BICYCLE REGISTRATION
Bicycle registration is taken at City Hall. Complete information, including a description of bicycle, is required. This also registers the information with the Police Department in case of theft. There is no fee.

BUILDING REGULATIONS
Residents must obtain a permit from the Building Department located in City Hall before proceeding with any type of building repair or remodeling project. All contractors and subcontractors must be licensed and bonded with the City before permits can be processed. If in doubt whether a contractor is licensed, call the Collector’s Office at 788-2660 and inquire.

COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS
Before any homeowner can sell their home, the property must be inspected for compliance with all city ordinances. If violations do exist, this ordinance allows the seller adequate time to rectify any problems, therefore expediting the closing on the home.

COMMUTER PARKING PERMITS
Commuter parking permits for commuters using the train are sold as annual and quarterly permits on a first-come, first-served basis at City Hall. Parking areas are located along Windsor Avenue and Stanley Avenue from Ridgeland Avenue (LaVergne Station) to Harlem Avenue (Harlem Station).

CURFEW
No one under the age of 17 is allowed to be on the streets or in public places between 11:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights and 10:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights. Exceptions are provided for those persons out with a parent or legal guardian and those persons going to or from their place of employment.

DOG AND CAT REGULATIONS
Dog and cat owners should know that the City ordinance limits the number of pets (combination of cats and dogs) to three (3) per building or using the same premises. All dogs and cats must be licensed with the City at a fee of $5.00 per year, per pet, due in June. The license is obtainable at City Hall. You must furnish proof of an annual rabies shot with a vaccination receipt from your veterinarian.

FENCE REGULATIONS
Residents must obtain a permit before building a fence. The permit may be obtained from the Building Department located in City Hall. Residents should bring a sketch showing the layout and dimensions of the fence.

GARAGE SALES
A permit is required to have a house, garage, or yard sale. Permits can be obtained free of charge at City Hall. Sales are limited to one sale per address every twelve months running, two consecutive days, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Tenants must have written permission from their landlord in order to conduct a sale on the property.