Who
do I call to correct the following maintenance problems?
City water main leaks?
Street, alley or walkway obstruction (trees, etc.)?
Street drainage problems (flooding, etc.)?
Street light outages or malfunctions? (Please write down the
pole number and note if the pole is wood or metal)
Street marking/striping, street repairs (potholes, etc.)?
Street sign repair/replacement?
Traffic sign repair/replacement?
For repair and follow-up action, contact the Public Works Department
at: (559) 834-3113. For URGENT problems occurring on weekends
or after working hours, contact the Police Department. The Police
Dispatcher will contact the on-call personnel to respond to
the problem. Do not use 911 except for police, medical or fire
emergencies.
When do I need a City permit?
Building Permit -- Contact the Building Department at (559)
834-3113 ext. 119 before starting any work to determine if a
building permit is required.
Who do I talk to about building
code questions?
The City building inspector is available at (559) 834-3113 ext.
119 to answer questions. Please call this number to schedule
an appointment with the inspector during regular office hours.
To schedule a field inspection (after you have a building permit),
call (559) 834-4832 on the business day before you need the
inspection to occur. You may leave a message on the voice mail
system at any time (24 hours/day).
When do I need and how do I obtain a business license?
Anyone conducting business within the city limits is required
to have a business license. Please call (559) 834-3113 ext.
100 for business license fees and information. Download application
form here.
Where do I obtain a dog license?
City dog licenses can be obtained
by either presenting proof of current rabies vaccination to
the Administration Department at City Hall. The cost is $4.00
for spayed or neutered and $6.00 if not spayed or neutered.
Dog licenses must be renewed by March 31st of each year.
I have a problem with or a
question about:
A blocked sewer line
The property owner is responsible for sewer line pipes within
their building and out to your property line. For blockages
in your private system, contact a local plumber. For all other
blockages call S. K. F. County Sanitation District at (559)
896-4420.
City street trees and landscaping
maintenance
The property owner is responsible for maintaining all trees
and landscaping adjacent to/in front of their property, including
the portion between the sidewalk and edge of the street pavement.
This includes keeping the walkway, street and alley clear of
overgrown trees and plants. The Public Works Department is responsible
for the maintenance of:
*median islands within city streets
*public ponding basins and lighting and landscaping districts
If the problem is in one of these areas, contact the Public
Works Department at (559) 834-3113.
Graffiti removal
For removal of graffiti on public property, contact the Public
Works Department at (559) 834-3113.
Removal of abandoned vehicles - Removal of weeds and debris
Contact the Building/Code Enforcement Department at (559) 834-3113
ext.119
Water/Garbage Services or Billing
Contact utility billing at (559) 834-3113 ext. 100 To
start/change electric/gas service, telephone service or cable
TV service:
Pacific Gas & Electric: (800) 743-5000
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Residential service: |
(800) 483-4000 |
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Business service: |
(800) 483-5000 |
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Comcast Cable - (800) 824-2000
How do I find out about your local
Senior Center?
You can contact the Edwin
Blayney Senior Center by calling the Director, Sandie
Monis, at (559) 834-5486.
Who do I contact regarding recreational
activities in Fowler?
Sandie Monis, Recreation Director can be reached at
(559) 834-5486.
Who do I contact for Senior Citizen
information and assistance programs? You can contact
the Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging at (800) 510-2020.
Other helpful phone numbers:
Fowler Transit Service: (559) 859-1227
Fowler Unified School District Office (559) 834-2591
Fowler Court (559) 834-3215
Fowler Chamber of Commerce (559) 834-3869
Fowler Library (559) 834-3114
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