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Where do I report meter readings for my second water meter? |
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Who do I call to establish garbage service for my new home? |
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When is a building permit required? |
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How can I determine if a parcel is in the city limits of Hoover? |
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Is it really bad to 'top' trees? |
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My neighbors topped their Crapemyrtle. Should I top mine? |
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I noticed Hoover is a Tree City USA, Tree City. What's the scoop? |
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Where do I report meter readings for my second water meter? |
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If you are on Hoover sewer (Riverchase, Southlake, Inverness, Caldwell Crossings, Mill Springs) then your meter reading from the second meter that monitors your sprinkler system should be reported to Hoover Building Inspections. The fax number is 444-7650, the address is Hoover Sewer, 2020 Valleydale Rd., Ste. 103, Hoover, AL 35244. For additional information please call 444-7523.
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Who do I call to establish garbage service for my new home? |
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Newly constructed homes need to establish garbage service with our Garbage/Trash & Recycling Dept. with Darlene Pate at 444-7796. If your home was previously owned, you will need to contact us so we can establish service in your name and we can make sure you have both the trash and recycle bins.
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When is a building permit required? |
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Any repair, alteration or addition that has a value of $1,000 or more requires a building permit. Also, if the work is less than $1,000 in value, but an inspection is required, a building permit should be taken out. A permit should also be taken out for any electrical, plumbing or mechanical work.
Other projects that require a permit include fences, outdoor storage buildings, pools, decks, carports, etc. Permits are required prior to beginning work.
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How can I determine if a parcel is in the city limits of Hoover? |
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To locate property within the city limits of Hoover, you must provide the street address, parcel identification number or a specific location. If you wish to forward your inquiry, please e-mail the Zoning Assistant with the requested information.
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Is it really bad to 'top' trees? |
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There is a common misconception that topping a tree will "revive" it. This is simply not true and no one should be convinced to the contrary by anyone still trying to sell the so called "service" of topping. Without question, topping any species of tree (especially large, mature shade trees) is a harmful practice that almost always leads to structural defects and functional stress. Structural defects can lead to limb and branch failures that, on their own, can damage surrounding property. Severe enough limb and branch failures not properly addressed with pruning can lead to internal decay in trees which only worsens the tree's condition over time, both structurally and functionally. Functional stress can leave trees more susceptible to outside pathogens which can and often does lead to decline and/or mortality. In essence, there are no known benefits to "topping" trees but there are numerous, negative and often dangerous side-effects. Please read what the International Society of Arboriculture has to say about topping trees - CLICK HERE.
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My neighbors topped their Crapemyrtle. Should I top mine? |
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As mentioned in an earlier FAQ, topping is a harmful and potentially destructive practice with any species of tree. Some smaller ornamental trees like crapemyrtle can tolerate annual topping but the benefits of this practice are questionable at best. A reduction in size or maintenance of a specific size can often be achieved in crapemyrtle but flower production is not enhanced and winter form along with other aesthetic characteristics are completely altered. Crapemyrtle is a diverse tree and one that is produced by growers in every size, shape and color imagineable. If your yard space dictates a small crapemyrtle, you can buy and small crapemyrtle. And if you have a sizeable lawn then there's a large crapemyrtle out there with your name on it! Crapemyrtles that are properly planted in full sun, maintained as they should be and allowed to grow to their natural size tend to be some of the most beautiful, ornamental trees in the landscape. They are a total package tree with aesthetic as well as survivability qualities from top to bottom. It's unfortunate that so many people still miss out on all the wonderful characteristics this species has to offer when it's allowed to just be itself! For an interesting read on topping crapemyrtles, check out what the City of Huntsville has to say about "Crape Murder". Click here.
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I noticed Hoover is a Tree City USA, Tree City. What's the scoop? |
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Yes, Hoover is in its 11th consecutive years as a Tree City USA and we are extremely proud to have maintained this designation. Complete details regarding the National Arbor Day Foundation's Tree City USA program can be found here.
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