The purpose of design and construction requirements are to protect, maintain and to enhance water quality and the environment for the citizens in the City of Camas (City) as well as comply with government regulations.
The City Municipal Code 14.02 Stormwater Control governs stormwater design. The City has also developed the Camas Design Standards Manual to provide guidance and requirements for the installation of new infrastructure.
The City of Camas (City) operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Permit issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology). The NPDES Permit is a set of guidelines that regulates stormwater runoff management of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4). The City is committed to protecting water resources and complying with permit requirements.
Here are the highlights and a few video clips describing how the plan was created in 2017 and will be implemented throughout the years 2018-2020:
Information Gathering
Interviews and meetings with Key Stakeholders took place over a three month period, which helped to formulate key elements to the plan. Key stakeholders included:
The City of Camas has adopted a City Strategic Plan to provide guidance and leadership through the next three years. Each year, the Strategic Plan will be reviewed to highlight achievements and to assure the plan is progressing.
Our Mission
The City of Camas commits to preserving its heritage, sustaining and enhancing a high quality of life for all its citizens and developing the community to meet the challenges of the future.
The City of Camas has several boards and commissions that citizens can volunteer to serve on. Volunteers who serve on these boards and commissions are a vital component to the success of local government. Individuals who serve on boards and commissions are from a variety of occupational and community interest backgrounds. These positions are uncompensated and only Camas residents are eligible to apply.
To see what City boards, committees and commissions citizens can volunteer to serve on to the Boards and Commissions menu.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us! When our community comes together, we thrive together. There are many ways to get involved, in a variety of departments and assignments. All volunteers must first complete a Volunteer Services Interest form, located here. Each department will have different openings and volunteer needs at any given time.
The City requires an individual to obtain a vehicle restoration permit if they own a vehicle that has been declared a public nuisance/junk vehicle and meets any of the following categories:
All businesses located within the city limits whose service is to provide vehicles for hire (including limousines, taxicabs, and/or vans) must obtain a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. An application can be obtained online or in person at City Hall. The completed form must be submitted to the Finance Department between the hours of 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., M-F.
Upon submission of a completed application, a public hearing will be set whereupon the City Council will issue a decision for approval or denial of the application.
A solicitor/hawker/peddler license is required for each individual who may go from home to home, on City streets or sidewalks, or other public places within the city limits to sell or solicit orders for goods. Licenses do not cover the business; each person selling on behalf of a business must have an individual license.
