City of Ferndale News
2011 RFP – Sewer Rehabilitation Project
The City of Ferndale would like to invite qualified bids for upcoming sewer rehabilitation work. Using a sewer camera, 13 locations within the City’s sewer system have been identified as requiring repairs (please refer to map showing locations of needed repairs). Infiltration from seasonally high groundwater is leaking into the system. The City is seeking a qualified contractor that is able to provide a trenchless method for point repairs and patches within the system. Please review the two PDF files below for more info.
DRAFT 2010 Ferndale Housing Element Update
The primary purpose of the Housing Element is to preserve and improve housing and neighborhoods, provide adequate housing sites, assist in the provision of affordable housing, remove governmental constraints to housing investment and promote fair and equal housing opportunities.
Drainage Report
A Drainage Master Plan has been accepted by the City Council. This plan will guide drainage expenditures for the next ten years.
Holiday Calendar of Events
For information and photos, please link to the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce web site.
New in Ferndale?
New Property Owners in the City of Ferndale may find the following list of items helpful.
- The City of Ferndale's website is http://ci.ferndale.ca.us, where you can find information about licenses, permits and land use, as well as City Council and Planning Commission agendas.
- Property owners are responsible for and must maintain sidewalks in front of their property.
- Property owners are responsible for keeping the curb and gutter clean in front of their property.
- Property owners who border the creek must keep the creek free of debris and flowing.
- Drainage easements may be the responsibility of the property owner and must be maintained.
- Sewer laterals must be inspected before the sale of any property with a City sewer hookup. Contact Public Works at 707-786-5040.
- Contact the city before allowing a sewer service agency to clear your sewer lines, as the city will not pay for blockages pushed into our lines.
- The City of Ferndale has a leash law. When dogs are outside they must be kept inside the yard or on a leash. Owners are responsible to pick up their dog's droppings.
- Properties in Design Review zones require a Use Permit-Design Review before changing the outside appearance of any building. Examples of this include placing a sign in a commercial zone, painting the buildings, and changing siding, doors and windows.
- Bed & Breakfasts, hotels, and motels pay a transient occupancy tax. (Bed Tax).
- Any place preparing or serving food will pay a fee for an annual health inspection.
- Anyone doing business in the City of Ferndale must have a Business License. Businesses in any zone other than commercial may require a home-occupation permit.
For information concerning the above or any other laws or restrictions feel free to contact the City of Ferndale at 707-786-4224.
