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 Examiner:
Makes 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 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 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
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 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.
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
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Monday |
12:30 – 5:30 |
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Tuesday & Thursday |
12:00– 8:00 |
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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.
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The discharge of firearms is prohibited within the city
limits.
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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.
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
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Spayed or Neutered |
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Unaltered |
$30.00 |
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Late Fee |
$10.00 |
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Senior Citizen/Disabled Discount |
50% of normal fee. |
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Replacement dog tag |
No Charge |
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Kennel License |
$25.00 |
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Guard dog license |
$50.00 |
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Administration Fee |
$ 2.00 Eff. 12/1/00 |
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 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:
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Two sets of structural plans
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Site plan showing dimensions of property; placement of all
buildings on the property; and relationship of building to property
lines.
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Dimensions of all buildings including new construction.
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Contractor’s name, mailing address, phone number &
Washington State Contractor’s license number.
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Parcel number
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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.
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Under 500 sq. ft. |
No Charge |
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501-2000 sq. ft. |
$ 20.00 |
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2001-10,000 sq. ft |
$ 75.00 |
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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
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FIRST 50 FEET |
EA. ADD’L 50 FEET |
PAVEMENT AGE |
MULTIPLIER |
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$100.00 |
$25.00 |
OVER 5 YEARS |
1 |
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$100.00 |
$25.00 |
3-5 YEARS |
2 |
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$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.
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.
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.
JARPA
application is required for substantial development within 200 feet of
any shoreline.
A SEPA checklist is required for any development
project unless categorically exempted by Municipal Code 18.04.080
DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE
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Shoreline/JARPA Permit |
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Short Plat Preliminary Review |
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Short Plat Final Review |
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Subdivision Preliminary Review |
$ 500.00
plus $50.00 per lot |
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Subdivision Final Review |
$ 500.00
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Planned Unit Development Preliminary |
$ 500.00
plus $50.00 per lot |
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Planned Unit Development Final |
$ 500.00
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Boundary Line Adjustment |
$ 150.00
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Variance/Conditional Use Permit |
$ 450.00 * |
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Annexation |
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Appeal of Administrative Decisions |
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Vacation of Right-of-Way |
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SEPA Checklist |
$ 200.00** |
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Comprehensive Plan Amendments
0-5 acres
5.1 – 19.99 acres
Over 20 acres |
$ 500.00
$ 1000.00
$ 1500.00 |
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Flood Elevation Certificates |
$ 25.00
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***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
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Monday ‑ Friday |
6:00 ‑ 8:00 |
Adult lap swim |
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Summer swim team |
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10:00 -12:30 |
Lessons |
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1:00 ‑ 5:00 |
Open swim |
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5:00 ‑ 6:00 |
Adult lap swim |
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Open swim |
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Saturday |
1:00 - 5:00 |
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Sunday |
1:00 ‑ 5:00 |
Open swim |
Water Park Fees
City Resident Non-Resident
General
Admission*
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$2.00
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$2.00
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Individual
Season Pass
|
$75.00
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$100.00
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Family Season
Pass **
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$150.00
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$175.00
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20 Punch Pass
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$ 36.00
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$ 36.00
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Swimming
Lessons
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$ 20.00
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$ 25.00
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Pool Rental per
hour (****incl. minimum 2 guards)
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$ 75.00 +
$10.00 per extra guard required
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$ 93.00 +
$10.00 per extra guard required
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Swim diapers
***
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Price available
at pool
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Goggles
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Price available
at pool
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Swim caps
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Price available
at pool
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*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.
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
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Adult Lot |
$600.00 |
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Cremains Lot |
$300.00 |
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Infant Lot |
$300.00 |
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Cemetery Endowment Care (Initial interment) |
$150.00 |
SERVICES
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Adult Interment |
$400.00 |
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1st Cremains in adult or cremains
lot |
$200.00 |
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2nd/3rd Cremains
Interment |
$300.00 |
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Cemetery Endowment Care (each additional
interment) |
$150.00 |
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Infant Interment |
$200.00 |
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Scattering Garden Interment |
$ 75.00 |
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Saturday Interment Additional Fee (Conclude by
11:00 a.m.) |
$300.00 |
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Saturday Interment (Conclude after 11:00 a.m.) |
$500.00 |
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Weekday overtime charge (after 2:30 p.m.) |
$300.00 |
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Disinterment – Regular |
$600.00 |
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Disinterment – Cremains |
$200.00 |
MARKER SETTING
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Marker Setting (No border pour) |
$150.00 |
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VA Marker Setting (Including border/base pour) |
$230.00 |
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Scattering Garden Marker Setting |
$ 50.00 |
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Concrete Border or Base |
$ 80.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS
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Flower Vase (Including tax) |
$21.60 |
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Flower Vase Setting Fee |
$ 5.00 |
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Concrete Burial Liner (Incl. delivery/tax) |
$486.00 |
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Concrete Cremains Liner (Including tax) |
$108.00 |
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Ownership Transfer Fee |
$ 15.00 |
Effective: January 1, 2006
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.
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
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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
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1 can |
$26.00 |
$34.00 |
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2 cans |
$52.00 |
$68.00 |
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Over 25’ from curb charge |
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Special pickups |
$15.00 |
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Excess refuse |
$6.00 |
CONTAINERS PER MONTH
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Basic fee per month (two cubic yard container)
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Tipping fee, per time
emptied |
$ 25.00 |
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Temporary dumpster delivery fee |
15.00 |
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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
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