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1. Do I need a burn permit?

Yes, burn permits are required within the City limits and restrictions apply. To acquire a burn permit, visit City Hall:
701 Fourth Street
Yreka, CA 96097

There is no fee for a burn permit and they do not expire, but they can be revoked. If you happen to lose your burn permit, please visit City Hall and fill out a new permit.

2. What hours of the day am I permitted to burn?

Burning is permitted during daylight hours. Contact City Hall at 530-841-2386 to learn more.

3. How can I find out if it is an ok burn day?

To find out if it is a permissible burn day contact Siskiyou County Air Pollution Control at 530-842-8123.

4. Do I need a business license if I'm working from home?

Yes, business licenses are required for home businesses and can be acquired through City Hall at:
701 Fourth Street
Yreka, CA 96097

5. How high can I build a fence?

Permissible fence height varies depending on where on a property a fence is located, whether or not the fence is on a street corner, and other factors. Check ordinance 16.46.050 to find which fence height limit is applicable to you.

6. Why are dogs the only animals that require a license?

Animal Control receives over 600 calls a year requesting various services. About 80% of these calls are dog related. Plus, licensing dogs allows the City to ensure that dogs in the City have up to date rabies vaccines. View the Animal Control page to find out more.

7. Why did dog license fees recently increase?

The City strives to have dog license fees, along with impound related fees, pay for about 50% of the Animal Control budget. In order to reach this goal, fees are raised to keep up with increases in expenses. Without increases in license fees, the percentage of costs covered by fees would decrease every year. This would once again shift the burden for paying for the majority of Animal Control expenses to the public in general.

8. Does my puppy need a dog license?

You do not need a license for a dog until it is 4 months old.

9. When do I need a building permit?

The following list are times when you need to apply for a building permit (PDF):

• Adding or changing a wood or gas fireplace
• Adding or changing a wood stove or a gas insert
• Adding a window or changing the dimensions of a window
• Additions (bedrooms, bathrooms, family rooms, etc.)
• Changing a water heater
• Constructing an accessory building over 120 square feet
• Constructing a patio cover or carport
• Electrical systems
• Heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems
• Installing a pool more than 24 inches deep
• New buildings, including the placement of manufactured homes
• Plumbing systems
• Renovations (garage conversions, basement conversions, kitchen expansions, etc.)
• Replacing a roof