This notice is hereby posted to inform the public that certain document repositories (including resolutions, ordinances, minutes, etc.) are not currently functioning. City staff is aware of the issue. The City and Server Administrator are cooperatively working on fixing this issue as soon as possible.

If you cannot access a document and need a copy, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For guidance, please call City Hall at 509-382-2361. 

Effective Monday, August 3, 2020, the office hours for City Hall will be as follows:

• Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Saturday - Sunday: Closed

See: Ordinance 1965

The Department of Planning & Community Development is in the initial phases of kicking-off a Main St. Safety Action Plan committee. The committee is seeking additional volunteers for this committee, primarily Main St. business owners or operators.

For more information, visit this page or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Effective July 1, 2020, the Columbia County Sheriff's Department will no longer be accepting calls regarding animal control disturbances or issues.

For assistance, please contact 509-382-4571 (Public Works Shop). If the occurrence is outside normal operating hours, the call will be responded to during the next regular working day.

If you are bitten, attacked, or require emergency medical assistance please call 911! 

The Department of Planning & Community Development is notifying the public of available volunteer opportunities with the City of Dayton.

The Dayton Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, and the Affordable Housing Commission have vacancies and are seeking additional volunteers. The commission bylaws, meeting materials, and meeting schedules are posted online and can be found by clicking the links below.

Dayton Planning Commission - 1+ vacancies

Dayton Historic Preservation Commission - 2+ vacancies

Affordable Housing Commission - 1 vacancy

To submit a letter of interest to request appointment to one of the commissions, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Following the flood event in February, 2020, local officials documented damages and submitted request for financial support to FEMA. In review of the estimated costs, the Columbia County total cost to repair damages sustained to publicly owned facilities (i.e. levee, roads, wastewater treatment facility, etc.) during the flood event exceeded three million dollars. Note - this estimate is for the entirety of Columbia County, not just the City of Dayton.

On March 27, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee sent request to President Trump for federal aid to help recovery efforts. On April 23, 2020, the City received notice that Washington State has received a major disaster declaration. This declaration has offered public assistance and offers use of the Hazard Mitigation Grant program. 

• Governor Jay Inslee's request for Major Disaster Declaration 
• Major Disaster Declaration, Washington State

Resources

• FEMA Disaster Declaration Fact Sheet
• WA State Disaster Declaration (DR-4539)

Update - On June 5, Columbia County entered Phase III. The playground equipment in the City Parks is open for use, as well as all gazebos, shelters, and benches. We ask that you continue to be mindful and maintain social distancing standards, use hand sanitizer, and play safe. 

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Update - As of May 18, the the public restrooms and skate park are open for use. The restrooms include the facility on Main St. adjacent to the North Touchet River and the facility near Caboose Park. Additional sanitation measures have been enacted.

At request of the Columbia County Public Health Department, and in accordance with recommendations from the State of Washington and the CDC,  the City of Dayton has made the following changes to limit the spread of Covid-19:

• Pietrzycki (City) Park: All public play equipment and shelters/gazebos have been closed to the public
• Caboose Park: All public play equipment has been closed to the public

Per Governor Jay Inslee's "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order, effective midnight on March 25, all social, spiritual, and recreational gatherings are prohibited. The skate park, dog park, open spaces, levee walking path, and single picnic benches remain open for use so long as they are not used for the uses outlined above. In any matter, it is critical to maintain social distance between yourself and other people while using these facilities. 

For guidance on how-to stop the spread of the coronavirus, visit the CDC website. 

More information.

With residents possibly rationing or running out of toilet paper, our Public Works Department would like to remind City residents to be mindful on what you can and can not flush down your toilet.

Do flush the "Three P's"

• Pee
• Poo
• (Toilet) Paper

Do not flush:

• Feminine products
• Paper towels
• Baby wipes or "flushable" wipes
• Disinfecting wipes 
• Kleenex or tissues
• Rags

These items can create system wide blockages and may result in sewage overflowing into streets or backing up into homes.

We ask all City residents to continue to be mindful during the COVID-19, and ongoing. Flushing the unflushables will create unnecessary and highly costly infrastructure damage. Together, we can make a difference and ensure long-term infrastructure success. 

The 2020 Census is coming, with first mailers being sent from the US Census Bureau in early March. The census is critical for federal, state, and local agencies, and the data collected is used to allocate over $800 billion nationally in federal programs and resources.

The City of Dayton is taking a procative approach to assist in data collection for the 2020 census. See the attached outreach materials for more information and feel free to visit with staff at City Hall with questions or concerns. We will do everything we can, within our abilities, to help. If we can't, we will direct you to someone who can. 

Additional Materials

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Fats, oils, and grease, as well as "flushable" wipes, towelettes, and rags are the major cause of blockages of the sewer system which can lead to sanitary sewer overflows. Food and grease should never go down the drain because they build up in the line and can cause serious, expensive, and irreversible damage. Only water should go down the drain. Blockages caused by the improper disposal can cause serious damage and be a threat to public health. 

Here are some simple steps you can take to keep FOG out of the sewer system:

• Recycle cooking grease, oil and food wastes.
• Freeze your grease – pour grease into a jar, let it cool, seal it, freeze it, and throw it into the trash.
• Never dump used cooking oil down the drain.
• Scrape and dry wipe pots, pans, and dishes before washing. Take a paper towel and wipe the pan then discard the towel and food waste into the trash receptacle. You can also use coffee grounds to soak up oils and place them into your trash receptacle.
• Dispose of rags, wipes (both flushable and non-flushable), razor blades, toilet deodorants, dental floss, and other non-biodegradable products into the trash.
• Never use hot water, detergents or degreasers to flush FOG down the drain; this pushes grease into the pipe where it will cool, congeal and clog the sewer.
• Never dump FOG (or anything) on the street, parking lot or into storm drains as it will end up in our creeks.
• Communicate with your friends and neighbors about the problem of grease and other products in your sewer system and how to keep them out. The solution starts right in your home with your actions.

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