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  2. Services

    1. Burlington Connected
    2. Fix it / Report it / Request it
    3. Make a Payment
    4. Water & Sewer
    5. Garbage / Recycling / Yard Waste
    6. Inspections & Permits
    7. Code Enforcement
    8. Apply for a Permit - Burlington Smart
    9. Streets / Sidewalks / Transit
    10. Communications / Notifications / Outreach
    11. Frequently Called Numbers
    12. Animal Services
      1. PETS at Animal Services
      2. Admissions & Rehoming a Pet
      3. Community Cats
      4. Pet Help Resources
      5. Field Services
      6. More
    13. Fire
    14. Police
    15. Link Transit
    16. Housing & Rental Assistance
    17. Cemeteries
    18. Rideshare
    19. Libraries
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  3. Government

    1. Hours / Locations
    2. Departments
      1. Administration
        1. City Manager
        2. City Attorney
        3. City Clerk's Office
          1. Public Notices
        4. Community Engagement
          1. Communications and Publications
          2. Public Record Requests
          3. Commemorative Document Requests
          4. Social Media Comments Policy
          5. Belong In Burlington Events
          6. Burlington In Motion
          7. Mobile Applications
          8. Belong in Burlington Newsletter Sign-up
      2. Animal Services
        1. PETS at Animal Services
          1. Pets at Animal Services
          2. Pets Available in the Community
          3. Foster A Pet
            1. Foster Volunteer Application
            2. Foster Appointment Scheduler
            3. Foster Report Card
            4. Dog Day Out Adventures
          4. Schedule A Visit! 
          5. Lost & Found Pets
        2. Admissions & Rehoming a Pet
          1. BAS Pet Admission Appointments
        3. Community Cats
        4. Pet Help Resources
        5. Field Services
          1. Tethering Restrictions
          2. Rabies
          3. Wildlife
          4. Dangerous/Potentially Dangerous Dogs- In the City of Burlington
        6. More
          1. Dog Day Out
          2. Donate- It Feels Good to Give!
          3. Reports
          4. Volunteer
            1. Community Service
            2. Dog Day Out
            3. Hikes with Hounds
      3. Economic Development
      4. Engineering
        1. Land Development
          1. Erosion and Sediment Control
          2. Storm Drainage
          3. Wetlands
          4. Water and Sewer
          5. Street Construction
          6. Driveways
        2. Storm Drainage
        3. Transportation
        4. Water and Sewer
          1. Line Extensions
          2. Tap Connections
          3. System Development Fees
        5. Specifications and Details
          1. Water and Sewer Details
          2. Storm Drainage Details
          3. Street, Sidewalk, and Driveway Detail
          4. Erosion and Sedimentation Details
        6. Permits & Fees
        7. Contracting Opportunities
      5. Finance / Risk Management
        1. Accounting/Risk Management
        2. Customer Service and Collections
        3. Budgets and Financial Reports
        4. Purchasing
        5. Tax Division
        6. Water & Sewer Billing
          1. Water Meter Replacement
      6. Fire
        1. Emergency Response Division
          1. After a Fire
          2. Fire Stations
          3. Organization Chart
          4. BFD Photos
        2. Fire Prevention Division and Information
          1. Address Signs For Sale
          2. Carbon Monoxide
          3. Community Fire Academy
          4. Child Seat Safety
          5. Permits and Fees
          6. Fire Alarm Policy/Application
          7. Fire Extinguisher Program
          8. Fire Inspections
            1. Open Burning
          9. Youth Firesetter Intervention Program
          10. Product Recall Information
          11. Move to the Right Sirens and Lights
          12. Fire Prevention Week
        3. Training Division
          1. Firefighter Training
          2. EMS and Rescue Training
          3. Training Facility
            1. Directions
        4. Mission Statement
        5. History
          1. Department History
          2. Headquarters
          3. Station No. 2
          4. Station No. 3
          5. Station No. 4
          6. Fire Company No. 2
        6. Contacts
