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  2. Your Government

    1. COVID-19 Response
      1. COVID-19 Testing in Clark County
      2. COVID-19 Vaccine
      3. COVID-19 News Releases
      4. Utility Assistance
      5. Community Resources
      6. Resources for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID19
        1. Reopening Guidance for Businesses
        2. Temporary Outdoor Dining Permit
      7. COVID-19 Video Playlist
    2. Agendas & Minutes
    3. Mayor & City Council
      1. Proclamations
      2. Invocation Sign Up
      3. Committees
        1. Community Development Committee
        2. Finance Committee
        3. Public Safety Committee
        4. Public Works Committee
        5. Shoreline Review Committee
      4. Washougal City Council 2022-2023 Goals
    4. Municipal Code
    5. Strategic Planning
    6. Other Agencies
      1. Clark County
      2. State of Washington
      3. East County Fire & Rescue
      4. Silver Star Search & Rescue
    7. Departments
      1. Animal Control
      2. Building
      3. City Manager's Office (CMO)
        1. ARPA Funding
        2. 2022 Community Survey Report
        3. 2020 Community Survey
        4. Annual Reports
        5. City Organizational Chart (PDF)
        6. Documents, Reports, & Presentations
        7. Forms, Permits & Applications
        8. Customer Support Resources
        9. Become a Volunteer
          1. Reserve Officers Recruitment
          2. Volunteer Application
        10. Strategic Planning
          1. 2023-2028 Strategic Plan
          2. 2013 Strategic Plan (PDF)
          3. City Performance
            1. Community Development
            2. Community Profile
            3. Finance
            4. Police
            5. Public Works
      4. Code Compliance
      5. Community Development
        1. Building
          1. Building Permitting
            1. Building FAQs
            2. Building Application Information
            3. Building Green
              1. Economic Benefits
              2. Elements of Green Buildings
              3. Steps to Ensure Success
            4. Inspections & Technical Assistance
              1. Adult Family Home (PDF)
              2. Energy Code Compliance
              3. Fence Regulations (PDF)
              4. Mechanical Application List (PDF)
              5. Permits Required & Not Required (PDF)
              6. Plumbing Application List (PDF)
              7. Single Family Inspection Requirements
            5. Permit Fees
            6. Plan Review
            7. Top Ten Ways to Improve Your Permit Experience
          2. 2018 Building Codes (NEW FOR '21)
          3. 2018 Washington State Energy Code
          4. Documents, Reports, & Presentations
          5. Forms, Permits & Applications
          6. Impact & Utility Connection Fees
          7. Municipal Code
          8. Standard Details
        2. Code Compliance
          1. Citizen Referral Form
          2. Bed and Breakfast Establishments and Short-Term Rentals
          3. Clark County Recycling A to Z
          4. Clean Water Begins at Home (PDF)
          5. Safely Keeping Chickens in Washougal
          6. Documents, Reports & Presentations
          7. Grasscycling
          8. Landlord-Tenant Law (PDF)
          9. Illegal Signs
            1. A-Board & Free Standing Sidewalk Signs
          10. Photo Gallery
          11. Trees, Please!
        3. Documents, Reports & Presentations
          1. Comprehensive Plan
          2. CRESA Hazard Mitigation Plan
          3. 2020 Annual Report
        4. Forms, Permits & Applications
        5. Planning
          1. Documents, Reports & Presentations
          2. Forms, Permits & Applications
          3. Municipal Code
          4. Planning Commission
          5. Services
            1. Environmental
            2. Land Division
            3. Shoreline Master Program Update
              1. Shoreline Review Committee
            4. Zoning
      6. Engineering
      7. Facilities & Maintenance
      8. Finance
        1. Business Licenses
        2. Documents, Reports & Presentations
        3. Finance Committee
        4. Forms, Permits & Applications
        5. Information Technology
          1. Communications Plan
        6. OpenGov - Financial Transparency Portal
        7. Public Records Request
        8. Utility Billing
          1. 2021 Utility Rates
          2. 2020 Utility Rates
          3. Documents, Reports & Presentations
          4. Emergency Utility Assistance Program
          5. Forms, Permits & Applications
          6. Other Utility Providers
          7. Payment Options
            1. Automatic Utility Bill Payment
          8. Watering Tips
      9. Fire
        1. Documents, Reports & Presentations
        2. Firework Safety, Sales & Discharge
        3. Fire Stations
      10. Human Resources
        1. Bargaining Agreements
        2. Careers
        3. Documents, Reports, & Presentations
        4. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
        5. Employee Portal
        6. Forms, Permits & Applications
        7. Personnel Policies (PDF)
        8. Salaries & Benefits
        9. WellCity Award
      11. Information Technology
      12. Memorial Cemetery
      13. Parks
      14. Planning
      15. Police
        1. Accreditation
        2. Animal Control
          1. Animal Agencies
          2. Animal Medical Care
        3. Community Crime Map
        4. Concealed Pistol License
        5. Department Policies
        6. Documents, Reports & Presentations
          1. Quarterly Police Calls for Service
          2. 2020 Police Annual Report
        7. Fingerprinting Services
        8. Forms, Permits & Applications
        9. Independent Investigative Team (IIT)
