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City of Vancouver, Washington

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Take a look at some of the features of the City of Vancouver web site.

City Flyer

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Our Community

Neighborhoods

Office of Neighborhoods, Neighborhood Associations

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!

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

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.

School's Out . . . Let's Go!

Vancouver parents and youth have a new resource to find activities for after school time. Search for over 100 different after school programs in the Vancouver and Evergreen School Districts.

City Government

Mayor and City Council

Meeting agendas, summaries, minutes, and information about Councilmembers

Budget

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

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.

Citizen Advocate/City Ombudsman

The Citizen Advocate office addresses complaints and works to improve the City's responsiveness to problems.

Municipal Code

Complete text of the Vancouver Municipal Code

Recovery Act in Vancouver

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

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

Interlocal Agreements

Agreements between the City of Vancouver and other government agencies.

Audit Reports

Annual Audits of City Finances

Public Records

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

City Charter

The official charter of the City of Vancouver

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.

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

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.

Permit Charges Changing in January 2009

Development review, fire, and building permit and plan review fees have changed. See changes effective January 16, 2009. (Adobe Reader required.)

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.

East Evergreen Corridor Project

The East Evergreen Corridor Project aims to provide comprehensive planning and design for public services within the East Evergreen Corridor, from Southeast 164th to 192nd avenues.

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

Ellsworth Water Station Improvement Project

Capital project to improve water system reliability and supply delivery, treat stormwater, and restore the landscape at this important city water station.

Fruit Valley Subarea Plan

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

Urban Livestock - Farm Animals In The City

The City is beginning a discussion about raising of farm animals within the City limits

Comprehensive Plan for Vancouver

Adopted by Vancouver's City Council on May 3, 2004

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.

Hearings Examiner

Comprehensive Plan Review: Annual Amendments

The annual review process allows property owners to request changes to their property’s comprehensive plan and zoning designations.

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.

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 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.

Transportation Development Review

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

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.

Train Horn Noise

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.

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 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

Downtown Development Projects

Services & Public Safety

Police Department

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

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.

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.

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.

Street and Traffic Maintenance

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

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.

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.

Pavement Management

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

Code Compliance

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

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Program

Garbage & Recycling

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

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

Walkaround Guide

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

History of Vancouver

Tour Through Time - Historic Properties of Clark County

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!

Farmers Market

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

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