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No.  The Southwest Clean Air Agency has declared that the City of Camas and other portions of southern Clark County do not meet federal air quality standards, and they have imposed an indefinite burning ban in those areas. For more information visit The Southwest Clean Air Agency website or call 360-574-3058. You may dispose of yard debris by signing up for the Yard Debris Program through Waste Connections at 892-5370.

Yes, when you log into your account with our Utility Access Portal, you can opt-in for electronic statements under "Contact Preferences."

The City does not currently have the resources to take on additional stormwater facility maintenance responsibilities. It is common practice for jurisdictions in Clark County to have HOA’s and private owners maintain stormwater facilities. However, the City has high level discussions in the past about the option of taking over all the facilities, and will continue evaluating this option in the future.

All permit fees, plan review, impact fees, and system development charges must be paid prior to permit issuance.

A building permit is not required for retaining walls that are less than four feet in height. The height is measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall unless it supports a surcharge.

A tree removal permit is not required to remove a tree if the property is not within a critical area and the property cannot be divided.

All dogs older than six months are required to be licensed.
Call 360-834-2462 for Camas information.
Call 360-835-8701 for Washougal information.

Yes, bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the Bidding Company's name, project number and project title, prior to the designated deadline.

Yes, sodium fluoride is added to Camas' water to maintain good dental hygiene.

You can report issues using the Service Request page

Contact: Camas Planning Division on 360.817.1568 to determine if the property is within a critical area.
Email: communitydevelopment@cityofcamas.us

• First, call the non-emergency line at 360-693-3111. A dispatch operator will contact Animal Control or a police officer to respond to your call.
• You will also want to call the Camas-Washougal Animal Control line at 360-835-8701 (press 1) and leave a message related to your lost dog. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
• Call our local shelter, the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, to report a lost or found dog at 360-335-0941.
• Visit the Washougal Animal Control website to see if your dog has been impounded by Animal Control.

If you've sold your property, call the Finance Department at 360-834-2462 at least two days prior to the closing date to prompt a final meter read and the generating of a closing bill. Your billing will cease on the date the deed was legally recorded with Clark County.

If you're a tenant and you will be vacating the property, call the Finance Department at 360-834-2462 at least two days prior to the closing date to prompt a final meter read and the generating of a closing bill.

If you do not contact the City within the required timeframe, you will be responsible for any charges up until the day we are notified of the change in ownership or tenancy.

If you only wish to have services turned off, please call the Finance Department at 360-834-2462 to request that water be turned off. Please keep in mind that billing for service does not stop when service is off, as base fees pay for maintenance of the system that makes service available even when not in use.

The City charges a fee to turn service off to a property; however, there is no fee when you wish to reconnect service. If the turn off is done to allow repairs to be done at the property and is restored on the same day, there is no fee charged. Please keep in mind that there will still be charges accruing at the property that must be paid by the due date to avoid penalties.

Please go to MRSC Rosters at mrscrosters.org to submit an application. 

Submit a completed Statement of Qualifications to Jennifer Hertz, City of Camas, 616 NE 4th Avenue, Camas, WA 98607.

For residential projects, the time varies depending on the volume of plans being reviewed.  Please check with our staff at the time of your submittal. Commercial projects vary in plan review time depending on the type of project.

The tanks are pumped every seven to ten years. The City of Camas is responsible for the pumping and routine maintenance of the tank.The homeowner should not put cleaning additives into their tank.

Our goal is to sweep all public city streets approximately nine times a year. Due to environmental factors such as rain, ice, and leaves on the road, sweeping times can vary significantly. The City of Camas streets are swept in accordance with the operations and maintenance stormwater guidelines.

Street crews are in constant contact with both police and fire during an inclement weather event.  Plows will be dispatched to assist emergency vehicle access into neighborhoods for emergency response.

The lowest level of trash pickup the City offers is every-other-week pickup. If you are not currently signed up for every-other-week trash service, contact the Finance Department at 360-834-2462 to request the lesser pickup service.

The City will pick up a variety of large items for an additional fee (based on the item's size and weight). If you wish to inquire as to the cost for an extra item pickup and/or arrange for the item to be removed on your next pickup day, please contact the Finance Department at 360-834-2462.

No.  Installation of wood-burning appliances are regulated by The Camas Building Department.  You may contact the Building Department at 360-817-1568.

The City does not report late payments to a credit agency.

You will need to obtain a tree removal and general encroachment permit.

The permit is available at Camas Permitting. Phone: 360.817.1568 or email: permits@cityofcamas.us

To apply for the permit you will need to do the following:

1. Fill out both permits.
2. Show the outline of your property, and the approximate location of your house, driveway, street and any other improvements.
3. Indicate the approximate size and species of tree(s) to be removed and provide a reason for removal.

