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1. Does the city keep a copy of my house plans?

If your home was constructed before 2010 the city will not have a copy of your house plans. Do to our records retention we would have only kept the copies for a few years then destroyed them. It now our policy to make the building permits a permanent record which means the building permit and house plans will not be destroyed but will instead be kept for historical record. If your home was constructed before 2010 you could check with your local title company, it is possible they have records of your home.

2. Will the city help me locate my water and sewer lines?

The city mark the location of the water and sewer mains as well as where your line ties into the cities main, however we will not have any records of where your water and sewer lines are once they are on your side of the property line.

3. I have heard that I am suppose to "Call Before You Dig", why is that and who do I call?

Homeowners often make risky assumptions about whether or not they should get their utility lines marked, but every digging job requires a call – even small projects like planting trees and shrubs. Before you dig call 811.