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CITY CONTACT INFORMATION

Cashmere City Hall
101 Woodring Street
Cashmere, WA  98815-1034
(509) 782-3513     (509) 782-2840 FAX
E-mail – mail@cityofcashmere.org
Web Site – www.cityofcashmere.org 

Mayor –   

City Council -                   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gordon K. Irle

Dean T. Falteisek
Debbie Knutsen                      
Skip Moore                        
Bruce Moses                               
Jim Fletcher

 

City Clerk-Treasurer – Kay Jones 

Planning/Building Director - Mark Botello 

Director of Operations - Bob Schmidt

Fire Chief – Rob Sweigard - 679-0606 

Cashmere City Pool – 782-1300 

OTHER AGENCY CONTACTS 

Cashmere Chamber of Commerce - (509) 782-7404
     President –  Greg Taylor
 
Cashmere Library –
782-3314 

Chelan County Fairgrounds - (509) 782-3232 

Chelan County Historical Museum – (509) 782-3230   


 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

COUNCILS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

The following is a list of boards, commissions and committees effecting Cashmere and their purposes:

City Council:  Decision-making entity for the City. Approves all expenditures, payroll, budget, ordinances, policies, etc., for the City.  Five council members are elected for 4-year terms.  City Council meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall council chambers.  Council meetings are open to the public. 

Planning Commission: Reviews zoning and land-use issues making recommendations to the city council.  The commission meets the first Monday of each month at City Hall at 5:00 p.m. 

Tree Committee:  Develops a comprehensive tree plan and makes recommendations for removal and replanting of city-owned trees.   

Hearing ExaminerMakes determinations on conditional use permits and variances, subdivisions, appeals of administrative decisions, and SEPA appeals.  Applications for these permits may be obtained at City Hall. 

Economic Development Commission:  Mandated to monitor, assess and strengthen existing economic development strategies and develop new strategies for economic development. 

BUSINESS PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

Business license: A City business license is required for any business based inside the city limits of Cashmere, including home businesses, day cares, etc. Initial fee $20.00, yearly renewal $10.00.   

Business licenses expire on June 30 of each year.  A late fee of $40.00 shall be applied 45 days after the due date.  Any person failing to pay a renewal fee within ninety days after due date shall be guilty of an infraction and shall be required to pay an additional penalty of $200.00. 

A person who fails to obtain a business license shall be guilty of an infraction and shall be required to pay a penalty of $250.00.     

Certain inspections, such as fire inspection, health department approval or building inspection, may be required. 

Conditional Use Permit:  Required for any property use other than uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the property is located. For home businesses, Group A, which has little impact on the neighborhood, requires no public hearing; Group B, which creates parking, traffic or other impact on the neighborhood, requires a public hearing. A non-refundable application fee will be charged if a hearing is required. 

Sign permit:  Required for any sign, new or altered, displayed inside the city limits of Cashmere.  Includes banners, signs painted on windows, mounted on buildings, free-standing signs, sandwich boards, etc. One-time application fee $15.00 for 1 or 2 signs, $25.00 for 3 or more signs. Schools and governmental agencies are exempt from permit fees. 

Taxi license:  Required for Cashmere-based taxi businesses.  $25.00 yearly renewal fee.  Taxi inspection and insurance certificate required. 

Fireworks permit:  Required in order to sell or discharge fireworks inside the city limits. $20.00 fee, plus $300 bond. 

Vendor permit:  For sale of goods or services in City of Cashmere parks.  A multiple vendor event permit is available for large events. 

1.     Quarterly.  $150.00

2.     Event.  $50.00

3.     Multiple Vendor Event.  $50.00 plus $10.00 for each vendor attending. 

Special Use Permit:  For events on City property such as parades, beer gardens, events in parks, etc., requiring reservation of the area and/or unusual services provided by the City. $20.00 permit fee.  Cashmere School District is exempt from the special use permit fee. 

Additional permit fees

An additional fee of $20.00 may be charged when City electricity is used depending on event.  If extra porta-potties are required due to the size or location of an event, City shall provide them at the expense of sponsor. 

If excess refuse is generated by the event, sponsor will be charged the rate quoted under refuse rates in this booklet for each 32-gallon can equivalent. 

CASHMERE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Cashmere is served by a volunteer fire department.  The fire station is located at the corner of Cottage Avenue and Woodring Street.  CALL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES, all other business may be handled through City Hall.  Cashmere also has a medical aid unit staffed with trained, volunteer E.M.T. personnel.  