        7. Becoming a Firefighter
      7. Human Resources
        1. Employment Information
        2. Safety Office
        3. Job Opportunities
        4. Applicant Login
        5. Job Descriptions
        6. Job Interest Cards
        7. FAQs
        8. ADA Transition Plan
      8. Information Technology
      9. Inspections
        1. Current Code Adoption and Regulations
        2. Inspection Directory
        3. BurlingtonSmart
      10. Legal
      11. Planning
        1. Unified Development Ordinance
          1. UDO Procedures Manual
          2. Applications for Permits
        2. Transportation Planning Division
        3. Community Development
          1. CDBG & HOME Housing Rehabilitation Program
          2. Urgent Repair Program
          3. Apple Tree Subdivision
          4. Resources
          5. Fair Housing
          6. Contractors
          7. Announcements/Public Hearings
          8. 5-Year Consolidated Plan
          9. CDBG & HOME Subrecipient Grants
        4. Applications for Permits
        5. Code Enforcement
          1. Community Improvement Program
          2. Minimum Housing
          3. Junked Motor Vehicle Ordinance
          4. Residential Parking Ordinance
        6. Community Development Division
        7. Comprehensive and Long Range Planning
          1. Destination Burlington
          2. Community Assessment Report
          3. Maple Avenue Corridor Plan
          4. Downtown Burlington Master Plan
          5. Downtown Burlington Vision & Action Plan
          6. Recreation & Parks Master Plan
          7. Pedestrian Plan
          8. Greenways and Bikeways Plan
          9. Archived Plans
            1. 1991 Comprehensive Plans
            2. Downtown Burlington Plan of Work 2011-2013
            3. Bike Routes and Maps
        8. GIS Division
          1. Datasets
          2. Interactive GIS Zoning Map
          3. ReGIS
          4. What is GIS
        9. Development Review
          1. Design Burlington UDO
          2. Zoning Map
        10. Historic Preservation
          1. Historic Preservation Commission
            1. Historic Preservation Meeting Agendas
            2. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
          2. Certificate of Appropriateness
          3. CLG Program of North Carolina
          4. Local Historic Overlay District Design Standards
          5. Historic Designation
          6. Historic Preservation Links
          7. Local Designation Program
          8. Local Historic Landmarks and Districts
          9. National Register Program
          10. Owner Assistance
          11. Tax Credit
          12. Historic District Walking Tour
          13. Architectural Survey Update
          14. Historic Design Standards Update Project
        11. Current Planning
          1. Pre-Application Conference (PAC)
          2. Technical Review Committee (TRC)
        12. Planning Fee Schedule and Documents
        13. Planning Directory
        14. On-line Learning
      12. Police Department
        1. Department Overview
          1. Administration
            1. Accreditation
            2. Awards and Recognition
            3. Internal Affairs
            4. Public Body Worn Camera Videos
            5. Strategic Plan 2023-2025
          2. Operations
            1. Community Relations
            2. K-9 Unit
            3. Patrol
            4. Records Section
            5. School Resource Officers
            6. Traffic
          3. Logistics
            1. Communications
            2. Evidence Control Unit
            3. Training
          4. Criminal Investigations
            1. Crime Analysis Unit
            2. Victim/Witness Assistance
          5. Communications
          6. Community Relations Division
          7. Crime Analysis Unit
          8. Evidence Control Unit
          9. K9 Unit
          10. Patrol Division
          11. Records Section
          12. School Resource Officers
          13. SWAT
          14. Traffic Section
          15. Training Section
          16. Victim/Witness Assistance
        2. Report a Crime
          1. Crimestoppers
          2. Wanted Individuals
          3. Unsolved Homicides
          4. How to Use 911
          5. Help ID (link)
        3. Community Relations
          1. Accident Reports (link)
          2. Coffee with a Cop
