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Neighborhoods

Office of Neighborhoods, Neighborhood Associations

Walkaround Guide

10 great walks in and around Vancouver, selected for beginning walkers and suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.

Art and Culture

Public Art and Historic Preservation

Parks, Trails, and Recreation Programs

Recreation and sports programs for residents of all ages, nearly 7,000 acres of parkland, over 44 miles of trails, and facilities including pools, a tennis/racquetball center, and community centers.

Vancouver Sparkles

Does someone in your neighborhood help make Vancouver a great place to live? Nominate them for a Vancouver Sparkles award.

Water Resources Education Center

Entertaining exhibits, educational programs, activities and community events designed to teach us all how to be excellent stewards of water resources and how to use water wisely. Fun for all ages!

Volunteer Opportunities

We value volunteers and encourage involvement, whether it is within the neighborhood or within the larger community, because it promotes a healthy city.

Senior Programs

Senior activities, Meals on Wheels, Senior Messenger newspaper, Safety information from the Fire Department

Sister City - Joyo, Japan

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Program information, resources, applications materials

Community Mediation Services (a non-profit community organization)

Mediation is a voluntary process that offers Clark County residents an informal, private way to improve communications and resolve disagreements.

Neighborhood Traffic Safety Alliance

Citizen volunteers from Vancouver’s neighborhoods advocate for neighborhood traffic safety and advise the City’s Transportation Services Department.

Community Links

City Government

Budget

Current and past City budgets, and information about the budget process.

Mayor and City Council

Meeting agendas, summaries, minutes, and information about Councilmembers

Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Current and recent past City Council meeting documents

Boards and Commissions

Vancouver city government is enhanced by the citizen volunteers who serve on various boards and commissions.

Municipal Code

Complete text of the Vancouver Municipal Code

State of the City, 2012

Save the date: March 16, 2012, 10:30 am at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St.

Recovery Act in Vancouver

The City of Vancouver is seeking ARRA funding for as many local government projects and programs as possible.

Horizons

Horizons is a value-based process using the city’s six Strategic Commitments as the guiding framework for prioritizing and realigning city services.

Vancouver's New City Hall - 415 W. 6th Street.

City staff are moving in this month, and a public open house is set for September.

Financial Reports

Quarterly and annual reports of the City's revenues and expenses

City Office Locations, Downtown

City Hall and other City offices, major County offices, State and Federal Offices

Audit Reports

Annual Audits of City Finances

Interlocal Agreements

Agreements between the City of Vancouver and other government agencies.

Public Records

Official Public Records of the City of Vancouver, including staff reports, resolutions, and ordinances

Performance Measurement and Management

Doing a good job is no longer good enough for government; we must perform on par with the best private sector businesses and seek new ways to do better with the resources we have available.

City Charter

The official charter of the City of Vancouver

Strategic Plan

Strategic commitments that are the guide posts in helping to realize the community's vision and to accomplish the City's mission.

City Attorney

City Manager

Fact Sheets

Quick information about city programs and issues

Building, Planning & Environment

Columbia River Crossing

Columbia River Crossing is a bridge, transit and highway improvement project aimed at reducing congestion and improving safety problems on a five-mile segment of Interstate 5.

Sustainable Vancouver

Sustainability asks all of us, as a community, to participate in a nonpartisan way to preserve our future.

Building Permits - Apply Online

Licensed contractors can now purchase electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits on the Web. Anyone can look up a permit or find information about a parcel of land.

Building and Development Permits

Building, land use, engineering, development permits and building inspection scheduling

Fire Code Information and Forms

Material storage forms, access requirements for fire equipment, and other information for builders and developers.

Annexation

Annexation helps ensure consistent and unified level of urban service.

Engineering Review

Information related to civil engineering design, review timelines, checklists, standard details, and approval blocks and forms.

Zoning Ordinance

Land Use and Development regulations (Title 20) in the Vancouver Municipal Code.

Zoning Map

Detailed map showing zoning and comprehensive plan land-use designations, presented as area maps covering all parts of the city.

Park & Trail Planning

Fruit Valley Subarea Plan

The city is working with stakeholders to prepare a Fruit Valley Subarea Plan.

Fourth Plain Plan

The City completed a plan for the Fourth Plain Boulevard corridor from St. Johns Boulevard to Burton Road, including the surrounding neighborhoods. Planners are exploring ways to improve the livability of the neighborhood.

Comprehensive Plan for Vancouver

Adopted by Vancouver's City Council on Nov. 11, 2011

112th Avenue Corridor

The City of Vancouver will begin working with residents, businesses and other stakeholders on a planning effort for the NE 112th Avenue corridor.

Eastside Water Line

The City has installed a new, large diameter water transmission main line in McGillivray Boulevard and Southeast 164th Avenue to ensure continued supply of clean drinking water on Vancouver's eastside.

Municipal Code Transportation Update

This update will focus primarily on provisions addressing land development, management of the public right-of-way and transportation infrastructure.

Vancouver Lake Watershed Partnership

The City has joined with other government agencies and local citizens to explore issues and potential strategies for the future of Vancouver Lake.

Urban Forestry

Preserves and enhances the urban forest through tree regulations and tree planting coordination.

The Water All Around Us – Surface and Groundwater Program

Vancouver’s surface and groundwater management, Stormwater Ordinance, Water Resources Protection Program, spill reporting; erosion prevention, watersheds and more information for residents and businesses.

Riverview Gateway Subarea Plan

The City completed a subarea plan for future mixed use urban development once mining activities are completed in the Fisher and WSDOT quarries at the corner of 192nd Avenue and SR-14.

Central Park Plan Update

The City completed the Central Park Plan and related Vancouver Municipal Code amendment, 20.640, Vancouver Central Park Plan District. The Central Park Plan area is bordered by the Columbia River, Interstate 5, Fourth Plain, and Reserve Street.

