Stephen Decatur
Dunsmuir has a new Evacuation Siren Policy

The City of Dunsmuir, the Dunsmuir Fire Department, and the Siskiyou County Sheriff have worked together to create a new Evacuation Siren Policy.

Dunsmuir has a new Evacuation Siren Policy
Stephen Decatur
No Parking, Winter Storm Coming

The National Weather Service (NWS) has placed Dunsmuir under a Winter Storm Warning and is forecasting 1-2 feet of snow from Friday Afternoon - Saturday Afternoon.

No Parking, Winter Storm Coming
Vacancies
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Dunsmuir is Seeking 2 Planning Commissioners - ...

Please get in touch with City Hall to inquire further 530-235-4822 and pick up an application to serve! https://www.ci.dunsmuir.ca.us/commissions-committees

Dunsmuir is Seeking 2 Planning Commissioners - Vacancy
Wendy Perkins
Public Hearing Notice: Prop. 218 - Solid Waste ...
Stephen Decatur
Fair Plan Residents Firewise Discount Resolved

Thanks to the Firewise discount, residents have reported up to $200 in savings on their insurance premiums, but unfortunately, Fair Plan residents have been denied this discount. The City reached out to the California Department of Insurance (CDI) about this issue, and CDI contacted the Fair Plan, and the problem has now been resolved. Click to read more.

Fair Plan Residents Firewise Discount Resolved

Attention Thursday Garbage Day Pick-up Customers! (South Dunsmuir)

Snowstorm is predicted Thursday, as such, Thursday pick-up day residents may leave out garbage cans for a possible early Wednesday afternoon pick-up. BE ADVISED Waste hauler may attempt to pick up can a day early, especially if you live on a steep street!

Please bring your can out as close to the inside of snow berm as possible to avoid getting missed!

Remove your can from street as soon as garbage has been picked up to prevent any mishaps with a snow plow!

Thank you for your cooperation in getting your waste hauled!

Snow Removal Information

The propose of snow removal is for emergency access, mail delivery, public commuting and commercial deliveries.

  • Snow removal generally begins when 2 or more inches of snow has fallen.

  • On street parking is prohibited during snow removal operations. Vehicles not moved during snow removal operations can be towed and moved to a storage area at the owner’s expense.

  • Alternative parking is available on a limited basis at South City Hall parking lot, North City Hall Parking lot, and the Community Center Building parking lot at City Park.

To see the street priorities, snow storage areas, frequently asked questions and hints to for snow removal please see our Snow Removal Plan by clicking download below.

Burn Suspension Lifted - November 1, 2022

CAL FIRE - is formally lifting the ban on Dooryard Burning beginning November 1st.

DOORYARD BURNING REQUIREMENTS

  • Prior to burning, call the Siskiyou County Air Pollution Control District at (530) 842-8123 to find out if it is a “ burn day” and any burn hour restrictions.

  • Only dry, natural vegetation such as leaves, pine needles and tree trimmings that originated on the property can be burned. Burning household garbage is not allowed.

  • Piles should be no larger than 4-feet in diameter with 10-feet of clearance down to bare soil.

  • A responsible adult must be in attendance at all times. Fires should never be left unattended.

  • Must have a water supply available, such as charged garden hose or 5-gallon water extinguisher.

  • DO NOT burn on windy days.

Siskiyou County Residents living outside Dunsmuir City Limits are required to first obtain a valid “residential burn permit”. It may be obtained online at the CAL FIRE Burn Permit website: https://burnpermit.fire.ca.gov/ You MUST Print Out and Sign your permit for it to be valid. Burn Permits must be available on hand at burn location.

Dunsmuir residents, it’s advised you review the Burn Permit website and watch the safety video to learn how to safely control your residential landscape debris burn pile. It has some great safety tips!

City Hall Closed to Public - Thurs & Friday - October 20-21

Due to limited Staffing City of Dunsmuir’s City Hall will be Closed to the Public October 20-21, 2022.

Bills fees or fines can be paid through…

1.             The City of Dunsmuir website.

2.             Over the phone. (530) 235-4822

3.             Dropped in the gold secure lock box located by the front door.

4.             Through the mail.

5.             With your banks online bill pay platform.

6.             Through ACH, or automatic withdrawal.

To Speak to a representative call (530) 235-4822

Increased Truck Traffic to Begin Central Dunsmuir exit south to Bridge St

Beginning Monday, October 17th, expect an increase in truck traffic related to a Union Pacific Project.

The areas will be impacted from the Southbound Exit at Central Dunsmuir to Sacramento Ave at Dunsmuir Inn. Then down Sacramento Ave to Butterfly for inbound traffic. Traffic between the North and South Yards will be traveling down Sacramento Ave to Scherrer Ave entering the South Yard at Bridge Street. See route image highlighted in blue below.

The traffic will be approximately 50 trucks a day between the yards and inbound/outbound. There will be parking restrictions during the working hours of the project throughout the duration. The work hours for the project are 7:30am to 5:30 PM Monday through Saturday. The project will most likely have a winter shutdown period but will be working as late in the season as possible.  There will be no parking posted on Sacramento avenue on the hill near the Amtrak Station and south of Cedar to Butterfly due to the narrow roadway. Due to safety concerns for traffic and pedestrians' vehicles in the no parking zone may be towed. Please contact city hall with any questions. 530-235-4822

Towing Policy for Unregistered Vehicles

The City of Dunsmuir has been actively enforcing a Policy for Unregistered Vehicles

(of any type) that are being Operated or Parked upon City Streets or City Property.

California Vehicle Code 4000 (a) 1. states:

“A Person shall not drive, move or leave standing upon a highway, or in an off street public parking facility, any motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, unless it is registered and the appropriate fees have been paid….”

Exception: “An off-highway motor vehicle which displays an identification plate issued by the DMV pursuant to Section 38010 may be driven, moved, or left standing in an off-street public parking facility without being registered or paying fees.”

DMV Website states: Planned Non Operation (PNO) means that the vehicle WILL NOT be: driven, towed, stored or parked on public roads or highways for the entire registration year.

All Vehicles in violion of CVC 4000 (a) will be Towed/Stored WIHTOUT WARNING if registration is expired more than 6 months (Under Authority of CVC 22651(o)(1)(A)

Attention: Dunsmuir street paving

As Dunsmuir’s water main replacement project wraps up for winter, a contractor will begin repaving select streets.

Expect repaving to start Tuesday, September 27th on Orange St, then to Olive, Castle, Vista and Cedar Street if time allows.

There will be detours, traffic control and occasional closures during this time.

Final day of work for those street sections is expected on Monday, October 3rd.

Please be courteous to the road crew, Slow for the Cone Zone!

FREE WOOD CHIPS - public works yard

ATTENTION DUSNMUIR RESIDENTS

Wood Chips are available at the City of Dunsmuir Public Works Yard (on UP railyard property)

Wood chips are available, free of charge, to Dunsmuir residents only. Load and Haul your own.

Please only visit us between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Please be mindful of Union Pacific Traffic AND Cross Traffic. Choo Choo !!!!

Look for the wood chip pile and load as many as you would like. The pile will be marked to assist you in finding it.

Remember to be fire safe. For tips on Defensible Space follow the links:

https://www.fire.ca.gov/programs/communications/defensible-space-prc-4291/