          3. Community Police Academy
          4. Community/Vacation Watch
          5. Complaint Process
          6. Explorer Post
          7. Fingerprinting for Applications
          8. Incident Report (link)
          9. Junior Police Academy
          10. National Night Out
          11. Notify Me
          12. Offer Feedback
          13. Ride Along Program
          14. Reclaiming Property/ Lost and Found
          15. Shop with a Cop
          16. Talks/ Department Tours
          17. Volunteer/ Internship Opportunities
          18. In Memoriam
        4. Crime Prevention
          1. Active Shooter Safety
          2. Alarm Ordinances
          3. Avoiding Scams
          4. Bullying Prevention
          5. Child Seat Laws
          6. Counterfeit Electronics
          7. Firearm Safety
          8. Halloween Safety
          9. Keeping Your Child Safe Online
          10. Lock It or Lose It
          11. Prom Promise
          12. Railway Safety
          13. ReportIt
          14. Safe Medicine Drop
          15. School Bus Stop Law
          16. What to Do If You're Stopped by an Officer
        5. Police Reform Resources
          1. Community Police Advisory Team (CPAT) (link)
        6. Join Our Team
          1. Career Benefits
          2. Hiring Process
          3. Qualifications
          4. BPD at a Glance
        7. FAQs
      13. Public Works
        1. Building Services
        2. Street Division
        3. Cemetery & Grounds Division
          1. Grounds Division
          2. Leaf Collection
          3. New Leaf Society
          4. Online Burial Search
          5. Cemetery Policies & Procedures
          6. Burial Rates
        4. Equipment Services
        5. Solid Waste
          1. Bulk Material
          2. Holiday Schedule
          3. Residential & Small Businesses Garbage
          4. Multi-Family Services
          5. Recycling
          6. Electronics Recycling
          7. Solid Waste Collection Schedule
          8. Solid Waste Fees
          9. Solid Waste Links
          10. Yard Waste
        6. NCDOT
      14. Recreation & Parks
        1. Recreation
          1. Arts & Culture
            1. Dance
            2. Paramount Theater
              1. Paramount Home
              2. Calendar of Events
              3. Tickets
              4. Visit The Paramount Theater
                1. Accessibility
                2. Art Gallery
                3. Dining & Shopping
                4. Parking
                5. History of The Paramount Theater
              5. Community Theater
                1. Paramount Acting Company
                  1. History of PAC
              6. Rental Information
            3. Paramount Acting Company
            4. Special Events
            5. Teen To Teen Theatre
              1. Video Productions
          2. Athletics
            1. Adult Sports
              1. Basketball
              2. BMX Racing
              3. Kickball
              4. Soccer
              5. Softball
              6. Tennis
              7. Golf
            2. Youth Athletics
              1. Baseball/Softball
              2. Basketball
              3. Flag Football
              4. Lacrosse
              5. Soccer
              6. Swimming
                1. Swim Lessons
                2. Water Exercise Classes
                3. Special Events
                4. Lifeguard Training
              7. Tennis
                1. Alamance Junior Tennis Foundation
                2. Court Reserve
                3. Events
                4. Programs & Services
                5. Staff
                6. Photo/Video Gallery
                7. BTC Benefactors
                8. Tennis Museum
              8. Coaching & Officiating
              9. Golf
            3. Tournament Information
          3. Aquatics
            1. Maynard Aquatic Center
            2. North Park Pool
            3. Splash Park
            4. Aquatic Fees
            5. Aquatic Programs
              1. Swim Lessons
              2. Water Exercise Classes
              3. Special Events
              4. Lifeguard Training
            6. Facility Rentals
              1. Camp Green Leaves Pool
            7. Pool Rules
            8. Job Opportunities
            9. Notify Me Notifications
          4. Outdoor Programs
            1. Adopt-A-Park