There is a $35 general encroachment permit fee. There is no fee for the tree removal permit.

Recycling is picked up weekly at all times. We do ask that you only leave it curbside for pickup when the can is full enough not to topple over on a windy day though.

Yes, even though you have a septic tank you are still tied into the City of Camas’ sewer main.

Yes. All dogs are required to be on leash within the Camas-Washougal city limits, unless in a designated dog park.

The City will not plow the residential streets outside of the snow policy.  Citizens are responsible to be prepared for being home bound during extended periods. Network with friends, neighbors, and organizations for support. If you feel it is an emergency, call 911.

No, the original document must be delivered to the place designated in the bid specification prior to the requested time.

Call the Camas-Washougal Fire Department at 360-834-2262.  You may schedule a time to discuss the situation with a department member trained in handling juvenile fire starter problems.

If you suspect something is not right with your water quality, please contact the Operations Center at 360-817-1563 or the Finance Department at 360-834-2462 to report your concerns. Someone from the Water Department will be dispatched to test your water for anything abnormal.

During a storm, the limited number of plows and employees are fully utilized to maintain the priority routes in good condition for Citywide emergency vehicle mobility.  If crews start doing side streets, it is our 30 year experience that we can very quickly lose the priority roads thus impairing emergency response and general mobility.  When wrecks occur or cars are abandoned on the main routes it becomes extremely difficult to reopen the main routes.

Stormwater fees are assessments on your bill to help cover the cost of federally-mandated treatment of water runoff. Due to population size, in 2005 the City became large enough to be subject to requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Water Act for the treatment of stormwater runoff.

For complete details please see  Fireworks in Camas and Washougal City Limits .

Call Animal Control immediately at 360-835-8701 and request that an Animal Control Officer investigate your complaint. If violations of local ordinances are found, the pet owner may be cited or the animal(s) may be taken into custody. If this occurs, the owner must pay fees and/or penalties when reclaiming the animal from the animal shelter. When serious violations are reported, such as animal cruelty or dangerous animals, you may need to be willing to testify in court. Additionally, animal control officers may need to ask you to help establish additional evidence (i.e. testimony from neighbors) so they may take enforcement action.

Call the Operations Center during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri. at 360-817-1567. After hours, weekends or holidays call our monitoring service at 360-737-0592.  Please call immediately after silencing the alarm to prevent sewage back up at the residence.

The City of Camas uses a calibrated stamp clock as the official time. It is the responsibility of the bidder to verify the official time and submit prior to the deadline. All bids submitted after the deadline will be deemed by staff to be non-responsive.

The City has an existing water leak credit process that also credits sewer charges to a customer for leaks occurring between November and February. Credit for the water portion of your bill is still subject to the requirements listed in Camas Municipal Code 13.44.030. Leaks occurring between March and October do not affect sewer charges.

If a customer has no prior winter water use from which to calculate an average, the customer defaults to the average, which is 13 units in a 2-month billing cycle. This is to avoid a customer paying for no sewer use during the summer because they used no water during the winter. Although we would like to have an accurate winter average for every customer, there has to be a method for billing customers who occupy during the summer but not the winter when the average is obtained.

The City recognizes that summertime watering of lawns and gardens does not create a greater demand upon the sewer system, and has adjusted accordingly. Customers only pay for direct use during the winter months. For the remainder of the year, sewer billing is based on the average water use for the non-watering months. This billing structure is designed so that customers do not pay sewer charges for water that does not enter the sewer system.

All underground residential lawn sprinkler systems are required to have a backflow prevention assembly installed on the sprinkler system. Backflow prevention devices on certain residential irrigation systems are mandatory in the City of Camas. Backflow devices protect potable (drinkable) water by preventing water on your property from moving back into the main water supply.  

Backflow prevention is a public safety issue that is not always understood or addressed in residential irrigation designs and installations. It is important to understand that backflow prevention devices are designed to protect the City of Camas’ potable water supply from pollutants and contaminants. As a responsible homeowner, you should become aware of the City of Camas’ code requirements for backflow prevention protection. Backflow devices play a key role in keeping our water safe. Knowing why they do, and why they are necessary will help you continue to keep your backflow device in compliance.

The City of Camas maintains the tank pump control panel and line leaving the tank going to the street.The homeowner maintains the line between the house and the tank. 

Prior to a storm when the road surface temperature falls below 38 degrees, the City may apply a liquid de-icer (Magnesium Chloride) to the main arterials.This product helps reduce the formation of ice and will speed the melting process after the storm.The City may also apply a solid de-icer on the main arterial hills.  Due to the expense and corrosive nature of salt, this treatment option is used sparingly. As a last resort, the City may also apply sand. All de-icing products can be corrosive to vehicles. We recommend that you wash your vehicle after major storms.The City of Camas works to minimize the amount of product applied while still maintaining effectiveness.  

