Welcome to the City of Mt. Shasta
Saturday, January 28th, 2012
The mission of the City of Mt Shasta is to maintain the character and resources of our 'small town' community while striking an appropriate balance between economic development and preservation of our quality of life.
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Public Service Announcement
Announcements
- NEW! The Parking & Business Improvement Area Advisory Committee (PBIAAC) currently has four (4) vacancies. Interested parties, please contact Sandy Studer at 926-7516, , or stop by Mt. Shasta City Hall. View flyer.
NEW! Frequently Asked Questions About Snowplowing in the City of Mt. Shasta (12-19-2011)- NEW! Parking in the City of Mt. Shasta During Snow Removal Operations (12-19-2011)
- NEW! These maps show the two different alternatives being considered by CalTrans for the I-5/SR 89 Interchage as presented at the December 12, 2011 Mt. Shasta City Council Meeting. The Mt. Shasta City Council will again be considering the two alternatives at their regular meeting scheduled for Monday, January 9, 2012. Download maps.
- Library Sales Tax — Effective October 1
- Siskiyou County Free Household Battery Disposal Program
The Siskiyou County Department of General Services is sponsoring a free recycling program for collection and proper disposal of household batteries, including lithium and 9-volt. Collection containers can be found at various participating merchants in the City of Mt. Shasta and in the Lobby of City Hall. Siskiyou County encourages us all to participate in the program to keep hazardous materials out of our landfills. (9-26-2011) - Annual Dog License and animal permit renewals are due June 1st, delinquent July 1st. For dog information, contact Animal Control at (530) 926-7540. For more information on Poultry and Farm Animal Permits, contact Mt. Shasta City Hall at (530) 926-7510.
Keep Your Home California is a $2 billion, federally funded effort to help California families struggling to pay their mortgages through four different programs. Each of the programs are designed specifically for low or moderate income homeowners who are either unemployed or are facing another financial hardship, have fallen behind on their mortgages and owe significantly more than the value of their homes. To find out more go to www.KeepYourHomeCalifornia.org.
Mark Your Calendar
- City Council meetings are held at the Mt. Shasta Community Building, 629 Alder Street, on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, 6:30 pm.
- Planning Commission meetings are held at the Mt. Shasta Community Building, 629 Alder Street, on the third Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm.
On Television
City Council and Planning Commission meetings can be viewed with high speed internet service on MCTV15, at regularly scheduled meeting times via live streaming on your computer. City Council meetings are also re-broadcast on MCTV on Saturday and Sunday mornings at 9:30am and can be seen via live streaming on the internet. In addition, MCTV is experimenting with on demand audio only. Listen to the most recent Council Meeting.
Living Smart in Bear Country
With the coming of spring, so too comes the migration of black bears. Each spring the bears migrate back through our community to their summer grounds. The incidence of bears frequenting Mt. Shasta City neighborhoods is increasing. The following document provides information on the type of bear in our area and how you can prevent them from visiting your property for an extended length of time. Download black bear guide.
City of Mt. Shasta Property for Sale
The former Roseburg Mill Site property which traverses South Mt. Shasta Boulevard at the south end of the city limits is currently for sale. Contact the City Manager at (530) 926-7510 for details.
Community Resources
- Frequently Requested Telephone Numbers
- Employment
- Mt. Shasta Chamber of Commerce
- Mt Shasta Recreation & Parks
- Mt Shasta Visitor's Bureau
- Sisson Museum
- Siskiyou County
- Business Incentives - Enterprise Zone
- Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association
- Mt. Shasta Elementary School
- Sisson Middle School
- Mt. Shasta High School
- Local area newspapers: Mt. Shasta Herald and Siskiyou Daily News
- Mountain Community Television Channel 15
- Black Butte Transfer Station (Dump) and John Smith Sanitation
Recycle for a Better Tomorrow
The Recycling Blue Bag Program will help us all. View 2012 Recycling Pickup Schedule.
Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway
One of just 27 All American Roads in the United States, the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway connects Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California and Crater Lake National Park in Southern Oregon. The City's Roseburg property development plans include the proposed future site of the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway Discovery Center.
How may we help you?
Please Contact Us with any questions, suggestions or concerns.