FIRE INSPECTION

The City of Cashmere has implemented a “Fire & Life Safety Self-inspection” program.  Once each year a self-inspection form will be forwarded to businesses.  An administration fee of $20 will be charged and a “Certificate of Occupancy” will be issued annually. Random verification inspections will be performed by the City’s fire inspector.  On-site inspections for those businesses which do not comply with the self-inspection requirements will be charged an additional fee of $50.00.  Effective December 1, 2006 

LAW ENFORCEMENT

The City contracts with the Chelan County Sheriff's Department for police coverage. For police business that is non-emergency please call 667-6851 or CALL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES.  

VOTER REGISTRATION

Voter registration applications, transfers, and name changes, can be picked up at City Hall.  Registration books are closed to all applications 30 days prior to an election date.  For information about your current registration call the Chelan County Auditor's office, 667-6800.  

LIBRARY

The Cashmere library is located on the corner of Woodring Street and Elberta Avenue and is administered by the North Central Regional Library District.  It is available to all citizens. Telephone 782-3314.  

 Library hours

Monday

12:30 – 5:30

Tuesday & Thursday

12:00– 8:00

Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday

  9:30 – 5:30

 

MISCELLANEOUS CITY REGULATIONS

For the health and safety of the citizens of Cashmere, the following regulations apply: 

v     Outdoor burning is not allowed within the city limits.  

v     The discharge of firearms is prohibited within the city limits. 

v     Snow removal from sidewalks is the responsibility of the adjacent landowner. 

v     Parking is prohibited on the streets or alleys of Cashmere between the hours of 4:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. during the months of November through March, subject to towing and fine.  This is to allow for snow removal. 

v     Overnight parking in City parking lots is prohibited at all times, with the exception of a designated area in the City parking lot on Aplets Way for residents with no off-street parking.  No vehicle may be parked on any street, alley or right of way for more than 48 hours.  Trailers may not be parked overnight on any city street. 

ANIMAL CONTROL

Cashmere has a dog leash law which requires that all dogs within the city limits be licensed and kept under the control and restraint of their owners or a responsible person, AT ALL TIMES.  

Dog licenses are required for any dog residing in the city, four months of age or older, and can be obtained at City Hall on or before January 1.  They expire every year on February 28.  Written notice is given in December of each year.  After March 1 of each year a late fee will apply, with the exception of a new dog to the area.  

A kennel license is required for more than three dogs over four months of age. Zoning restrictions may apply.
 

DOG LICENSE FEES 

Spayed or Neutered

 $10.00

 Unaltered

 $30.00 

Late Fee   

$10.00

Senior Citizen/Disabled Discount

50% of normal fee.

Replacement dog tag

No Charge

Kennel License

$25.00

Guard dog license   

$50.00

Administration Fee

$ 2.00   Eff. 12/1/00

Effective Date January 1, 2004 

OTHER ANIMAL CONTROL FEES

The animal control authority is authorized to impose the following fees, based upon actual cost and related indirect costs:  detention fee, daily boarding fee, adoption fee, vaccination fee and lost identification replacement fee.  Effective:  January 10, 2000 

BUILDING PERMITS

Building permit applications may be submitted at City Hall  Permit fees are determined using the International Building Code Tables to calculate fees. 

The information required for a building permit application includes the following:

v     Two sets of structural plans

v     Site plan showing dimensions of property; placement of all buildings on the property; and relationship of building to property lines.

v     Dimensions of all buildings including new construction.

v     Contractor’s name, mailing address, phone number & Washington State Contractor’s license number.

v     Parcel number

v     Legal description 

Building permits are required for -

1.     Any new construction, remodeling or addition that modifies the roof or foundation structure or a bearing wall of the building.  This does not include interior improvements which do not affect the structural integrity of the building such as new flooring, wall coverings, etc. 

2.     Fences - A $5.00 permit is issued to ensure the builder is aware of zoning requirements.  Effective August 26, 1996 

3.     Sprinkler systems - A permit is issued to ensure that the installer places a backflow prevention device between the city water system and the private residence. 

4.     Wood stoves - A $10.00 permit is issued for new installations and a $30.00 permit for an inspection of any previous installation.  Effective August 26, 1996 

5.     Swimming pools, both in-ground and above ground. 

6.  Decks over 30” above ground level or roofed decks. 

7.     Retaining walls over 4’ tall as measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall. 

8.     Installation of propane tanks - $25.00 inspection fee. 

9.     Installation of gas appliances/fireplace logs - Varies 

10.Installation/decommissioning of underground storage tanks. $45.00 

11.Demolition of buildings – Cost of permit calculated by square footage of building.           

