1. I want to build a deck on my property. What do I need to do?

2. What is my IPES Score, and what does it mean?

3. What permits have been issued on my property?

4. When will my permit be issued?

5. How can I get a permit for my existing, unauthorized buoy?

6. If applicable, what are the detailed steps the public must go through for a particular process (i.e. applying for a permit)?

7. How much are mitigation fees and how are they used?

8. What does it cost to submit a project application to TRPA?

9. What are Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and how do they affect my Project?

10. How can I contact a TRPA Planner for more information?

1. Do I need a Pre-Grade meeting prior to commencement of construction?

2. Who do I call to perform the inspection?

3. How do I prepare for the inspection?

4. When do I call for a final security return inspection?

5. What are the vegetation requirements for the return of the security?

6. What is the grading season and what are the exceptions?

7. If I see an activity that concerns me, who do I contact?

8. What is the penalty for violations of the Regional Plan/Code of Ordinances?

9. How do I know if I should call TRPA or an MOU Partner (local jurisdictions)?

10. Can I request inspections over the Internet?

11. How do I get a permit to remove trees?

12. In what circumstances do I NOT need a tree removal permit?

13. Do I have to pay the security return inspection fee prior to being put on the list?

14. What happens if I don’t pass my final inspection?

15. Winterization Questions.

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1. Which boat engines are still allowed on Tahoe Region Lakes?

2. Why were these restrictions put into effect?

3. Are small (ten horsepower or less) two – stroke engines allowable on sailboats or small vessels?

4. Are there other lakes in the Tahoe Basin that have boat engine regulations?

5. How can I determine if my two – stroke outboard engine is compliant?

6. How can I determine if my personal watercraft (PWC) is Tahoe legal?

7. Does the TRPA enforce any other regulations pertaining to boating on Lake Tahoe?

8. Why was a no – wake zone regulation established?

9. What else can I do to limit the environmental impacts of boating?

10. Can I drain my gray or black water holding tanks into Lake Tahoe?