            2. Hikes & Family Programs
            3. Kayak Programs
            4. Outdoors for 55+
            5. Calendar of Events
          5. Specialized Recreation
            1. Camp Green Leaves
          6. Senior Programs
            1. Clubs
            2. Fitness Program
            3. Outdoor Programs for Seniors
            4. Senior Games
            5. Resources for Seniors
          7. Youth Programs
            1. Afterschool Programs and Rec Days
            2. Park & Play - Mobile Recreation
            3. Specialized Recreation
            4. Summer Camps
              1. Day Camps
              2. Summer Specialty Camps
              3. Camp Green Leaves
            5. Thataways Youth Center
            6. Youth Sports
              1. Baseball/Softball
              2. Basketball
              3. Flag Football
              4. Lacrosse
              5. Soccer
              6. Swimming
              7. Tennis
              8. Coaching & Officiating
              9. Golf
          8. Recreation & Parks Master Plan
        2. Parks & Facilities
          1. Aquatic Facilities
            1. Maynard Aquatic Center
            2. North Park Pool
            3. Splash Park
          2. BurlingtonBMX
          3. Burlington Tennis Center
            1. Alamance Junior Tennis Foundation
            2. Court Reserve
            3. Events
            4. Programs & Services
              1. Court Reserve
            5. Staff
            6. Photo/Video Gallery
            7. BTC Benefactors
            8. Tennis Museum
          4. Community Centers
            1. Fairchild Park
              1. Facility Info & Rentals
              2. Open Gym, Pickleball, Badminton
            2. Mayco Bigelow
              1. Facility Info and Rentals
              2. North Park in Motion
              3. K.I.N.G. Academy
              4. Weekly Programs & Classes
              5. North Park Upgrades
            3. Thataways Youth Center
              1. Burlington Youth Council
              2. Rentals & Birthday Parties
              3. Teen 2 Teen Theatre and Video
              4. Weekly Events
            4. Kernodle Senior Center
            5. Indoor Recreation Facility Needs Assessment
          5. Disc Golf
          6. Lakes & Marinas
            1. Guilford-Mackintosh Marina
            2. Lake Cammack Park & Marina
            3. Lake Mackintosh Park & Marina
            4. Stoney Creek Marina
          7. Parks
            1. City Park
              1. About the Dentzel Carousel
            2. Davidson Park
              1. Map To Davidson Park
            3. Jiggs Askew Dog Park
            4. Springwood Park
            5. Town and Country Park
            6. Willowbrook Arboretum
              1. Events, Tours & Talks
              2. Project Updates
            7. Parks at Community Centers
            8. Parks at Lakes & Marinas
          8. Trails/Tracks/Greenways
            1. Burlington Greenway & Bicycleway
          9. The Valley Golf Course
            1. Tee Times
            2. Rates
            3. Grow Golf Now
            4. Location
            5. Grow Golf Now
        3. Special Events
          1. Special Events
            1. Upcoming Events
            2. Concerts
              1. Concerts in the Park
              2. 4th Fridays
            3. Holiday Celebrations
              1. St. Patrick's Day
                1. Sponsor or Participate
                2. Food Vendors
              2. Easter
              3. Independence Day
              4. Halloween
                1. Monster Mash Scavenger Hunt
                2. Dark at the BallPark
              5. Christmas Events
                1. Burlington Christmas Parade
                  1. Parade Applications
                2. Holiday Magic
                  1. Event Features
                  2. Entertainment
                3. Carousel Christmas in the Park
            4. Carousel Festival
              1. Entertainment
              2. Food Vendors
              3. Vendor Applications
              4. Children's Activities
              5. Parking & Transportation
              6. Event Sponsors
              7. Festival Vendors
              8. Dentzel Carousel at City Park
              9. Festival FAQ's
            5. Partnerships & Permits
              1. Host An Event - Permit Application
