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  2. Your Government

    1. City Council
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. City Clerk
      3. Council Priorities
      4. Legislative Priorities
      5. Municipal Code
      6. Ordinances & Resolutions
      7. Proclamations
      8. Submit a Public Comment to City Council
    2. Advisory Boards
      1. Arts Commission
      2. Civil Service Commission
      3. Historic Preservation Commission
        Time Travel Tuesday
      4. Investment Committee
      5. Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter Disability Board
      6. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
      7. Marina Advisory Commission
      8. Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
      9. Personnel Appeals Board
      10. Planning Commission
      11. Police Community Advisory Board
      12. Salary Commission
      13. Student Representatives
    3. Departments
      1. Office of the Mayor
        1. Mayor's Comment Box Online
        2. City Administrator
        3. Support Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI) (PDF)
      2. City Administration
        1. 2023 - 2028 Top Infrastructure Priorities
        2. Communications
          1. City Website Privacy Policy & Disclaimer
          2. Electronic Message Sign Application
          3. City Newsletter
          4. Oak Harbor Marina Newsletter
          5. The Center Newsletter
        3. Economic Development
        4. Legislative Priorities
        5. Special Events
      3. City Clerk
        1. Board of Trustees for the Volunteer Fireman's Relief & Compensation Fund
        2. Ordinances & Resolutions
        3. Presentations & Proclamations
        4. Public Comment Form for Council & Advisory Boards
      4. Communications
      5. Community Development (formerly Development Services)
        1. Building Division
          1. Building Inspections
          2. Construction Links
          3. Current Codes and Design Criteria
        2. Code Compliance
          1. Code Compliance Process
          2. Complaint Form
          3. Landlord Tenant Issues
          4. Ten Most Common Code Violations
        3. Hearing Examiner
        4. Permits & Fees
        5. Planning & Development
          1. Development
            1. Development Codes
            2. Development Review
              1. Types of Development Review
                1. Review Process I
                2. Review Process II
                3. Review Process III
                4. Review Process IV
                5. Review Process V
                6. Review Process VI
              2. Submittal Requirements
              3. Notice Requirements
              4. Notice of Decision
              5. Appeals
          2. Adopted Plans
            1. Approved Shoreline Master Program Documents
            2. Waterfront Redevelopment Program
            3. Windjammer Park Integration Plan
            4. Maps
          3. Annexation Process
          4. Housing Action Plan
          5. Shoreline Master Program
          6. Oak Harbor Comprehensive Plan
            1. ILA Annexation 2026
            2. 2026 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
        6. Active Projects
      6. Fire
        1. About Us
          1. Boundaries & Services
            1. Apparatus
            2. Station 81
          2. Emergency Services on Whidbey Island
            WhidbeyHealth, Whidbey Island Public Hospital District
          3. Fire Department Patch
          4. Fire Department Vision, Mission, and Values
          5. Fire Prevention
          6. Galleries
            1. 2011 National Night Out Gallery
            2. Firefighter Training
            3. Oak Harbor Fire Department A to Z
            4. Oak Harbor Fire Department Group Photos 2009
            5. Vehicle Extrication Demonstration
        2. Burn Ban Information
        3. Community Services
          1. Learn Basic CPR
          2. Health Care Providers: BLS CPR Course
          3. Programs and Education
            1. Fire Safety Presentations
            2. Emergency Preparedness
              1. Oak Harbor's Emergency Plan
              2. Island County's Emergency Plan
              3. Gather Supplies
              4. Get Connected
              5. Make a Plan
            3. Bicycle Helmet Program
            4. Child Car Seat Safety
              Child Car Seats
            5. Consumer Safety & Recalls
            6. Fire Safety Checklists
              1. Fire Safety Checklist
              2. Senior Citizen Checklist
            7. Outdoor Burning
            8. Safety by the Season
              1. Fall & Winter Safety
