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1. Why do I need a permit?
2. Do I need a permit to work on my home?
3. How do I apply for a permit?
4. How much does a permit cost?
5. How do I schedule an inspection for my permit?
6. How do I know if my contractor is licensed?
7. What are the current Michigan codes the City of Walker uses?

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1. Does the City of Walker have a rental registration program?
2. I have mold in my bathroom and on my windows, is this a violation?
3. Who is responsible for overhanging or fallen vegetation?
4. Can a neighbor blow snow, leaves, etc. onto my property?

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1. My child didn’t start hockey at a young age, at what age is it too late to begin?
2. What’s included in the cost?
3. Does my child have to start in Learn to Play Hockey or can he start with Cross Ice?
4. I want my child to play year-round, why doesn’t Cross Ice continue through the summer?
5. What are the next stages after Cross Ice?
6. Why don’t players in this group play full ice hockey? Doesn’t this hold back their development?
7. Why should I choose Walker Ice and Fitness for my child’s hockey development?
8. Who should I reach out to with questions?

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1. When does the city remove snow?
2. Why do residential areas get plowed last?
3. How much equipment is plowing at one time?
4. What does all this cost?
5. How much salt does the City use?
6. What about snow removal?
7. Who do I call if I have a problem with snow removal?
8. How do I report a pothole?
9. Is sidewalk repair in a subdivision the City's or resident's responsibility?

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1. How do I rent a community room?
2. Where can I purchase a green reflective address sign for my mailbox post?
3. Where and when can I get my child's car seat installed / inspected?
4. What are the rules for burning leaves and brush in the City of Walker?
5. Is there a charge for the Fire Department to put out a fire at my house?
6. If I build a new home, can I burn the scrap wood and other building materials?
7. Can I burn my household trash?
8. Does the Walker Fire Department fill swimming pools?

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1. Am I a Walker resident subject to the tax?
2. Who needs to file a Walker Resident income tax return?
3. Who needs to file a Walker Non-Resident income tax return?
4. My employer is not located in Walker and will not withhold Walker income tax. What do I need to do to avoid penalty and interest?
5. I only lived in Walker for part of the year--how do I file?
6. I am having trouble preparing my Walker return. How do I get help?
7. My mailing address is Grand Rapids. How do I know if I live in Walker?
8. I can’t pay my Walker income tax on time. What interest rate do you charge?
9. I received a distribution from a pension plan and/or an IRA that was reported to me on Form 1099-R. How do I know if it is taxable?
10. How do I obtain a Walker withholding booklet?
11. What are the withholding rates?
12. I made a deductible IRA contribution for federal purposes. How do I calculate my Walker IRA deduction?
13. What mailing address should I send my completed Walker income tax return to?
14. I am a non-resident who worked for a Walker employer in 2021 and/or 2022. Does remote work have an impact on my 2021 and/or 2022 Walker tax return?

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1. When and where must I report for juror service?
2. Will I be given any other confirmation before the day of jury duty?
3. Who should I notify if I cannot appear for jury service?
4. If I have a problem concerning my jury service, will I be given an opportunity to discuss it with the judge?
5. How long will the trial last?
6. Can I be summoned for jury duty again after this service?
7. What happens if there is an emergency while I am serving on the jury?
8. What do I do if I am not feeling well or if I have some personal problem while serving on the jury?
9. What is the likelihood that I will actually be selected to the jury?
10. How was I chosen for juror service?
11. Are many people excused from serving on a jury?
12. Before I am selected for a jury, will I be asked questions? And why?

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1. What if I sign my kid up for the wrong program?
2. My Child is 5 and I don't know whether to put her in Snow Plow or Learn to Skate, what should I do?
3. My son's going into one of the programs and I'm worried about him being on the ice without me. Can I go out with him?
4. Is there any way I can help out or get involved?
5. What should my child wear for Snow Plow or Learn to Skate?
6. What should my child wear for Learn to Play Hockey?

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1. When does the Planning Commission hold its meetings?
2. When are the application deadlines for consideration of a request by the Planning Commission?
3. Will I be notified when somebody is proposing to develop property next to mine?
4. I received a green postcard / public hearing notice - how can I view the project plans?
5. What is the zoning of my property?
6. What is the Master Plan?
7. What is the difference between the Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance?

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1. When can I register my child for rec soccer?
2. Can I register multiple kids at once?
3. Why can’t my 6-year-old and 9-year-old play on the same team?
4. What equipment do we need?
5. How can I input into what night practices take place?
6. How can I help?
7. How do I find out about my child’s practice schedule?
8. How can I find more information about soccer and the program?
9. Why don’t we have standings for the teams?

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1. I received a green postcard / public hearing notice - how can I find out about the appeal?
2. Is my land use permitted?
3. Can I operate a business from my home?
4. I want to build an outbuilding (garage, pole barn, etc) what are the rules?
5. Can I construct a fence on my property?
6. Can I have backyard chickens?
7. What is a zoning permit, and do I need one?
8. What is a zoning verification letter, and how do I obtain one?