        10. Kindness 911
        11. Recover Property
          1. National Bike Registry
          2. Property / Evidence Retrieval
        12. Report a Crime or Incident
          1. 311 - Clark County Non-Emergency Law Enforcement
          2. Citizen Complaint Form
          3. Online Crime Reporting
          4. Online Motor Vehicle Collision Reporting
          5. Public Records Request
        13. Safety & Prevention
          1. Bicycle Safety
          2. Rx Drug Disposal Program
        14. Scam Awareness
          1. Fake Calls About Your Social Security Number
          2. Unwanted Telemarketers
        15. Stay Informed
          1. Alerts & Notifications
          2. Public Records Request
        16. Vehicle Registration
      16. Public Works
        1. After Hours Assistance
        2. Documents, Reports & Presentations
        3. Engineering Standards Details
          1. Backflow
          2. Drainage
          3. Erosion
          4. Sanitary
          5. Stormwater Development Fees
          6. Transportation
          7. Water
        4. Engineering
        5. Forms, Permits, & Applications
          1. Public Right-of-Way Permit Applications
          2. Washougal Informational Sign Program (WISP)
        6. General Services
          1. Facilities & Maintenance
          2. Stormwater
            1. Documents, Reports, & Presentations
            2. Maps, Maintenance Guides, & More Information
            3. Protect Our Water Resources!
            4. Stormwater Glossary
          3. Streets
            1. Documents, Reports, & Presentations
        7. Memorial Cemetery
          1. Make Funeral Arrangements / Cemetery Transactions
          2. Administration
            1. About Us
            2. Cemetery Rules and Regulations
            3. Driving Directions
            4. Frequently Asked Questions
            5. Marker Rules and Regulations
          3. Activities/Events
            1. Washougal Historic Figures Burials
            2. Volunteer Events
          4. Burial/Placement Options
            1. Cremation Burial Lots
            2. Niches
            3. Cremains Memorial Garden
            4. Full Body Burial Lots
            5. Memorial Options
          5. Cemetery Map
          6. History
          7. Burial Records & Forms
            1. Burial Records
            2. Forms
          8. Veterans Memorial Improvements
        8. Parks
          1. Administration
            1. About Us
            2. Parks Maintenance
            3. Park Rules and Regulations
            4. Special Events Permit
            5. Parks and Recreation Board
            6. Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan
          2. Bids / RFPs
          3. Parks Projects
            1. Hartwood Park Disc Golf Course
              1. What is Disc Golf?
              2. Course Map
              3. Previous Public Meetings
              4. Environmental Report
              5. Proposal for Site Improvements Letter
            2. Hathaway Park Playground Equipment Grant
            3. Pickleball Courts Community Grant
            4. SR-14 Pedestrian Tunnel
            5. Poster Contest
            6. Washougal Civic Recreation Complex
            7. Washougal Dog Park - Community Grant Donations
          4. Park Sites
            1. Parks Directory
            2. Community Gardens
              1. Lease/Renew a Garden Plot
              2. The Gardens
              3. Resources
            3. Map and History of Washougal Parks
            4. Senior Center
          5. Recreation
            1. Activities Catalog
            2. Programming Calendar
          6. Resources
            1. Comprehensive Park & Recreation Plan
            2. Park, Areas, & Facilities Naming Policy
            3. Park Quick Links
            4. Washougal Park Impact Fee Administrative Procedures Guide
            5. Washougal Park Impact Fee Rate Study
          7. Volunteer
            1. Adopt-a-Park
            2. Donation Program
            3. Parks & Recreation Volunteers
          8. Resources
            1. Documents, Reports & Presentations
            2. Experience the Elements Project
        9. Pavement Management Program
          1. Slurry Seal July 1 and July 6, 2022
          2. AR Chip Seal July 16-17
          3. ASPHALT GRIND/INLAY SEPT. 22-24
        10. Small Works & Consultant Rosters
        11. Stormwater
        12. Streets
        13. Utility Rates
        14. Wastewater
          1. Backflow & Cross-Connection Prevention
          2. Bids / RFPs
        15. Water
          1. Backflow & Cross-Connection Prevention
          2. Water Meter Upgrade 2022
          3. Utility Rates
          4. Documents, Reports & Presentations
          5. Meters & Leaks
          6. Tips for Watering Wisely
          7. Value of Water Coalition
          8. Value of Water Coalition (PDF)
          9. Water Operations
          10. Get to Know Your Irrigation
          11. Water Conservation
      17. Stormwater
      18. Streets
      19. Utility Billing
      20. Wastewater
      21. Water
    8. City Events
      1. Pumpkin Harvest Festival
      2. Lighted Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
      3. Hello Spring! Community fair
      4. Memorial Day Celebration
      5. Movie Night!
      6. National Night Out
    9. City Projects
    10. Boards & Commissions
      1. Arts Commission
      2. Civil Service Commission
      3. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
        1. Hotel / Motel Tax Application
        2. Lodging Tax Media
      4. Park and Cemetery Board
      5. Planning Commission
      6. Salary Commission
    11. Report a Concern
    12. Utility Rate Study
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  3. Our Community

