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Agendas & Minutes The City Council holds regular meetings the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month. Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are held at The City Hall, 195 6th St. Members of the public are welcome to attend and will be given time to voice any comments or concerns they may have. 2026 Council Meeting Agendas 4-13-26 Council Meeting Agenda 3-23-26 Council Meeting Agenda 3-9-26 Council Meeting Agenda 2-23-26 Council Meeting Agenda 2-9-26 Council Meeting Agenda 1-26-26 Council Meeting Agenda 1-12-26 Council Meeting Agenda 2026 Council Meeting Minutes 3-9-26 Council Meeting Minutes 2-23-26 Council Meeting Minutes 2-9-26 Council Meeting Minutes 1-26-26 Council Meeting Minutes 1-12-26 Council Meeting Minutes Minutes & Agendas 2025 Minutes & Agendas 2024 Minutes & Agendas 2023

About Nestled on the edge of the Palouse along Highway 95 between Moscow and Coeur d'Alene, Potlatch is a historic company town with deep roots in the timber industry. Founded in 1903 with the Potlatch Lumber Company, our community takes pride in its rich heritage and strong sense of togetherness. Though the mill is gone, our spirit remains-rooted in history, united in community. Read More 1/16 AGENDAS & MINUTES APPLY FOR JOBS CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS CODES & ORDINANCES PAY UTILITY BILL SEARCH WEBSITE Potlatch Days July 18-20 Vendor Information News and Trending Topics Community Information Agency Newsletter (CIA) Published monthly by the Community Information Agency, this long-standing newsletter features local updates, educational articles, and small business ads—all centered on life in and around Potlatch. Available by mail or email, it’s a great way to stay in touch with what’s happening in our community. Click here for the current month. Potlatch Press The City of Potlatch Newsletter is included monthly with city utility bills, this newsletter highlights upcoming city events, seasonal reminders, and important utility updates. From pool openings to snow plow notices, it keeps residents informed about what’s going on around town. Click here for the current month. Sign up to be on the COMMUNITY MAP at CITY HALL Cost is $2 FIND SCENIC 6 RV PARK & CABIN RENTAL INFORMATION HERE

Building Permit Information If you build ANY STRUCTURE over 200 square feet (small shed), you MUST have an approved building permit. Below you will find the appropriate applications and order of processes. Building Permit Process 1. Submit the appropriate application to the City of Potlatch along with your construction plans. 2. The City will then submit your application and plans to the City's Building Inspector at Latah County. 3. Latah County Inspector will then review the application and building plans. If changes are needed, they will contact the name on the application. If they approve the application and the plans, you will pay the permit fee to the City of Potlatch and City Hall will then issue you a Building Permit. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FORMS BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS Min./Max Set Back Requirements Building Valuation & Fee Schedule Building Permit Application Pole Building Permit Roof/Siding/Window Permit Mechanical Permit Deck Permit Stairs, Landings, Guardrails, Handrails Information Mobile Home Permit Application Mobile Home Instructions Handout MECHANICAL permits need to get an electrical permit from the State of Idaho. PLUMBING& ELECTRICAL Permits must be applied for through the Idaho Division of Building Safety. Click on the link below to download the State Permits: http://dbs.idaho.gov/permits/index.html City Zoning Map BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE #516 Resolution 2025-9-22 Building Valuations & Fees BUILDING INSPECTOR: Latah County Office telephone (208) 883-7220 Hours: Monday - Friday If you require extra telephone conversations with Latah County or site visits, you may be charged an extra $50.00 per hour. Any structure that you build: decks, stairs, additions, garages, storage sheds over 200 sq. ft., remodeling inside your home, windows or roofs MUST have an approved building permit before anything can be constructed.

City of Potlatch Comprehensive Plan What is a Comprehensive Plan ? All truly successful ventures require planning. If the City of Potlatch is to become what its citizens want, then the people of Potlatch must have a plan of how to get there. They must be assured that the City's government, as embodied in the City Council and Mayor, understands both the vision of the future and the plan to get there. The City of Potlatch's Comprehensive Plan is the official public statement of the City's planning goals, policies and objectives. These provide the guidelines that attempt to maintain and improve the quality of life enjoyed by those who live in Potlatch. The responsibility of maintaining and improving the qualify of life in the City is a responsibility shared jointly by the City's government officials and citizens alike. What would you like to see the City accomplish in the next 5, 10, 15, 20 years? If you have ideas that you would like added to the "Comp Plan", please e-mail them to the City: cityhall@cityofpotlatch.org CLICK HERE to download a copy of the 2018 Comprehensive Plan.

Public Hearings At this time there are no Public Hearings scheduled.