              2. Community Events Calendar
              3. Become A Vendor
              4. Job Opportunities
        4. Rentals
        5. Online Registration
      15. Transportation
        1. Downtown Parking
        2. Driveways
        3. NCDOT
        4. NCDOT Streets
        5. Regional Transportation
        6. Street Construction
        7. Street Lights
        8. Street Maintenance
        9. Street Resurfacing
        10. Street Widening
        11. Traffic Calming
        12. Traffic Commission
        13. Traffic Enforcement Team
        14. Traffic Signals
        15. Traffic Signs & Markings
        16. Transportation Planning
        17. PART Bus & Vanpool
      16. Water Resources
        1. Stormwater Division
          1. Events & Volunteering
          2. For Developers
            1. Stormwater Administrative Manual
              1. Post-Construction - TRC Submittal
              2. Post Construction - Permitting
              3. Post Construction - Construction & As-built
            2. General Post Construction Requirements
          3. For Residents
            1. Public Education
            2. Stormwater Drainage Maintenance Policy
            3. Storm Drainage Policy
            4. Stormwater Fee
            5. Stormwater GIS Map
            6. Burlington Connected
          4. Watershed Improvement Efforts
            1. Little Alamance Creek
            2. Burlington Connected
          5. Stormwater Management Plan
          6. State & National Resources
          7. PFAS/1,4 DIOXANE INFORMATION
        2. Treatment Plants
          1. East Burlington Wastewater
          2. Ed Thomas Water
          3. JD Mackintosh Water
          4. South Burlington Wastewater
        3. Water and Wastewater Laboratory
        4. Plant Maintenance
        5. Water and Sewer Pipe Maintenance
        6. Pretreatment Program
        7. Fats, Oils & Grease Policy
          1. Fats, Oils & Grease Policy
        8. Frequently Asked Questions
        9. Water Resources Department Facts
        10. Water Quality Preventative Maint. Program
        11. System Development Fees
    3. City Council
      1. Attend / Participate in City Council Meeting
      2. City Council Meetings - Agendas and Packets
      3. City Council Meeting Minutes
      4. City Council Work Session Minutes
      5. Watch City Council Meetings Online
      6. Request a Commemorative Document
      7. Council Meeting Minutes - 1991 to Present
      8. History of the Council/Manager Form of Government
    4. City Manager
    5. City Clerk
    6. City Attorney
    7. Public Notices
    8. Public Records Requests
    9. Contact Us
    10. Public Information & Media Relations
    11. Boards & Commissions
      1. Board & Commission Policy
      2. Apply to Serve
      3. ABC Board
      4. Board of Adjustment
        1. Board of Adjustment Cases
          1. 2023
            1. January 10, 2023
            2. March 14, 2023
          2. 2022
            1. Special Meetings
            2. January 11, 2022
            3. February 22, 2022
            4. March 8, 2022
            5. April 12, 2022
            6. May 10, 2022
            7. June 14, 2022
            8. July 12, 2022
            9. August 9, 2022
            10. December 13, 2022
          3. 2021
            1. February 9, 2021
            2. May 11, 2021
            3. June 8, 2021
            4. December 14, 2021
          4. 2020
            1. January 10, 2023
          5. 2019
          6. 2018
          7. Archive
            1. Meeting Minutes
            2. Meeting Agenda
        2. Notices
      5. Burlington – Alamance Airport Authority
      6. Burlington Housing Authority
      7. Community Police Advisory Team
      8. Historic Preservation Commission
      9. Minimum Housing Commission
        1. Minimum Housing Commission Agendas
        2. Minimum Housing Commission Minutes
      10. Planning and Zoning Commission
        1. Agenda Packets
        2. Most Recent Minutes
      11. Public Transit Advisory Commission
      12. Recreation and Parks Commission
      13. Traffic Commission
      14. Tree & Appearance Commission
    12. Code of Ordinances
      1. Unified Development Ordinance
    13. Burlington Connected
      1. Burlington's Mobile App
      2. Burlington Connected Privacy Policy
    14. Taxes
    15. Parking
      1. Downtown Parking