              2. Spring & Summer Safety
                1. Boating & Water Safety
                2. Fireworks Regulations
                3. Safety in Summer Heat
                4. Easter Home Safety Scavenger Hunt
            9. Smoke Detectors / Alarms
              Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries
            10. Learn CPR
          4. Safe place for newborns
          5. Blood Pressure Checks
        4. Fire Prevention (Fire Marshal's Office)
          1. Fire & Life Safety Inspection
          2. Fire Code Enforcement
            1. Fire Protection Systems Confidence Testing
            2. Tegris Fire Inc.
          3. Fire Department Permits
          4. Fire Incident Inspection
        5. Employment
          Firefighter / EMT
        6. Fire Service Levy
          1. Station 82 Construction
          2. Fire Department Hires
          3. Guide to Fire Service on Whidbey Island
          4. Fire Service Levy Updates
          5. Approved Ballot Measures
          6. Fire Service Levy Ballot Measure Info
          7. Fire Service Levy FAQs
        7. Key Forms & Documents
        8. Resources
        9. Request A Public Record
      7. Finance
        1. Animal / Pet Licensing
        2. Budget
          Art Funds
        3. General Business Licenses
        4. Regulatory Licenses
        5. eNotices / Paperless Billing
        6. Financial Reports
        7. Home Occupations
        8. Let's Talk finance
        9. Opioid Settlement Funds
        10. Purchasing
          1. Supplier Registration
          2. Surplus Sales
        11. Start Utility Service
        12. Utility Billing
          1. Pay Utility Bill Online
          2. Reading Your Utility Bill (PDF)
          3. Activating & Stopping Utility Service
          4. Behind on Utility Payments?
          5. Set Up or Cancel AutoPay from Checking Account
          6. Low Income Discount Program
          7. Electronic Payments (ePayments)
          8. Utility Rates
          9. Water Service & 24-Hour Emergencies
          10. Utility Billing Account Setup Confirmation
        13. Municipal Finance Videos
        14. Local Business and Occupation (B&O) Tax
      8. Human Resources
        1. Apply Now!
        2. Job Opportunities
          1. City Organizational Chart (PDF)
          2. Current Job Openings
          3. Employment Process
            Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9
          4. Job Descriptions
          5. Local Job Resources
          6. Salary Schedules
        3. For Current Employees
          1. Benefits - Current Employees
            1. We Offer Great Benefits!
            2. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
            3. Family Medical Leave Act
            4. Retirement - Social Security
            5. Wellness Program for Employees
          2. COBRA
          3. Employee Policy Manual & Collective Bargaining Agreements
          4. Safety Program
          5. Salary Schedules
          6. Continuing Education (EPM 5.20)
          7. Ethics and Compliance Hotline
        4. Public Safety Careers
        5. Title VI Non Discrimination
      9. Legal
        1. City Attorney
        2. Prosecution
        3. Public Records Request
        4. Public Records Center
        5. Resources
        6. Steps in a Criminal Case
        7. Claim for Damages Form
        8. Frequently Asked Questions
      10. Parks and Recreation
        1. Activity Guide 
        2. Program Registration
        3. Facility & Park Rentals
        4. Parks
          1. Park Information
            1. Beeksma Gateway Park
            2. Catalina Park
            3. Centennial Oak Grove
            4. Explorer Park
            5. Fireside Park
            6. Flintstone Park
            7. Fort Nugent Park
            8. Freedom Park
            9. Freund Marsh & Scenic Heights Trailhead
            10. Hal Ramaley Park
            11. Hawthorne Park
            12. Holland Gardens & Neil Park
            13. Kimball Memorial Park
            14. Koetje Park
            15. Lueck Park
            16. Meadowridge Park
            17. Navy Gateway Park
            18. Neil Water Tower
            19. Redwing Park
            20. Ridgehaven Park
            21. Ridgewood Park
            22. Ruth Cohen Memorial Park
            23. Shadow Glen Park
            24. Smith Park
            25. Spring Tree Park
            26. Sumner Park
            27. Technical Drive Dog Park
            28. Tyhuis Park
            29. VFW Memorial Park
            30. Vista Heights Park
            31. Volunteer Park
            32. Waterfront Trail
            33. Windjammer Park
            34. Woodbury Park