Under 500 sq. ft.

No Charge

501-2000 sq. ft.

$ 20.00

2001-10,000 sq. ft

$ 75.00

10,001 & over

$150.00

 Effective Date:  December 1, 2000 

MISCELLANEOUS BILLS

It is City policy to bill for services, materials and labor that cannot be added to a utility bill or for customers who do not have a utility account with the City, including but not limited to the following:  Cemetery plot purchase agreements, cemetery vases and vase setting fees, water from hydrants, water/wastewater/electrical service repairs, and system development fees. 

Miscellaneous bills under $500.00 are due and payable when issued.  For miscellaneous bills over $500.00, monthly payments may be arranged by signing a time payment agreement.  Miscellaneous bills of $500.00 to $1000.00 may be paid in six monthly payments.  Amounts $1001.00 to $5000.00 may be paid in twelve monthly payments, and amounts over $5000.00 may be paid in twenty-four monthly payments..   A finance charge of 5% a.p.r., compounded monthly, or $5.00, whichever is greater, will be charged on balances of $50.00 or more. 

Late Payments

Payments are due and payable on the last working day of the month in which the statement is issued.  Bills not paid by 5:00 p.m. on the date due are subject to a late payment penalty of $10.00.  

Payment default

Payments over 30 days past due will be considered in default.  In the case of water/wastewater/electrical service repairs, failure to pay an invoice in a timely manner or neglecting monthly payments will result in disconnection of the service for which the invoice was presented, and/or a utility lien on the property.  Cemetery plots may be repossessed upon default of payments, and payments received prior to default shall be retained by the City as liquidated damages.  All other bills may be turned over to a collection agency upon default.

Effective January 1, 2006
 

DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 

STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMIT

Required to perform any work or activity within city rights-of-way, including driveway approaches.  This permit may be obtained at City Hall. Adopted 9/26/94 

FIRST 50 FEET

EA. ADD’L 50 FEET

PAVEMENT AGE

MULTIPLIER

$100.00

$25.00

OVER 5 YEARS

1

$100.00

$25.00

3-5 YEARS

2

$100.00

$25.00

1-2 YEARS

3

 

 


The permit fee is $100.00 for the first 50 feet and $25.00 for each additional 50 feet, or part

thereof, multiplied by the street age multiplier. The pavement age shall be the age calculated from the last time the street was paved to the time of the application. 

Example:  300’ street cut on 4 year old pavement= $100.00, 1st 50’; $125.00, additional distance; X multiplier of 2 = $450.00 

Effective January 1, 2001 

VARIANCE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

A variance is required any time a modification of the application of Title 17, Zoning, is requested for a particular property.  These requirements include, but are not limited to, front, side, and rear yard setbacks, height limits, lot size limits and maximum lot coverage.  Application fee is non-refundable. A public hearing is required. Criteria for special exceptions to Title 17 Zoning are available at City Hall. 

CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS

A conditional use permit is required whenever a property use, which, because of characteristics peculiar to such use, the size, technological processes or equipment, or because of the exact location with reference to surroundings, streets, and existing improvements or demands upon public facilities, requires a special permit. Conditional uses include, but are not limited to, home occupations; bed & breakfast guest houses; public & private schools; child day care and preschool facilities; schools and studios for group instruction; clinics, hospitals, and sanitariums; municipal buildings; and places of public and private assembly. 

BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENTS

A boundary line adjustment may be used when one or more owners of adjoining property wish to change a common property line location.  Application for boundary line adjustment may be obtained at City Hall. 

SHORT PLATS

A short plat is required when a city lot is to be divided into two to four lots. The application consists of property and owner information and a checklist of information that must be provided for approval of the short plat. 

SUBDIVISIONS

A subdivision is required when property is to be divided into more than 4 lots. Preliminary application must be submitted for preliminary approval. An additional fee will be charged for final approval. Application consists of property information and a checklist of required information.  Final subdivision requires approval by the Planning Commission and City Council of Cashmere. 

JOINT AQUATIC RESOURCE PERMIT APPLICATION (JARPA)/SHORELINE PERMIT

JARPA application is required for substantial development within 200 feet of any shoreline.   

STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT PROCEDURES

A SEPA checklist is required for any development project unless categorically exempted by Municipal Code 18.04.080

DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE

Shoreline/JARPA Permit

 $1,000.00

Short Plat Preliminary Review

$   250.00 plus $50.00 per lot

Short Plat Final Review

 $   250.00

Subdivision Preliminary Review

 $   500.00 plus $50.00 per lot

Subdivision Final Review

 $   500.00

Planned Unit Development Preliminary

 $   500.00 plus $50.00 per lot

Planned Unit Development Final

 $   500.00

Boundary Line Adjustment

 $   150.00

Variance/Conditional Use Permit

 $   450.00 *

Annexation

 $1,500.00

Appeal of Administrative Decisions

 $   450.00

Vacation of Right-of-Way

 50% of appraised value

SEPA Checklist

 $   200.00**

Comprehensive Plan Amendments

   0-5 acres

   5.1 – 19.99 acres

   Over 20 acres

$   500.00

$ 1000.00

$ 1500.00

Flood Elevation Certificates

$     25.00

***Grading, Excavation & Landfill Permit

$     25.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



*Effective Date: July 11, 2000                                                                 

**Effective Date:  December 1, 2006

CITY PARKS AND RECREATION


The City of Cashmere owns and maintains seven city parks at the following locations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Riverside Park: On Riverside Drive accessed by Maple and Woodring Streets. Contains playground, volleyball court, picnic area, take-out ramp for rafters and kayakers, and an open playing field.  

Commercial use of the rafter landing is paid for by the commercial rafting companies at a rate of $2.50 per person.  The revenue generated by commercial rafters has been used to maintain and upgrade the park. Changing rooms and rest rooms are provided at the south side of Riverside Center, and portable toilets are located at the east end of the park. 

Rate effective January 1, 1995 

A paved trail for walking, biking and skating runs the full length of the park and along the dike from Aplets Way to N. Douglas Street. 

The city accepts reservations for the picnic area at the east end of the park.  The reservation fee is $20.00 non-refundable.  There is a $50.00 cleaning deposit also required.  Applications are available at City Hall. Rate effective June 28, 1999. 

The Cashmere Riverside Center is located in Riverside Park.  This 8000 square foot facility is available for rent to individuals, groups, and organizations by calling 509.782.2178.   

Cottage Avenue Park:  Cottage Avenue between Parkhill Street and Vine Street. Contains monkey bars, swings, picnic tables. 

Ardeta Park:  Corner of Cottage Avenue and Aplets Way.  

Simpson Park:  Pioneer Avenue between Chapel Street and Tigner Road. Contains playground, picnic tables. 

River Street Park:  River Street.  

Railroad Park:  Corner of Mission Avenue and Aplets Way. Picnic tables only. 

Water Park: The heated, outdoor swimming pool is open from mid-June through August or early September depending upon school opening/closing dates. Reservations for pool rental are available by special arrangement with the pool manager. Swim teams are formed and entered in competition with surrounding cities.  Swim team information is available at the pool. 

Water Park Rules

1.     Shower before swimming.

2.     No persons with a communicable disease may use the pool.

3.     No open cuts/wounds allowed in pool.

4.     No person under the influence of alcohol or drugs may enter the pool.

5.     Swim  suits only – no cut offs or shorts.

6.     Swim Diapers are required for all children under the age of three who are not toilet trained.  Diapers may be purchased at the pool counter.

7.     No street clothes on pool deck.

8.     No masks or fins during open swims.

9.     No lifejackets or other flotation devices deeper than the four foot area.

10. No chewing  gum or smoking in the facility.

11. All bags, food, sunscreen, etc. must be kept either in a locker or on the grass

12. No swearing, running, pushing or dunking.

13. No swimming in diving area.

14. Children ages 5 and under must be in reach of a mature and responsible adult at all times.  There must be one adult for every three children age 5 and under. 

Anyone who fails to observe these rules or obey the lifeguards will be removed from the pool.  Continued violation will result in loss of swimming privileges. 

   Water Park Schedule

Monday ‑ Friday 

 6:00 ‑ 8:00 

Adult lap swim

 

 8:00 - 10:00

Summer swim team

                             

10:00 -12:30 

Lessons

                              

 1:00 ‑ 5:00 

Open swim

                             

 5:00 ‑ 6:00 

Adult lap swim

                              

 6:00 ‑ 8:00

Open swim

Saturday       

 1:00 - 5:00

Open swim

Sunday

 1:00 ‑ 5:00

Open swim             

    Water Park Fees 

                                                  City Resident           Non-Resident

General Admission*

$2.00

$2.00

Individual Season Pass

$75.00

$100.00

Family Season Pass **

$150.00

$175.00

20 Punch Pass

$ 36.00

$ 36.00

Swimming Lessons

$ 20.00

$ 25.00

Pool Rental per hour (****incl. minimum 2 guards)

$ 75.00 + $10.00 per extra guard required

$ 93.00 + $10.00 per extra guard required

Swim diapers ***

Price available at pool

 

Goggles

Price available at pool

 

Swim caps

Price available at pool

 

*General Admission applies to all persons entering the facility with the exception of children under 1 year who enter free of charge

 

**Immediate Family only means parents/legal guardians and children, not grandparents and cousins, etc.

 

***Swim diapers are required for all children under the age of three who are not toilet trained.  They can be purchased at the pool counter.

