acres.
- What is required to obtain Engineering Division approval of my building permit after a grading permit has been issued?
- What does the Engineering Division require for a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy?
- Who should I call prior to placing concrete within the right-of-way for a sidewalk or driveway ?
- When do I need a professional engineer to design a retaining wall?
- When is a grading permit needed?
Land Acquistion/Right Of Way FAQ's
- I want to buy a piece of City-owned property OR I want to sell property to the City (not part of an acquisition project). Who do I contact?
- How do I get an easement, alley or street vacated? I need to ask about a lot split, lot line adjustment, large-scale development, or subdivision plat? I have a question regarding an annexation?
- I have an easement on my property, what am I allowed to do in that area?
- What is the width of the street right-of-way on my property?
- Where is the location of the water and/or sewer lines on my property?
Public Improvement Projects FAQ's
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Sidewalk & Driveway FAQ's
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