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Whatcom County Council Urban Growth Area Review Calendar

Below is a schedule of upcoming Council meetings regarding the urban growth area (UGA) review. Special Council and committee meetings may be scheduled with 24 hours notice, and cancelled at any time.  The schedule on this web page is kept as up-to-date as possible.  However, please call the County Council Office at (360)676-6690 to confirm the meeting schedule.

The Whatcom County Planning Commission is also addressing UGA Review through October. Please check the Planning Commission's webpage for the Commission's calendar.

Time for public comment is scheduled during regular Tuesday evening Council meetings during Open Session and public hearings.  For all other committees and special meetings, public comments may be taken at the discretion of the chair.

DATE

MEETING

LOCATION

2009:

Oct. 6 Special Planning Committee - UGA Review: Lynden, Blaine, Birch Bay, and Columbia Valley. (The Committee hopes to review all of these areas as scheduled. However, discussion may be rescheduled to Oct. 20 if necessary.) County Council Chambers 9:30-noon
Oct. 13 Regular Planning Committee - UGA Review: Bellingham and Ferndale County Council Chambers 3-5 p.m.
Oct. 20 Special Planning Committee - UGA Review: Any carryover discussions from previous meetings. Begin review of completed Planning Commission recommendations and/or Plan and Code amendment review. County Council Chambers 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Oct. 24 Final Planning Commission Findings and Recommendation received and available in the County Council Office.
Oct. 27 Regular Planning Committee - UGA Review: Planning Commission recommendation review, identify low- or no-change UGA, review of remaining UGAs. County Council Chambers 3 - 5 p.m.
Nov. 3 Special Planning Committee of the Whole - UGA Review: Review of Planning Commission Findings and recommendations, text amendments, complete review of remaining UGAs, and finalize committee recommendations for the preparation of an ordinance and amendments. Timed public comment will be allowed at this meeting from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. County Council Chambers - New Time!
9:30 9 a.m. - noon and 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Nov. 10 No Planning Committee. Special Committee of the Whole on UGA Review: Finalize proposed ordinance, maps, and amendment language. Ordinance will be introduced at the Regular County Council evening meeting. County Council Chambers
Special COTW 3 - 5 p.m.
Regular County Council 7 p.m.
Nov. 24 Regular Council & Committees - UGA Review: Public Hearing and (possible) final vote. County Council Chambers 7 p.m.

Last updated: October 28, 2009

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