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Public Works wants to remind you that with winter temperatures, snow and ice can be challenging for residents and the city street crews to control. If you have concerns with the plowing of your street, please call 698-7365 which is a 24 hour number.

Prior to a major snow or freezing rain event, the City will attempt to spread de-icing material on all major streets. Other priority locations include streets near schools, stop signs and hills.

When snow accumulations reach approximately three inches, … Read More

CITY OF SELAH
NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING:
Application: On September 13, 2019, the City of Selah Planning Department received a Class 3 Review, Nonconforming Use, Administrative Adjustment, and State Environmental Checklist applications from NAC Architecture and HLA Engineering and Land Surveying Inc. on behalf of the Selah School District #119 to construct a new primary school, increase the maximum lot coverage of the site from 35% to 45%, and provide environmental review of the proposal in its entirety.  The … Read More

The Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency has downgraded the burn ban to Stage 1.

Under a Stage 1 burn ban:

All outdoor burning is prohibited throughout Yakima County.

All violations of the burn ban are subject to civil penalty.

This temporary restriction is due to the buildup of air pollution and current weather conditions. Please check the Yakima Regional Clean Air agency website for the latest information.

 

Monday November 4, 2019
Burn Restriction Issued
Burn Ban Upgraded to Stage 2
Effective Today at 11:00 AM.

 

A ban on the use of any wood burning stove, fireplace, fireplace insert or pellet stove is prohibited unless it is the only adequate means of heating a home. All outdoor burning is also prohibited. The restriction begins at 11:00 am today November 4, 2019, in all of Yakima County* until further notice.

Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency is issuing the Stage 2 burn ban due to … Read More

CITY OF SELAH
NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING

Application: Class 3 Use and Environmental Checklist Review applications from LandLease Tower III, LLC on behalf of Michael King (property owner) to construct a 100 ft. monopole cell tower and associated equipment shelter.    The project site is located at 229 East Naches Ave. Selah, WA  98942 (Yakima County Parcel Number: 181436-32057).

Notice of City Council Public Hearing:

The Selah City Council will hold a closed record public hearing to consider the Planning Commission’s … Read More

A Stage 1 Burn Ban has been declared by the YRCAA Air Pollution Control Officer for both the Upper and Lower Yakima County areas until further notice. This burn ban has been called due to deteriorating air quality.

Under a Stage 1 burn ban:

All outdoor burning is prohibited throughout Yakima County.

All violations of the burn ban are subject to civil penalty.

This temporary restriction is due to the buildup of air pollution and current weather conditions. Please check the Yakima Regional … Read More

The annual Fall cleanup is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, for residential yard waste only. Leave items, neatly bagged, boxed or bundled, at your regular garbage pickup site and Basin Disposal will collect it. For additional information call 698-7326.

*Residential yard waste only

*Debris needs to be boxed, bundled or bagged in 50 pound units or less and limited to 4 feet in length

*NO larger items will be picked up

*NO tires, metals, or demolition debris will be picked up

*NO hazardous wastes … Read More

Starting September 30, 2019, the City of Selah Fire Department will begin testing fire hydrants in the Selah area.

The City of Selah is asking for cooperation in cutting the vegetation 3’ away from the fire hydrants located on personal property within the city limits.  Primarily, this will aid the Fire Department in locating a fire hydrant quickly in an emergency.  Also, it will allow the testing process to be completed in a timely fashion.  If you have any questions or … Read More

If you are planning to place campaign/political signs in the grassy areas of South First Street or North Wenas Road, please see the mowing schedule listed below.  It is the responsibility of the person placing the signs to remove and replace the sign for mowing purposes. Failure to remove signs will result in the signs being removed and not put back in place. For more information on sign code requirements please refer to the Selah Municipal Code.

Mowing … Read More

During the week of September 23-27, the Public Works crew will be out doing maintenance on the grass strips on South First Street from Selah Avenue to Pleasant Avenue. During this time, that side of the street will be reduced to one lane traffic to ensure the safety of our workers. Please allow for additional time as you travel through Selah on your daily commute.