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So we have the most up-to-date information. Also, if you were set-up as a renter before and we collected a $75 deposit, we can apply it to your account if you are buying.
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By City Ordinance, vehicles are not supposed to be left on City Streets more than 48 hours. By keeping your vehicle off helps speed up snow removal.All FAQs (on Home page)
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Summer Hours: May 1st- Oct. 31st
Winter Hours: Nov. 1st - April 30th
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- Water base charges (everybody in Beach with water on at the street is charged): $19.85 plus $8.22 per 1,000 gallons used (this is determined by the water meter-see more info. about how your water is read in other FAQs).
- Sewer base charge (this is charged to every account in the City of Beach): $17.00 plus $.90 per 1,000 gallons used (this is based on average water usage).
- Garbage charge varies from Residential: $17.00 to Commercial: $45 - $237.55.
- Garbage SC charge (which is a garbage surcharge that is charged to every account to help with landfill labor costs) varies from Residential: $.50 to Commercial: $1.10 - $29.34.
- Example with 4,000 gallons used in a Residential lot: $19.85 + ($8.22 X 4.0) = $52.73 plus $17.00 + ($.90 X 4.0) = $20.60 plus $17.00 plus $.50 = $90.83
* Note: the example above is for 2025.
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This is only possible if you have an account at First State Bank of Golva.
The online web portal is not set up for this service. Your device may save your credit card information, but are not able to do this at this time.
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Water meters are read by radio frequency with an antenna on the south water tower. This way a city employee does not have to come into your house every month. The frequency isn't very different then your cell phone.
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Yes. To be able to have water service turned on, sewer services need to be available also. We also include garbage on the water bills we send out.All FAQs (on Home page)
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All companies selling products or services door-to-door are classified as a "Transient Merchant" (ex. selling vacuum cleaners, security systems, tree services, & etc.), and all transient merchants must register with the City. If you are not sure who is a transient merchant please call City Hall for more information 872-4103.
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Yes! You may have your pet licensed at City Hall-this is different than a rabies vaccination tag. You will need to bring a copy of your pets' rabies vaccination record. The City offers Free pet licensing usually the first week of April or whenever City Government week is scheduled.Ordinance 13.0105 STRAYS: It shall be unlawful to permit any animals to run at large in the city; any such animal running at large in any public place in the city can be impounded.Also, see Ordinance Book in Helpful Links on the bottom of any page.All FAQs (on Home page)
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Yes & no. Fowl is not permitted in city limits unless (always) kept within an enclosure. These fowl cannot become a nuisance (noise or odor-wize) to any persons within their vicinity. See Ordinance 13.0201 NO CHICKEN OR POULTRY WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS. Also, check out Ordinance Book in Helpful Links at the bottom of any page.All FAQs (on Home page)
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The height restriction of a fence, street side is 4 ft. Height restriction for Residential is 6.5 ft. See Ordinance 383 for more information. Also, stop by City Hall to have your to see how big your lot is. Unfortunately, Beach does not have a licensed surveyor on staff. The City is not liable for a dispute about lot lines.
The Zoning Administrator asks that you either stop at City Hall for a Building Permit Application or print an application from this site (see Applications on Home page). There is no fee for a fence.
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During the summer property owners are responsible for keeping their lots mowed. See Ordinance Chapter 12, Section 1 for more information. During the winter months property owners are responsible for keeping sidewalks clear of snow & ice. See Ordinance 3.0208.All FAQs (on Home page)
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The height restriction of a fence, street side is 4 ft. Height restriction for Residential is 6.5 ft. See Ordinance 383 for more information.Also, stop by City Hall to have your to see how big your lot is. Unfortunately, Beach does not have a licensed surveyor on staff. The City is not liable for a dispute about lot lines.
The Zoning Administrator asks that you either stop at City Hall for a Building Permit Application or print an application from this site (see Applications on Home page). There is no fee for a fence.
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All companies selling products or services door-to-door are classified as a "Transient Merchant" (ex. selling vacuum cleaners, security systems, tree services, & etc.), and all transient merchants must register with the City. If you are not sure who is a transient merchant please call City Hall for more information 872-4103.
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- Water base charges (everybody in Beach with water on at the street is charged): $19.85 plus $8.22 per 1,000 gallons used (this is determined by the water meter-see more info. about how your water is read in other FAQs).
- Sewer base charge (this is charged to every account in the City of Beach): $17.00 plus $.90 per 1,000 gallons used (this is based on average water usage).
- Garbage charge varies from Residential: $17.00 to Commercial: $45 - $237.55.
- Garbage SC charge (which is a garbage surcharge that is charged to every account to help with landfill labor costs) varies from Residential: $.50 to Commercial: $1.10 - $29.34.
- Example with 4,000 gallons used in a Residential lot: $19.85 + ($8.22 X 4.0) = $52.73 plus $17.00 + ($.90 X 4.0) = $20.60 plus $17.00 plus $.50 = $90.83
* Note: the example above is for 2025.
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Summer Hours: May 1st- Oct. 31st
Winter Hours: Nov. 1st - April 30th
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During the summer property owners are responsible for keeping their lots mowed. See Ordinance Chapter 12, Section 1 for more information.
During the winter months property owners are responsible for keeping sidewalks clear of snow & ice. See Ordinance 3.0208.