          2. Gifts & Memorials
          3. Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
        5. Recreation
          Propose a Program
        6. Marina
          1. Guest Moorage
          2. Fuel Dock
          3. Moorage
            1. Moorage Rates 
            2. Dockwa: Question and Answers
            3. Policies and Procedures
            4. Live Aboard Information
          4. Wait List
          5. Payments
          6. Storage
          7. Policies and Procedures
          8. Weather
          9. Salmon Rearing Program
          10. Marina Advisory Committee (MAC)
          11. Marina Newsletter
          12. The Future of the Marina | Marina Options
            Marina Events
          13. Fishing at the Marina
        7. Arts
          1. Arts Plan
          2. Art Map & Inventory
          3. Art Project Proposal Form
          4. Arts Commission
        8. Get Involved
          1. Donate
          2. Gifts of Connection
          3. Volunteer Opportunities
        9. Projects
          1. Lagoon Dock Replacement Project at Windjammer Park
          2. Prowler Memorial Obelisk
          3. Freedom park (formerly Harbor Heights)
        10. Gifts & Memorials Catalog
        11. Sports Leagues
        12. Propose a Program
        13. Map of the Marina
        14. Angel of Creativity Sculpture (Angel de la Creatividad)
        15. Special Event Permitting
        16. Senior Services
          1. Membership
          2. AARP Tax Aide
          3. Programs
          4. Travel
        17. Passport Services
        18. Meet Ollie the Sea Otter
        19. Sponsorship Opportunities
      11. Police
        1. Chronic Nuisance Property Ordinance
        2. Animal Control Services
          1. Animal Control Holding Facility
          2. Animal Control Officer
        3. Who Do You Call? Police or ICOM Dispatch?
        4. Police Employment
        5. Police Resources
          1. Domestic Violence
            1. Citizens Against Domestic & Sexual Abuse (CADA)
            2. Crime Victim Compensation & Assistance Program
            3. No Contact Orders
          2. Victim Assistance
          3. Dept. of Children, Youth & Families
          4. Feedback
          5. Lost and Found
        6. National Night Out
        7. Deborah Palmer Unsolved Homicide Case
        8. Wheeled All Terrain Vehicles (WATV's)
        9. Regional Public Safety Training Facility
        10. Stay Out of Designated Area Ordinance
      12. Public Works
        1. Engineering Division
          1. Bid Opportunities
          2. Engineering Standards
          3. Right of Way Permit
          4. City Projects
            1. Active Transportation Plan
            2. Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP)
            3. Marina Dredging
            4. Northeast 7th Avenue Reconstruction
            5. Transportation Benefit District - Proposition 1 Sales Tax Increase
            6. SR 20 West Fakkema Road – Intersection Improvements (WSDOT)
            7. Waterfront District
            8. SW Swantown Ave Overlay Project
            9. SW Lopez Drive Reconstruction Project
          5. Maps
            1. GIS Mapping
            2. Neighborhood Maps
        2. Purchasing Division
          1. Supplier Registration
          2. Surplus Sales
        3. Solid Waste Division
          1. Commercial Garbage
            1. Commercial Garbage Service
            2. Dumpsters
          2. Recycle
            1. Glass Containers
            2. Recycling Gallery
            3. Christmas Recycling Tips
          3. Residential Garbage
            1. Change in Residential Garbage Service FAQs
            2. Residential Roll Cart FAQs
          4. Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban
          5. Yard Waste
        4. Streets Division
          1. Abatements (Vegetation Control)
          2. Guardrail Maintenance
          3. Pick up the Street Litter Program
          4. Shoulders
          5. Sidewalk Repair
          6. Snow & Ice Control
          7. Street Lights
          8. Street / Pothole Repairs
          9. Traffic Signals
          10. Traffic Signs & Pavement Markings
        5. Wastewater Collections & Storm Drain Division
          1. Report a Spill
          2. Storm Drain
            1. Car Wash
              Car Wash Brochure
            2. Control Devices
            3. NPDES & Stormwater Documents
            4. NPDES Permit FAQs
            5. Open Ditches
        6. Wastewater Division
          1. Clean Water Facility
          2. Sewer Bug Stories
            Public Perceptions Can Be Distorted
          3. Industrial User Survey
        7. Water Division
          1. Cold Weather Tips
