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Where can I obtain a building permit? |
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Building permits or other development approvals
may be obtained from the Revenue Clerk
at City Hall, 118 N. E. Main Street.
Contact Jane Stout at 967-9526. |
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Where do I call to report a stray animal? |
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Animal Control operates under
our Public Works Dept. at 110
Woodside Park Drive, Simpsonville.
You may call 967-9531 to speak
with the Animal Control Officer on Monday through
Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
If it is a Holiday or weekend please call the
Simpsonville Police Department
at 967-9536 and they will be
happy to assist you with the problem.
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Where do I obtain a marriage license? |
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All marriage licenses must be obtained from
the Probate Court at County
Square on University Ridge in the City
of Greenville. We do have two notaries at City
Hall who can perform marriages once the license
has been obtained. The fee for this is $25
and must be paid in advance. |
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Where can I find information regarding
taxes on my home, business or automobile? |
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All taxes for the City of Simpsonville, regardless
if they are personal property taxes or real estate
taxes are handled by Greenville County. You should
contact the Greenville County RMC Office
at 467-7050. |
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What are the office hours for the Finance
Department? |
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The Finance Department is located in City Hall
at 118 N. E. Main Street.
The Finance Department is open Monday
- Friday from 8:00 a.m. until
5:00 p.m. |
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When are business licenses due? |
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Business license should be mailed by the end
of each calendar year. License renewals are due
on January 1st of each year with
an automatic extension to April 15th
of each year. There will be a penalty applied
for all business license renewals paid after April
15th. |
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When does City Council meet? |
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City Council holds Regular meetings
on the 2nd Tuesday of each month
at City Hall beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Workshop meetings are
held the 4th Tuesday of each
month beginning at 6:30 p.m. |
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When does the Planning Commission and
Board of Zoning Appeals meet? |
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The Planning Commission regularly
meets the 1st Tuesday of each
month at City Hall, beginning at 7:00
p.m. The Board of Zoning Appeals
regularly meets the 2nd Thursday
of each month, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
If you have questions regarding a specific hearing
you should call Al Spain at City
Hall at 967-9526. |
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How can I be placed on the agenda to
present an issue or concern to council at a meeting? |
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Any person wishing to be placed on the Agenda
should contact the City Clerk,
Pam Bodkins, at City Hall, 967-9526
by noon on the Tuesday prior to a scheduled meeting
in which you wish to address council. If you miss
that deadline you may sign up the evening of the
Council meeting prior to 6:20 p.m. Sign up sheets
are picked up promptly at 6:20 p.m. |
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Can I burn trash in my yard? |
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Not inside the City limits. There is a City
Ordinance against any trash or yard waste
burning inside the City limits of Simpsonville. |
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Can I bring my children to see the
fire trucks and/or police cars? |
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Yes. Both our Police Department
and Fire Department welcome any
and all visitors to the stations. Please call
the appropriate department to schedule a visit.
The Police Department can be
reached at 967-9536 and the Fire
Department can be reached at 967-9545. |
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Will you send a fireman and a truck
to my school for a demonstration? |
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Yes. If your school is within the fire district
of Simpsonville the Fire Department
will be more than happy to schedule a time to
come out to your school. Contact them at 967-9545. |
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Do police officers visit the schools? |
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Yes. The Police Department
has an ongoing program called "Books
and Badges" where police officers
come in and read and interact with a class. The
Police Department will also put on other presentations
and special programs upon request. Please contact
Community Patrol at 967-2133
to request any additional information or to have
an officer come to your school. |
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Do you answer fire calls outside of
the City Limits? |
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Yes, but only within the fire district unless
requested by a neighboring district to give aid. |
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Where is the Police Department located? |
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The Police Department is located at 405
E. Curtis Street in Simpsonville. |
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Where is City Hall? |
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City Hall is located at 118 N. E. Main
St. Within City Hall you will find the
Finance Department, Human
Resources, City Administrator,
Building Inspectors, and Council
Chambers. |
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What days are City Hall open to the
public? |
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Normal Operating hours are: Monday
- Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day,
Good Friday, memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor
Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day
after, Christ-
mas Eve for 1/2 a day, Christmas Day and the first
working day after Christmas Day.
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