Lower Grand Employment Area

The City has focused attention on the City Center area west of I-5, the Central Park area and the Columbia Shores area south of SR-14.

Transportation Planning

Planning for Vancouver's growing transportation needs.

Transportation Development Review

Road modifications, impact fees, drafting standards, and standard detail drawings.

Transportation Improvement Program

City Council adopts an updated version of this plan each year, identifying transportation-related projects the City intends to begin within the next six years.

Water Resources Protection Program

Environmental protections for ground water resources

Planning Commission

Appointed by City Council to conduct studies and hold public hearings on mixed use master plans, comprehensive plan amendments, rezone requests and zoning text amendments.

Environmental Planning

The City has a consolidated critical areas ordinance to protect wetlands, streams and water bodies, steep slopes and geological hazard areas, priority habitats, riparian areas and floodplains.

Train Horn Noise

First Tuesday

Monthly discussions of current issues and topics facing the community, hosted by the Planning Commission.

Section 30

The City is working with stakeholders to refine and update the existing Section 30 Subarea Plan.

Business & Economic Development

Business and Special Licenses

Application form, business license requirements and fees, information about other city licenses, and resources about doing business in Vancouver.

Other Licenses & Permits

Licenses in Vancouver, Clark County, or Washington State

Procurement Services

Bidding for City projects, supplier registrations, and surplus auctions.

Economic Development

Vancouver City Center Vision

Downtown Development Projects

Waterfront Development

Development of the Vancouver waterfront will reconnect 35 acres along the Columbia River to the city's historic core, creating a vibrant community for all to explore.

Services & Public Safety

Police Department

Vancouver Police Department news, crime prevention and public safety, community involvement, and police careers

At Your Service

Your Water, Sewer and Storm Water Utilities Billing and Services Solution.

Where to Pay City Bills

Locations, hours, and phone numbers where you can pay utilities bills and make other types of City payments

Water Production and Distribution

Drinking water system operations, maintenance and service; cross connection and backflow devices, drinking water quality and water conservation information.

Street Improvement Projects

Current and planned projects to improve the City's network of streets, bikeways, and walking paths.

Service Requests - Public Works

Report problems with City water, sewer, and drainage services, streets and traffic controls, and public parks.

Garbage & Recycling

Contact information for local service providers and recycling "how-to" information.

Clark-Vancouver Television (CVTV)

CVTV Channel 23 & 21 are the government cable access channels coordinated by the City of Vancouver/Clark County Cable TV Office.

Pearson Field Airport

One of the nation's oldest operating air fields.

Traffic Safety

Improving traffic safety combines public education, modifications to roadways and signage, and enforcement.

Fire Department

Fire safety and prevention, emergency medical services, career and volunteer information.

Storm Water

Storm and Surface Water management

Transportation Funding and Project List

Whether you drive, walk, ride your bike or catch a bus, the City of Vancouver works hard everyday to ensure the roadways you use are accessible and well-maintained.

Street and Traffic Maintenance

Street repairs and maintenance, street sweeping schedules, traffic control equipment and streetlights

Comcast Cable Franchise Renewal

Franchise agreements allow Comcast to install cable and facilities in public rights-of-way in return for the payment of rental fees and other benefits for the City of Vancouver, Clark County, and residents. Current agreements expire in December 2012..

Pay or Appeal Parking Tickets

You can pay or appeal your parking tickets.

Street Use & Right-of-Way Permits

Street Use and Right-of-Way Permits allow use of the public street right-of-way for parades, walks, construction of curbs or sidewalks, landscaping, building signs, sidewalk sales and other purposes.

Severe Weather Public Works Response

When severe weather hits hard, the City of Vancouver's Department of Public Works prioritizes its response to provide strong support for our community's life-saving police, fire and medical public safety network.

Pavement Management

Vancouver's annual program of preventive maintenance, resurfacing, and reconstruction of City streets.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Program

Code Compliance

Enforcing the Property Maintenance Code and Development Codes, and other solid waste and abandoned vehicle rules.

Emergency Preparedness

Disaster and emergency planning, citizen involvement and coordination with other local agencies.

Wastewater

Operations, maintenance and service of wastewater collection lines and pumping stations. Also, Industrial Pretreatment Program and Sewer Connection Incentive Program (SCIP) information.

Neighborhood Traffic Planning

Traffic calming, neighborhood traffic management plans, safety programs, and grants

Parking in Vancouver

Web Site Feedback

Do you have comments, questions, or suggestions for our web site? Let us know, with this on-line form.

Animal Protection and Control

Animal control and pet licensing are administered by Clark County.

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All About Vancouver

History of Vancouver

Parks, Trails, and Recreation Programs

Recreation and sports programs for residents of all ages, nearly 7,000 acres of parkland, over 44 miles of trails, and facilities including pools, a tennis/racquetball center, and community centers.

Maps of Vancouver

Street map of Vancouver, zoning and comprehensive plan maps, Vancouver neighborhoods, locations of City facilities, and aerial photos and property tax information from Clark County GIS.

Bicycling in Vancouver

Learn all about bicycling in our community and find great resources, including maps and safety tips.

George C. Marshall and Vancouver

Military leader and statesman George C. Marshall commanded the Vancouver Barracks and is honored today with a civic award and lecture series

Water Resources Education Center

Entertaining exhibits, educational programs, activities and community events designed to teach us all how to be excellent stewards of water resources and how to use water wisely. Fun for all ages!

Special Events

Planning to hold a special event in Vancouver? Here are some things you need to know.

Farmers Market

The Vancouver Farmers Market brings fresh produce, arts and crafts, food, entertainment, and more to downtown.

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