      2. Parking Tickets
    16. Special Event Permit
    17. Fee Schedule
    18. Alamance County Government
    19. Guilford County Government
    20. Alamance-Burlington School System
    21. Guilford County Schools
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  4. Things To Do

    1. Recreation & Parks Department
    2. Parks
    3. Hike / Bike / Walk
    4. Lakes & Marinas
      1. Guilford Mackintosh Park and Marin
      2. Lake Cammack Park and Marin
      3. Lake Mackintosh Park and Marina
      4. Stoney Creek Marina
      5. Calendar of Events
    5. Swim & Splash
      1. Aquatic Programming
      2. Maynard Aquatic Center
      3. North Park Pool
      4. Splash Park
      5. Aquatic Staff
      6. Aquatic Rentals
        1. Camp Green Leaves Pool
    6. Festivals / Concerts / Events
    7. Historic Dentzel Carousel
    8. Amusement Park & Rides
    9. Community Centers
    10. Paramount Theater
    11. Downtown Burlington
    12. Historic Districts
    13. Youth Athletics & Activities
    14. Adult Athletics
    15. Athletic Tournaments
    16. Senior Activities
    17. Dog Park
    18. The Valley Golf Course
    19. Burlington Tennis Center
    20. Burlington Sock Puppets
    21. Alamance Co. Visitor's Bureau
    22. Alamance Arts
    23. Visitors
      1. Alamance Chamber of Commerce
      2. City History
      3. Convention and Visitors Bureau
      4. Community Development Division
      5. Downtown Burlington
      6. Downtown Parking
      7. Economic Development
      8. Free Public WiFi
      9. Resource Links
      10. Quality of Life
      11. Transportation
    24. Volunteer Opportunities
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  5. Business & Development

    1. Doing Business
      1. How to Start a Business
      2. Apply for a Permit - Burlington Smart
      3. Accounts Payable
      4. Alarm Registration
      5. Fire Inspections
      6. Geographic Information Systems
      7. Land Development
      8. Licenses
      9. Link Transit
      10. Permits
        1. Building
        2. Engineering
        3. Planning
        4. Special Events
      11. Request for Proposals / Qualifications
      12. Stormwater
      13. Technical Review Committee
      14. Vendor Applications
      15. Water & Sewer
    2. Economic Development
      1. Buildings & Sites
      2. About Us
        1. Community Profile
        2. Contact Us
          1. Community Profile
        3. Development Partners
        4. Location
        5. Quality of Life
        6. Small Business & Entrepreneurship
        7. Transportation
      3. Incentives
        1. Burlington Downtown Corporation Grants
        2. Opportunity Zones
      4. Plans and Data
        1. Comprehensive Plan
        2. Demographics
        3. Development Partners
        4. Greenway and Bikeway Plan
        5. Maple Avenue Corridor
        6. Technical Review Committee
        7. Unified Development Ordinance
        8. Western Electric SDAT
      5. Blog
        1. Economic Development News
        2. ED Newsletter Archive
    3. City Purchasing Division
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  6. Feature Links

    1. City Council Webcast Video
    2. A.C.E. Alerts
    3. Employment
    4. GovDeals - Surplus
    5. Mapping / GIS
    6. Animal Services
    7. Visitors
    8. How Do I.....?
    9. Online Tax Payments
    10. Destination Burlington
    11. Unified Development Ordinance
    12. Recreation & Parks
    13. Special Events
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    1. Afterschool Programs & Rec Days
    2. Park & Play - Mobile Recreation
    3. Specialized Recreation
    4. Summer Camps
    5. Thataways Youth Center
    6. Youth Sports
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    1. Snow Removal
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    1. Vendor Information
    2. MWBE
    3. DBE
    4. Vendor Registration
    5. Bids/Proposals
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    1. Code Enforcement
    2. Recycling Today
    3. Community Development
    4. Comprehensive Planning
    5. GIS
    6. Zoning and Subdivisions
    7. Historic Preservation
    8. Current Planning
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    1. Virtual City Council Meetings
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