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The City of York has launched a brand update that updates images and text to better share the values and assets that enable York to thrive as a community. Check out the story below and the attached video to see some of the new material. 

Where the heart of the country meets the crossroads of opportunity. Perfectly positioned in the middle of the U.S., York is a thriving community, combining small-town charm and modern amenities. As our iconic hot air balloon water tower represents, we invite you to rise above the ordinary and discover a place where connections are made, and new heights are reached. Whether you're her to live, work, or visit, York has everything you need and more. 

Fall weather brings chilly nights and cozy conversations around a fire. If you are taking that cozy experience to the backyard with a fire pit or outdoor fireplace, its important to follow the fire pit safety rules in the city of York code.

If you are building a fire pit or outdoor fireplace, use the Fire Pit form to apply for a permit from the York Fire Department.  A Permit is not required for portable fire pits or chimineas that are commercially designed and intended to confine and control outdoor wood fires.

When using any outdoor fire pit or device, note the following safety rules in the City of York Code: City Ordinance: Section 18-6 – Outdoor Fireplaces & Firepits

DO:

• Make sure that the fire pit is more than 10 feet from all combustible surfaces.
• Use only untreated wood in an amount to keep flames within the fire pit.
• Check regularly for cracks or damage.

DON’T

• Place the pit under overhangs or balconies
• Use the fire pit during high wind or dry conditions
• Use the fire pit above the first floor or on combustible decks

Property owners who have property impacts for the proposed trail are receiving letters now from the Nebraska Department of Transportation. The letters let people know that their property will likely be impacted and that they will be contacted soon for an appraisal discussion. The letters have a contact from NDOT to call for more information.

1. This stage of the trail process, the discussion of appraisals of property, is being managed by the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT).
2. This step in the process allows a property owner to meet with an appraiser and discuss any unique issues that need to be considered, like farm equipment access, or well locations, or irrigation implications. 
3. The trail project remains on track with the state government and the federal government. The current appraisal process by NDOT does not cost the city of York and does not use grant money.

On August 21, the City Council approved a new Mobile Vendor policy. Vendors operating food trucks or any mobile vendor operation within the city must comply with the new city policy. The policy requires mobile vendors/food trucks to apply for a mobile vendor permit. The permit requires mobile vendors to provide evidence of liability insurance and Nebraska sales tax registration. Food truck vendors will also provide proof of their Temporary Food Establishment Permit or Mobile Unit Permit from the state of Nebraska. The new form is available on the city website in the Forms section. Forms, required documents, and payments can be emailed or provided in person at the York Police Department (315 N. Grant). Payments can be made over the phone or in person. 

Exceptions

Farmer's Market - Nonprofit & Religions Organizations - Vendors under a Special Event permit - Vendors on private property not selling to the public - other governments.

If you will be operating within a city park, use Parks and Recreation form  

If you're organizing a food truck event, like a food truck fundraiser, use the Special Event form.