(208) 743-4075 TRASH COLLECTION & RECYCLING Trash is collected every Tuesday. For service questions, please call Sunshine Disposal at (208) 743-4075 2026 HOLIDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE Trash collection is delayed by one day for the following holidays: New Year’s Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day If the holiday is observed on a weekend, no changes will occur with the collection schedule. When in doubt, put it out! *In case of inclement weather or road construction, trash will be serviced the following week at no charge. Set carts out by 6:30 a.m., remove them from the street within 24 hours. Place wheeled cart against the curb or along the alley with the handle pointing toward your residence. Keep carts at least three feet away from other carts, mailboxes, fire hydrants, parked cars, or utility poles so trucks can easily access the cart. Roll-carts are available in 35, 65, and 95 gallons. The correctly sized cart should allow for occasional extra volume. Items that are around or fall from your roll-cart during collection are the responsibility of the customer. To avoid this, please tie off all garbage in plastic bags and place in a roll-cart. If your garbage is missed, please call Sunshine (208) 743-4075) as soon as possible. Materials not allowed: construction material, TVs, monitors, hot ashes, human waste, large quantities of animal waste, dead animals, solvents, flammable liquids, asbestos, ammunition, fuel tanks, hazardous materials. WEEKLY GARBAGE PICK UP GUIDELINES Click here for FEES BULKY WASTE SITE GUIDELINES Located on Mill Rd (just beyond the Train Depot at the old mill site) 1ST & 3RD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Property address and phone number will be required. Limit of 2 loads per household, per Saturday. Extremely large loads: use the Transfer Station in Moscow (open 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month) Household Waste only accepted in April & October Demolition Waste accepted except in April & October Upholstered Furniture (including mattresses & box springs) accepted year round . What is DEMOLITION waste? Scrap metal 4 passenger tires (NO rims) 2 large appliances Sheetrock Tile, brick, concrete Toilets/porcelain Laminate flooring Carpet/padding Glass windows Vinyl siding Wood furniture Untreated lumber Roofing materials What is HOUSEHOLD waste? Plastic Rubber items Hot tubs Glass Solidified paint Dishwashers Small appliances Microwaves Railroad ties Tents Tarps /canvas CFL light bulbs/tube lights Insulation Styrofoam VCRs Stereos Upholstered furniture Contaminated waste You can find the Solid Waste 2026 Guide here

2026 City Council Meeting Schedule Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are held at Potlatch City Hall, 195 Sixth St. Members of the public are welcome to attend and will be given time to voice any comments or concerns they may have. January 12 & 26 February 9 & 23 March 9 & 23 April 13& 27 May 11 & 25~No meeting the 25th (Memorial Day) June 8 & 22 July 13 & 27 August 10 & 24 September 14 & 28 October 12 & 26 November 9 & 23 December 14 & 28

Potlatch City Hall HOURS : Monday - Friday 10AM-5:00PM (Closed from 12:30-1:30) OFFICE PHONE: (208) 875-0708 MAYOR: David Brown E-mail: CityHall@cityofpotlatch.org PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 195 6th Street, Potlatch, ID 83855 MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 525, Potlatch, ID 83855 CITY OFFICE STAFF City Clerk and Treasurer: Harmony Nowack Deputy Clerk: Tami Jasso CITY MAINTENANCE Operator/Parks: Karin Johnson Maintenance Supervisor: Paul Kilborn Maintenance Assistant: Rodney Vowels

Potlatch History The community of Potlatch began as a company town for Potlatch Forest, Inc., once boasting the world's largest White Pine sawmill in the United States (1906) with a booming forest industry. The City of Potlatch has a population of over 800 people. The City is located one mile off of Highway 95 on State Highway 6 (aka Scenic 6) and is 18 miles NE of Moscow and 51 miles NE of Lewiston. Potlatch offers two walking tours for history buffs: "A Walking Tour of the Potlatch Commercial District" and "A Walking Tour of Potlatch Neighborhoods". Pick up your free tour guide document at City Hall or at the WIMHPG railroad depot. These publications are provided by the Potlatch Historical Society and the City of Potlatch. A brochure, "The Palouse Country", which offers directions for driving tours of Latah and Whitman Counties, is also available at City Hall or at the WIMHPG railroad depot. Browse through a digital collection comprised of about 3,500 photographs and documents from Potlatch and surrounding areas here . You can read more about the WI&M Depot here . WI&M Depot By 1905, the Potlatch Lumber Company owned 100,000 acres of timber in Idaho’s white pine belt, the largest remaining stand of virgin white pine timber in the world. Potlatch Union Church Dedicated in 1912. When it was built it was the largest church in Latah County and could seat approximately 1000 people. The church burned to the ground July 15, 1951. Potlatch Mercantile The cornerstone of the Potlatch Mercantile Company Store is dated 1906 and it was a major economic force in Latah County, until it burned down on January 13, 1963.

PLANNING AND ZONING The Planning & Zoning Committee consists of volunteer members from the City of Potlatch. To meet with the Committee, contact City Hall at (208) 875-0708 or CityHall@cityofpotlatch.org FORMS Minimum Set Back Requirements Short Plat Application Conditional Use Permit Variance Application Re-zone Application Ordinance #426 Click on the links below to download the desired form CITY OF POTLATCH ZONING MAP Click here to download Zoning Map

Payments PAY HERE To sign up for auto pay or to pay your utility bill using a credit/debit card click on the "pay here" link above. You will be directed to BDS's secure online payment portal. Follow the prompts to complete your payment A 3.95% FEE IS APPLIED TO ALL CARD TRANSACTIONS

Financial Records 2025/26 Budget & Financial Records 2025 Budget Quarter 1 Financial Records 2024-2025 Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Annual City Audits FY 2020-2021 FY 2021-2022 FY 2022-2023 FY 2023-2024 Request Financial Records Public records request must be submitted to the public records custodian, City Clerk, Harmony Nowack, by using the one of the following methods: Email: cityhall@cityofpotlatch.org In-Person: Potlatch City Hall, 195 6th St, Potlatch, ID Mail: City of Potlatch Attn: City Clerk PO Box 525 Potlatch, ID 83855 Request Additional Records