    1. About Washougal
      1. Arts & Culture
        1. Experience the Elements Project
        2. Reflection Plaza
        3. SR-14 Pedestrian Tunnel
        4. Two Rivers Heritage Museum
        5. Washougal Arts & Culture Alliance (WACA)
      2. Community Survey Results
      3. Former Mayors
      4. History
      5. Videos
    2. Property & Tax Information
    3. Schools
      1. Community Education & Recreation
      2. Washington Online Colleges & Universities
      3. Washougal School District
    4. Events & Activities
      1. City Event Calendar
      2. City Special Events
      3. Visit Washougal
    5. Community News
    6. Fort Vancouver Regional Library
    7. Parks & Facilities
    8. Notify Me
    9. Assistance
      1. Children's Home Society of Washington
      2. Church & Service Organization Directory (PDF)
      3. Clark County Fair Housing
      4. Meals on Wheels
      5. Refuel Washougal
      6. Second Chance Companions
      7. Unite! Washougal Community Coalition
    10. Volunteer Opportunities
    11. Your Home
      1. Fence Regulations (PDF)
      2. Garbage & Recycling
      3. Inspections & Permits
      4. Water & Sewer
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  4. Doing Business

    1. Bid Opportunities
    2. Business & Development Partners
      1. Camas Washougal Chamber of Commerce
      2. Port of Camas-Washougal
      3. Score
    3. Business Licenses
    4. Development
      1. Building Green
      2. Community Development
      3. Planning Commission
      4. Projects & Land Use
      5. Property & Taxes Information
    5. Employment Opportunities
    6. Municipal Code
    7. Starting a Business
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  5. For Visitors

    1. Attractions
      1. Arts & Culture
      2. Downtown Washougal
      3. Local Events
      4. Special Events
    2. Learn
      1. About Washougal
      2. Birder's Guide
        1. Chickadees
        2. Hummingbirds
        3. Migrating Birds
          1. Migrating April & May Birds
          2. Migrating August Birds
          3. Migrating Birds Need Food
        4. Purple Martins
        5. Species Gallery
        6. Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge
        7. Swallows
      3. City Facilities
      4. Videos
      5. Visit Washougal
    3. Play
      1. Columbia River Gorge
      2. Cottonwood Beach
      3. Franz Lake National Wildlife Refuge
      4. Kayaking
      5. Lacamas Lake Park
      6. Parker's Landing
      7. Parks & Trails
      8. Reed Island State Park
      9. Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge
      10. Washougal MX Park
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Building Permit
      2. Business License
      3. Jobs
      4. Dog License (PDF)
      5. Volunteer Opportunities
    2. Connect
      1. Facebook
      2. Twitter
      3. YouTube
    3. Contact
      1. Animal Control
      2. City Council
      3. Mayor
      4. Police Department
      5. Animal Shelter
      6. City Staff
    4. Pay
      1. Animal Impound Fee
      2. Dog License Application Fee
      3. Special Events Fee
      4. Utility Bill
    5. Report a Concern
    6. Sign Up For
      1. Automatic Utility Bill Payment
      2. Notifications
      3. Schedule an Inspection
    7. Submit
      1. City Public Records Request
      2. Concern or Request
      3. Mosquito Control Service Request
      4. Online Payments
      5. Police Public Records Request
      6. Police Report Online
      7. Street Light Issue Report
    8. Notify the City
    9. View
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Bid Postings
      3. Budgets
      4. City Council Meeting Videos
      5. Community Crime Map
      6. Events Calendar
      7. Form Center
      8. Municipal Code
      9. Parks & Trails
      10. City Projects
    10. Make Cemetery Arrangements
    11. Retrieve Property/Evidence
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  7. Feature Links

    1. Legal Notices
      1. Public Wi-Fi Terms of Service
      2. Social Media Policy
      3. Website Policy
    2. Resources
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