Thriving in College Station Public Communications Department About College Station Population as of Dec.: 117,774 Incorporated on Oct. 19, 1938 Nationally recognized as one of the best: Places to retire Places to raise a family College towns No More Than Four Since 1972, the city doesn t allow more than four unrelated individuals to occupy a singlefamily residence. If a property has five bedrooms and the landlord is advertising five rental spaces to students, they are doing so against city code. 1
College Station Utilities (CSU) CSU bill includes electricity, water, wastewater and sanitation. Utility accounts may be listed in one name only and the person whose name appears on the account is responsible for payments. The city is not responsible for agreements made between roommates. CSU Contact Information To connect or disconnect utilities, visit cstx.gov/ucs. To report electric, water or wastewater issues, call the 24/7 Utilities Hotline at 855.528.4278 Meet your Neighbors Introduce yourself to your neighbors and suggest exchanging contact information in case of emergencies or other issues. Notify your neighbors when you plan to host a large gathering. Ask them to contact you with any noise or parking complaints. 2
Keep the Noise Down It s unlawful for anyone to willfully make or allow continued loud noise, especially from 10 p.m. 7 a.m. This includes barking dogs. If you can hear the noise at the end of your property line, then it s too loud and everyone on your lease risks receiving a citation. Reporting Noise Complaints If you are bothered by noise and can t resolve the issue on your own, complaints can be reported to the College Station Police Department at 979.764.3600. Don t Park in the Yard 3
Don t Park Within 30 feet of a Traffic Control Device State Law Stop Sign Yield Sign Flashing Lights Don t Park Facing Traffic State Law Always park in the direction of traffic flow. Don t Park Within 15 feet of a Fire Hydrant (state law) 4
Don t Park Within 20 feet of a Marked Or Unmarked Crosswalk State Law No Parking Zone Signs Other Parking Violations Blocking driveways, sidewalks, bike lanes, dumpsters or loading/handicap zones Parking in a handicap space without a placard Overstaying allotted time periods in timelimited parking 5
Dispose of Trash Properly Household garbage should be bagged, tied and securely stored in your provided container. Don t pile bags on top OR around your containers. Examples of What NOT to Do: Brush & Bulky Collection Bulky collection is for items too big to fit in your garbage container. Not bags of trash. Brush includes tree limbs, shrubs and etc. Items should be neatly stacked within three feet of the curb. If you have both brush and bulky items, separate the piles. 6
The City Does Not Collect: Dirt, sod, concrete, rock, tires, oil filters, CFC containing appliances, flammable materials or household hazardous wastes Household Hazardous Waste Events TwinOaksHHW.com April 28 from 7 a.m. 2 p.m. Oct. 27 from 7 a.m. 2 p.m. Donate Unwanted Items Before placing gently used furniture, clothes and other household items on the curb for bulky collection, consider donating it to a local charity. Some organization will even pick up the items from your residence. Single Stream Recycling Collected every other week by Brazos Valley Recycling. Accepted items are listed on the top of the blue, recycle container. Recyclables must be dry and free of food debris. Caps from plastics should be removed and discarded. 7
Single Stream Recycling Rinse and clean accepted containers to keep your container from getting sticky or smelly. Shredded paper is the only recyclable that should be placed in a clear plastic bag. Loose plastic bags or wrapping is not accepted. Collection Guidelines Containers/items should be placed by the curb by 8 a.m. on your collection day. Don t place containers within four feet of fixed objects or other containers. Collection schedules can be found at cstx.gov/sanitation or download the free MyWaste app. Open Storage Don t store anything in your yard or patio that s not intended for outdoor use. 8
Other City Code Violations Weeds/grass shouldn t be higher than 12 inches. Fliers and signs should not be placed on utility poles, street signs or in the public right of way. Learn more and report violations by visiting cstx.gov/codeenforcement Bringing a Pet to College? Dogs and cats are required to be licensed, tagged and rabies vaccinated in Brazos County. Dogs must remain on a leash when not on your property. Always clean up after your pet. Learn more at cstx.gov/animalcontrol Additional Information If you were born in Texas, you can request a copy of your birth certificate from the City Secretary s Office in College Station City Hall. Register to vote: Brazosvotes.org Part time and season jobs: csjobs.cstx.gov 9
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