The City has three snowplows with solid deicer and sand capabilities along with two liquid deicing units to maintain approximately 45 miles of priority routes and 75 miles of residential streets. The City has prioritized the main transportation corridor routes and the routes needed for emergency service response.  All other streets will be serviced during regularly scheduled hours after the priority routes have been plowed. Plow crews will respond to emergencies in neighborhoods if dispatched by police or fire. The City will tow abandoned vehicles that, in the opinion of the City, pose a danger to the mobility of the emergency routes. The following roads are closed by the City during inclement weather; NW Forest Home Rd. from NW 10th Ave. to NW Astor St., Division St. from NE 6th to NE 11th, NE Dallas St. from NE 6th to NE 14th, NW Dahlia Dr. from NW 31st Ave. to NW 34th Cr., NW Lacamas Lane from NW Norwood St. to NW Lake Rd.

Be prepared – City crews will not be able to plow all the roads to maintain full transportation mobility. Citizens are responsible to be prepared for extended delays during weather events, especially if you live on steep neighborhood streets. The best policy is to stay put! There is always the likelihood that you may be without water and/or power during a storm, so always have a supply of food and water on hand. If you have to travel during these times, be prepared for winter driving (have a vehicle with 4 wheel drive, studs or chains, and carry a car safety kit). Please do not park on priority routes as it makes the removal of snow and ice more difficult. Most importantly, know your driving limitations.

Frequently medical calls require the assistance of more than just the two personnel that arrive on the ambulance. Since all of our staff are medically trained, we frequently utilize the extra personnel from an engine to assist our paramedics. This is in line with federal standards, and allows us to provide the best possible care for the patient.

The following are helpful numbers.  Please contact us if the number you are looking for is not here

Ambulance Billing          360.834.2462

Building Department      360.817.1568

City Administrator          360.834.6864

Customer Service          360.834.6864

Code Enforcement         360.834.4151, opt. 1

Dog Licensing                 360.834.2462

Finance / Utilities            360.834.2462

Fire Marshal                    360.834.6191

Human Resources          360.817.7014

Mayor’s Office                 360.834.6864

Municipal Court              360.397.2125

Parks & Recreation        360.834.5307

Planning Department     360.817.1568

Police (non-emergency) 360.834.4151, opt. 1

Streets / Public Works    360.817.1563

Please contact Brian Monnin by phone 360.817.7388 or email bmonnin@cityofcamas.us, to obtain maps or record drawings of your stormwater facility.  

Please contact Brian Monnin by phone 360.817.7388 or email bmonnin@cityofcamas.us if you have questions.

The stormwater facilities serving subdivisions, private homes and/or businesses in the City are typically maintained by HOAs or private owners.

The only time the City will intentionally skip your trash pickup is if the pickup schedule was altered by inclement weather, a holiday, or construction/maintenance in the area. View the City's holiday pickup schedule. If inclement weather or construction/maintenance are affecting pickup, the crew will return as soon as they are able.

If none of these circumstances apply, the missed pickup was likely just an oversight. You can contact the Finance Department at 360-834-2462 to request a return trip, or the Sanitation Hotline at 360-817-1531 after business hours. If the miss was due to the can not being curbside, or not being out by 6:30 am on pickup day, you may be assessed a return trip fee.

The City of Camas maintenance workers need to know at all times where these lids are located so they can perform routine maintenance and respond quickly to emergency service calls.

Trees provide a number of important benefits to our community. Having trees along our roadways shades the road surface, and reduces urban heat. This shade also helps to reduce the frequency of resurfacing our roads. Trees on our properties provide benefits in reducing energy costs for heating and cooling.

In the City of Camas, the owner of a property is the City's customer at all times. We may put a tenant's name on a billing at the tenant's request.

If you are a new property owner, and you have not yet seen the bill, or if you sold your property and are still receiving bills, please contact the Finance Department at 360-834-2462 immediately so that appropriate steps can be taken to correct this situation. Keep in mind that per Camas Municipal Code 13.44.040, the seller of the property is required to notify us at least two days prior to the closing date, or be held responsible for all billing up to the point the City receives notice of the ownership change.

For the safety of all involved, we ask that you NEVER put used hypodermic needles ("sharps") in your trash. Accidental pokes and the spread of disease are a very serious risk to the workers who handle your trash both at the City level and at the transfer stations. Your pharmacy should have information about disposal options for these items, or you can read about recycling/disposing of used hypodermic needles on the Clark County website.

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