 ****Pool Rental includes a minimum of 2 guards, however, one guard for every 30 persons is required.                 

Effective July 1, 2004
 

CASHMERE CEMETERY

Cashmere owns, maintains and operates the cemetery located at Pioneer Avenue and Evergreen Drive.  The City also owns the Treadwell-Brisky cemetery located off Wohlers Road which is limited to the use of the Treadwell and Brisky families.  All arrangements for plots, interments, marker settings, and vases must be made through City Hall. Grave markers may also be purchased at City Hall. A publication containing cemetery regulations may be viewed at City Hall.

                                                CEMETERY RATES

LOT PURCHASE

Adult Lot  

$600.00

Cremains Lot

$300.00

Infant Lot

$300.00

Cemetery Endowment Care (Initial interment)

$150.00

 

SERVICES

Adult Interment

$400.00

1st Cremains in adult or cremains lot

$200.00

2nd/3rd Cremains Interment

$300.00

Cemetery Endowment Care (each additional interment)

$150.00

Infant Interment

$200.00

Scattering Garden Interment

$ 75.00

Saturday Interment Additional Fee (Conclude by 11:00 a.m.)

$300.00

Saturday Interment (Conclude after 11:00 a.m.)

$500.00

Weekday overtime charge (after 2:30 p.m.)

$300.00

Disinterment – Regular

$600.00

Disinterment – Cremains

$200.00

 

MARKER SETTING

Marker Setting (No border pour)

$150.00

VA Marker Setting (Including border/base pour)

$230.00

Scattering Garden Marker Setting

$ 50.00

Concrete Border or Base

$ 80.00

 

MISCELLANEOUS

Flower Vase (Including tax)

$21.60

Flower Vase Setting Fee

$  5.00

Concrete Burial Liner (Incl. delivery/tax)

$486.00

Concrete Cremains Liner (Including tax)

$108.00

Ownership Transfer Fee

$ 15.00

Effective:   January 1, 2006 

SANITATION/REFUSE PICKUP 

The City Sanitation Department not only handles refuse pickup for the entire city, but also runs a comprehensive recycling program.  Please refer to the recycling section for pick up information and a map of drop off points.  

HOLIDAY PICK UP SCHEDULE

If your pickup day falls on a holiday it will be collected the next working day, with the exception of Thanksgiving when Thursday’s refuse will be picked up on Wednesday and Friday’s refuse will be picked up on the following Monday. 

The following map shows days of refuse pick up for each section of the city:


 

REFUSE RATES

Rates are structured to encourage participation in Cashmere’s free curbside recycle pickup program.  The City single 32-gallon container rate is significantly lower than larger tip-cart rates. 

Monthly Rates

Twenty-gallon can

 $9.00

Thirty-two gallon can

$12.00

The City supplies tipper cans for customers who require more than one 32-gallon can.    

Monthly Tipper Can rates

                         68-Gallon Can                95-Gallon Can

1 can

 $26.00

$34.00

2 cans

 $52.00

$68.00

 

ADDITIONAL CHARGES

Over 25’ from curb charge

$2.50

Special pickups

$15.00

Excess refuse

$6.00

 

CONTAINERS PER MONTH 

Basic fee per month (two cubic yard container)

 80.00

Tipping fee, per time emptied                     

$ 25.00

Temporary dumpster delivery fee

  15.00

Temporary dumpster removal fee

  15.00

 Dumpsters emptied on an on-call basis will be charged the $15.00 special pickup fee per trip plus the $25.00 tipping fee. 

Rates subject to change by ordinance.  Ordinances are published in the official City newspaper, the Cashmere Valley Record. 

Effective: January 1, 2006

RECYCLING

We believe recycling is an important part of our world today.  The City of Cashmere has a truck that is designed specifically for the purpose of collecting recyclable items.  The truck has five compartments that can be dumped separately.  

The City also provides a drop-off point for recycling materials.  The recycle center is located at the west end of River Street, and is open 24 hours a day.

Place recyclable items next to your refuse cans, and the truck will pick them up every other week on your regular refuse collection day. (See recycle calendar) There is no charge for this service.  If it is raining or snowing, please hold your recyclable