Cashmere to consider extending moratorium on new mini-storage facilities

The briefing

Cashmere holds a public hearing Aug. 24 on extending its six-month moratorium on new mini-storage facilities in all zoning districts. The city wants to examine the land-use and economic impacts first, noting mini-storage generates fewer jobs and less tax revenue than other commercial or industrial uses. Mayor Jim Fletcher said the city would rather handle land-use code updates as one package after finishing comprehensive planning; five storage facilities currently operate in Cashmere.