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Examples of residential items that require permits:* Water heater replacement* Re-Roof* Interior remodels* Window replacements* Patio covers* Second Story Decks* Balconies
Examples of commercial items that require permits:* Moveable cases more than 6' in height* Shelving units/gondolas more than 6' in height* Additions of walls* Removal of bearing walls or non-bearing demising walls between two or more spaces* Changes made to the electrical, plumbing or mechanical systems* Change in occupancy
Exemption from the permit requirements of this Code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of other laws or ordinances.
Freestanding walls and/or fences six (6) feet or less does not require permits. In the required front yard setback area walls/fences over four (4) feet will require a variance and building permit. Retaining walls may require a building permit. Over-height walls will require variances and building permits.
California Building Code 2010 Edition, Volumes 1, 2 including Appendix Chapters "C", "F", "H", "I", & "J"California Electrical Code 2010 EditionCalifornia Mechanical Code 2010 EditionCalifornia Plumbing Code 2010 Edition
Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the above-exempted items.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this Code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of other laws or ordinances. View & print this information
Champion Newspapers will file the Fictitious Business Name with the County Recorder and publish your Fictitious Business Name statement. To contact the Champion Newspaper, call (909) 628-5501, Ext. 11. San Bernardino Recorder-Clerk Website
Viewing From Your City Computer: Once logged onto your work computer for the day you will see an employee blog icon on your desktop, double click and you will be automatically logged into the blog.
Viewing from Home or Outside Computer: When logging into the blog from home or an outside computer, employees must enter through the employee intranet using their website login. Once in the intranet you must use your email address or username followed by the @chinohills.org to access the blog. Your password will be the same as your computer login at work.
Problems Logging InIf you are having problems logging into the Employee Blog, please submit a "Help Desk Ticket". IT will address your issue from there. Employee Blog
Other employees do not receive compensation for Jury Duty absences. Employees that need a letter documenting that they will not be paid should contact Human Resources on Ext. 2630.
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If certain criteria are met, pools can be drained into the street gutter or storm drain. The water needs to be dechlorinated. Use a home pool test kit to confirm that chlorine residual levels do not exceed 0.1 ppm and that the pH level is between 6.5 and 8.5.
Pool drainage water can be used to irrigate hearty plants, to saturate dry ground, or to soak down rocked or mulched areas. Be sure to regulate the rate of discharge so that it does not cause problems such as erosion, flooding, or overburden the downstream drainage facility.
For further information contact the City’s NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) at (909) 364-2722.
Additionally, the County of San Bernardino maintains a 24-hour toll free water pollution reporting hotline at (800) CLEANUP.
To report serious spill emergencies, call 911.
Children 14 to 17 yrs. old:Your child must appear in person. Parental consent may be requested.
After one year of the issuance date you must submit a DS-82, Application for Passport by Mail, your current passport, certified documentation of your name change, two recent passport photos and pay all applicable fees.
For example, the combined square footage of an existing 900-square foot home and an existing 400-square foot detached garage is 1300-square feet; therefore, an addition of 650-square feet or more would require a design review. Link to the Custom Home Design Review Application
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Flocked Trees - Unfortunately, flocked trees cannot be recycled. To dispose of a flocked tree, please cut-it-up and place it inside your "trash" container or contact Chino Hills Disposal at (866) 238-2444 to schedule a free bulky item collection.
Chino Hills Recycles was designed with you in mind and requires very little effort. The program uses three 100-gallon containers: Gray for recyclables, Black for yard waste, and Green for trash. Trash Sorting Guide
1. Pay online at www.chinohills.org
2. Set up automatic charge to your Visa or Mastercard at www.chinohills.org
3. Use your checking account to automatically deduct the amount of your bill on the due date. Call 909-364-2660 to request a form to be mailed to you.
4. Mail in a check or money order with your bill stub
5. Mail in your bill stub with a Visa or Mastercard number written on the back
6. Call in your payment using a Visa or Mastercard to our Utility Billing Office @ 909-364-2660.
7. Pay in person at the finance counter on the second floor of City Hall: 14000 City Center Dr.Chino Hills, CA 91709 Auto Pay Form
To establish an account you will need: 1. The service address (property address and unit # if applicable)2. Name3. Phone number & secondary phone number (if available)4. Driver’s License number5. Social Security number
* A deposit of $125 or greater depending on residence. All deposits are retained by the City of Chino Hills until the account is closed. The deposit amount is then applied as a credit toward the final bill. Any credit amount remaining will be refunded to the resident in the form of a check, regardless of the payment type initially used to pay the deposit fee.
*A $15.00 non-refundable application fee
Payment and account information must be received before service is established.
All new services or cancelations take one business day to be processed. The City of Chino Hills does not conduct business on Saturdays, Sundays, and major holidays.
*NOTE: Fees may be paid in person with cash or check, or over the phone with a Visa or Mastercard.
**Please Note: If you receive an error, or are unable to see the DISABLE option, you need to call Utility Billing @ 909-364-2660 and request your pending payment to be removed. Once this has been completed, the DISABLE option will become available. Proceed to follow the instructions above.
Water: There is a water service charge for being connected to the City water lines, regardless of whether water is used throughout the billing cycle or not. When water is used, consumption is billed per CCF (hundred cubic foot), in addition to the connection charge.
Trash: Service charges vary depending on the amount of cans on the property. The charge is billed monthly whether or not the resident places cans for pick-up during the billing cycle. This is in accordance to the Chino Hills Municipal Code #13.20.050.
Sewer: A flat-rate service charge will be added to each account that is connected to the City sewer lines. Charges are based on the elevation of the home, depending on gravity flow, or pumped flow.
NOTE: Only the person(s) named on the account have authorization to close service, and it takes at least one business day to disconnect.
"In order to protect the public health, safety, and well-being, and to prevent the spread of vectors, the owner, occupant, or other person responsible for the day-to-day operations of every property in the City shall make arrangements with a contractor franchised or licensed by the City for the collection of solid waste, recyclables, or compostables as set forth in this chapter."
Usually when water looks dirty or has a funny color, it’s because of changes in the way that the water delivery system is being operated. When the direction that water flows in the pipe is changed—for maintenance work on a water main, when a fire hydrant is broken in a car accident, or there is a break in a water main— materials at the bottom of the pipes get stirred up. Often, the water only looks dirty for a short time. You should not drink it until it looks clear. One way to speed the dirty water out of your own pipes is to run all of your faucets for a few minutes. If the water is still not clear, then do the same thing again every half hour or so. The problem should go away within two to four hours. If it does not, call the Water Quality Technician at (909) 364-2808.
TIPS FOR GETTING RID OF FUNNY SMELLSSince some smells in tap water may be due to problems with your sink drain or water heater, there may be things you can do. To find out if the smell is coming from your sink drain or water heater, rather than the water itself, answer the following questions:* Does the smell come from only some of your faucets? * Does the smell go away after running the water for a few minutes?If the answer is no — the smell comes from all the faucets and it does not go away in a few minutes, then the problem is likely in the water. To be sure, take a clean glass and go to the hose bib at the front of your property. Make sure to disconnect any hoses before running the water. Open it to its fullest, and run it for a few minutes. After that, fill the glass straight from the tap and smell it. If the water is better at the front faucet than at the faucets inside your property, you should flush your plumbing system by running all the faucets for a few minutes. If the odor is really strong and does not go away, contact the Water Quality Technician at (909) 364-2808.