Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
Water Service
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The City of Seaside provides water services to approximately 750 Seaside residents and/or businesses. To find out more please view ourWater Service
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Water Service
Customers pay a monthly meter charge based on their meter size and a monthly consumption charge based on their account designation and units used. Meter and consumption charges are adjusted annually on January 1st according to the increase in the Consumer Price Index for San Francisco-Oakland-San, Jose, California. View our Current Rates (PDF).
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Yes, to sign up to have your monthly water bill paid automatically, complete the Automatic Bill Payment Enrollment Form and submit it to Finance at: 440 Harcourt Avenue Seaside, CA 93955 For additional information, contact the Finance Department at 831-899-6715.Water Service
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Marina Coast Water District (MCWD) services homes in the Seaside Highlands Subdivision and any other property within the former Fort Ord area of Seaside. For more information, contact MCWD at 831-384-6131. California American Water services all other homes in Seaside. For more information, contact California American Water at 831-646-3287.Water Service
Public Works
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Call Public Works Department at (831) 899-6825 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For after hours for non emergency concerns, please call our Public Works Hotline at (831) 899-6828. Immediate concerns such as sewer spills, fallen trees, or limbs, nonworking traffic signals, clogged or over flowing sewer lines, after normal business hours, please call (831) 394-6811 the call will be answered by an emergency dispatcher.Public Works
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Call Public Works Department at (831) 899-6825 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For after hours for non emergency concerns, please call our Public Works Hotline at (831) 899-6828. Immediate concerns such as sewer spills, fallen trees, or limbs, nonworking traffic signals, clogged or over flowing sewer lines, after normal business hours, please call (831) 394-6811 the call will be answered by an emergency dispatcher.Public Works
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All of the above can be taken care of by calling the Public Works Department at 891-899-6825 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. All other times please call 891-394-6811 for immediate concerns, such as, sewer spills, fallen trees, or limbs, nonworking traffic signals, clogged or over flowing sewer lines, after normal business hours, the call will be answered by an emergency dispatcher.Public Works
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Park reservations are on a first-serve basis. Reservations can be made at City Hall Resource Management Department located at 440 Harcourt Avenue. For more information regarding the rates, access this parks resource:Public Works
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The City does not provide electricity for park patrons.Public Works
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Report any streetlight outages to Pacific Gas and Electric Company by calling 800-743-5000 or by completing forms byPublic Works
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Public Works
Call Public Works Department at (831) 899-6825 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For after hours for non-emergency concerns, please call our Public Works Hotline at (831) 899-6828. Immediate concerns such as sewer spills, fallen trees, or limbs, nonworking traffic signals, clogged or over flowing sewer lines, after normal business hours, please call (831) 394-6811 the call will be answered by an emergency dispatcher.
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Public Works
Yes, a Tree Permit is needed to trim, remove, or plant a tree within the City. Tree permits are processed at City Hall located at 440 Harcourt Avenue.
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Waste Management is the company who pick up garbage within the City. If you should have any problems please contact them at 831-384-5000.Public Works
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Public Works
Yes, an Encroachment Permit is required for placement of a dumpster in the city’s right-of-way. Please come in to City hall to speak with an Engineer in order to determine the best location on the street.
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Public Works
Yes, an Encroachment Permit is required for any work within the right-of-way. For more information regarding Encroachment Permits, please call 831-899-6727.
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Public Works
The City of Seaside maintains the Seaside Municipal Water System, which is bounded by La Salle Avenue, Highland Street, Hilby Avenue and Mescal Street. For a map see the Water System page. If there should be a water leak within this area please contact the Public Works Department at 831-899-6715. Should the water leak occur outside these boundaries please contact California American Water Company at 831-373-3051.
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Public Works
No, this is not a service offered by the City. A licensed Survey Engineer can accurately determine a property line.
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The Mediator of Monterey County will be able to assist you please call 831-649-6219 or 831-424-4694.Public Works
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The California State Transportation Department (Caltrans) owns and maintains Highway 218 and the signals listed.Public Works