          2. Cross Connection Control Program
          3. Water Conservation
            1. Low Flow Fixtures
            2. Outdoor Water Conservation
            3. Repair Dripping / Leaking Faucets & Showerheads
            4. Reuse & Reduce Water Usage
            5. Toilet Leaks
            6. Leak Investigation
          4. Water Quality Report
          5. Water Services
          6. Water Supply Stages
          7. Tokay-Backflow WebTest
        8. City Projects
          1. Active Transportation Plan
          2. Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP)
          3. Marina Dredging
          4. Northeast 7th Avenue Reconstruction
          5. Transportation Benefit District - Proposition 1 Sales Tax Increase
          6. SR 20 West Fakkema Road – Intersection Improvements (WSDOT)
          7. Waterfront District
          8. SW Swantown Ave Overlay Project
          9. SW Lopez Drive Reconstruction Project
    4. Projects
    5. Public Notices
    6. City Vision, Mission, and Goals
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  3. Doing Business

    1. Bid and Proposal Opportunities
      Supplier Registration
    2. Business Directory
    3. Business and Occupational (B&O) Tax
    4. Business Licenses
    5. Economic Development
      Economic Development Resources
    6. Master Fee Schedule & Utility Rates
    7. Permits & Fees
      Open Data
    8. Special Event Permit
    9. Public Records
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  4. Our Community

    1. About Oak Harbor
    2. Community Events
    3. Chamber of Commerce
    4. City Calendar
    5. City Holidays (Office Closures)
    6. Community Catch Up
    7. Community News
      1. Community Resources
      2. Garry Oak Trees - Caring for Oak Trees in Oak Harbor
    8. Elections
    9. Emergency
      1. Emergency Management
        1. Disaster Preparedness
          Drop, Cover, Hold On
        2. Inclement Weather
          1. Dress for Winter Weather
          2. Driving in Winter Weather
          3. PSE - Report an Outage
          4. Staying Warm in Colder Weather
          5. Snow Removal Tips
          6. Tips to Prevent Frozen Water Meter/Pipes
          7. Windstorms
          8. Winter Weather Resources
        3. Island County Department of Emergency Management
        4. Skagit River Flood - December 2025
      2. Fire
      3. Police
        Animal Control Services
    10. America250
    11. EV Charging Stations at Dock Street
    12. Financial Assistance | Unhoused
    13. Fireworks Regulations
    14. Local Tribes
    15. Oak Harbor YouTube Page
    16. Operation Score and Explore
      Operation Score and Explore
    17. Parks & Facilities
    18. Recreation Programs
    19. Reserve a Facility
    20. Safety Information
      1. Chronic Nuisance Property Ordinance
      2. Stay Out of Designated Area Ordinance (SODA)
    21. Senior Services
    22. The Wright Blend
    23. #ThisIsOakHarbor
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  5. Visit Us

    1. About Oak Harbor
    2. City Parks
    3. Marina
    4. Tourism
    5. The Center
    6. Whidbey Island Marathon
      1. Race Information
      2. Registration Info & Pricing
      3. Volunteer
      4. Event Sponsorship
      5. Past Race Results & Photos
      6. Whidbey Island Info & Activities
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Advisory Board Vacancy
      2. Animal / Pet License
      3. Business License
      4. Electronic Message Sign
      5. Employment Opportunities
      6. Passport
      7. Permits
      8. Special Event Permit
      9. Start Utility Services
    2. Contact
      1. All Staff
      2. Mayor's Comment Box Online
      3. Animal Control Officer
      4. Fire Department
      5. Police Department
    3. ePayments
      Utility Bill
    4. Find
      1. Bid, RFP / RFQ
      2. Lost and Found
      3. Maps
      4. Master Fee Schedule
      5. Oak Harbor Municipal Code
      6. Ordinances
      7. Parks & Facilities
      8. Resolutions
      9. RSS Feeds
      10. Snow & Sanding Routes
      11. Holiday Closures & Collection Schedules
      12. Winter Weather Resources
    5. Report
      1. Report a Concern
      2. Trouble Creating an Account
    6. Sign Up For
      1. Alerts
      2. City News
      3. Mayor's Snapshot
      4. Notifications
    7. Submit
      1. Application for Advisory Board Vacancy
      2. Art Project Proposal
      3. Claim for Damages
      4. Code Compliance Complaint Form
      5. Facility Reservation
      6. Forms
      7. Public Comment to Council/Advisory Boards
      8. Public Records Request
      9. Stop Utility Services
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