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1. Who can I have perform concrete work within the city?

Concrete work on city rights-of- way (such as sidewalks, curbs and driveway approaches) must be done by a licensed and bonded contractor and requires a permit and inspection. For permit information, contact the Public Works Department at (417) 624-0820 ext. 533. To obtain a license, call the Finance Department at (417) 624-0820 ext. 242.

2. How do I learn about City construction projects?

For information on City (public) construction projects, call the Public Works Department at (417) 624-0820 ext. 500 or 530.

3. Where can I learn about economic development?

For information about special redevelopment areas or other economic or industrial development programs, call the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce at (417) 624-4150 or the City Manager’s Office at (417) 624-0820 ext. 200.

4. Where can I learn about City engineering projects?

For information on current engineering projects, contact the Public Works Department at (417) 624-0820 ext.530. To request a project in your neighborhood, such as street paving, sewer lining or storm water, see "Petitions for Engineering Projects."

5. How to I find flood plain information?

To find out if a property lies within the flood plain, call the City of Joplin Planning Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 510.

6. How can I find out about local forestry services?

For information on the following services, call a Code Enforcement Officer at (417) 624-0820 ext. 525 & 526:
Permission to plant trees or shrubs in the street right-of-way (parking area), drainage ways or park areas;
Dead or hazardous tree removal in the street or park areas;
Permission to remove trees near public streets;
Dead or hazardous trees on private property (the city can enforce tree removal or pruning for unsafe conditions); Tree limbs encroaching on private property and not dangerous must be resolved between property owners.

For policy suggestions to the Tree Advisory Board, call the City Clerk’s Office at 624-0820 ext. 220.

7. Do I have to have my house numbered?

All commercial buildings and dwelling units within the city limits are required to be properly numbered. To obtain the address for a new building or lot, call the Public Works Department at (417) 624-0820 ext. 533.

8. Should I report a damaged or missing manhole lid?

Damaged or missing manhole lids or storm water catch basin lids pose a danger. Please report any missing or damaged lids to the City of Joplin Department of Public Works at (417) 624-0820 ext. 565.

9. Can I request a location for a pedestrian crossing?

To request the installation of a new pedestrian crossing, call the Public Works department at (417) 624-0820 ext. 531.

10. Can I petition for a City project?

To request a project such as street paving, sewer line or storm water projects in your neighborhood, call the City of Joplin Engineering Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 530. For extending a water line, contact Missouri-American Water Company at (417) 623-2100.

11. How can I learn about the use of a public right-of-way?

For questions regarding the private use of a public right-of-way, please contact the Engineering Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 530.

12. Can I protest a current engineering project?

Property owners subject to special assessment costs who wish to protest a proposed construction project should call the City of Joplin Engineering Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 530.

13. How do I know when a public hearing on an engineering project will be?

For information about when the City Council will discuss a proposed construction project, call the City of Joplin Engineering Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 530.

14. Can I report an unsafe railroad crossing?

City Code requires companies to maintain railroad crossings in a safe and acceptable smooth condition. To report needed railroad crossings repairs, or obtain information about scheduled repairs, contact the City Engineering Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 530.

15. Where do I inquire about special assessments for projects?

For information about special assessments for proposed construction and development projects, call the Public Works Department at (417) 624-0820 ext. 530. For information about billing questions concerning special assessments on other properties, call the Joplin Finance Department at (417) 624-0820 ext. 245.

16. How can I learn more about speed limits or check for speed limit changes?

For information about existing speed limits, or to inquire about speed limit changes, call the Engineering Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 531.

17. Can I learn more about storm water sewers?

For information about having a storm water sewer installed in your neighborhood or to report a clogged storm water sewer, call the Engineering Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 565.

18. How do I find out about street closures?

For information about streets closed due to construction or street maintenance projects, call the Engineering Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 530. For permission to close a street for block parties, festivals, etc., call the Police Department at (417) 623-3131 ext. 418.

19. How do I find out about street construction?

For information about current or future street construction projects, contact the Engineering Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 530.

20. Can I report problems with street lighting/a lack of street lighting?

To report street lights out, or other street lighting requests or concerns call Empire Electric Company at (417) 625-5100. The City of Joplin Public Works Department may also help address your questions at (417) 624-0820 ext. 533.

21. Can I request street maintenance?

To request street grading, pothole repairs or other street and alley maintenance, call the Public Works Department at (417) 624-0820 ext. 561.

22. Where can I find out about street paving?

If you want information about paving a street or alley within the city limits, call the City of Joplin Public Works Department at (417) 624-0820 ext. 530.

23. Can I request a street sweeping?

For information about street sweeping or to request street sweeping, call the City of Joplin Public Works Department at (417) 624-0820 ext. 561.

24. How do I report a traffic signal that is not working?

To report a traffic signal that is not working, call the City of Joplin Public Works Department at (417)624-0820 ext. 531. After hours, or on weekends and holidays, call the Police Department at (417) 623-3131. For information about new traffic signal installation and signal design, call the Engineering Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 531.