BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Whatcom County removed more than 770 acres from the Birch Bay Urban Growth Area (UGA) in November 2009, and rezoned this area from urban zoning classifications to Rural one dwelling/ten acres (R10A) in association with the 10-year UGA review (Ordinance 2009-071).
Subsequently, the County Council rezoned the 770 acres from R10A to Rural one dwelling/five acres (R5A) in December 2010 (Ordinance 2010-065). This ordinance was appealed to the Growth Management Hearings Board. In July 2011, the Growth Board upheld the rezone, except for the acreage located in the 100 year floodplain.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
The Whatcom County Council adopted Ordinance 2011-041 on October 11, 2011 to address the Growth Board order. This Ordinance rezoned approximatley 98 acres, that are largely located in the floodplain, from R5A to R10A. This Ordinance can be viewed by clicking the link below:
Ordinance 2011-041
WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
The Whatcom County Planning Commission held a public hearing and issued recommendations relating to the rezone on September 8, 2011. The Planning Commission’s recommendations can be viewed by clicking the link below:
Planning Commission Recommendations
STAFF REPORT
The Whatcom County Planning and Development Services Staff Report can be viewed by clicking the link below:
Staff Report
If you have any questions, please contact Matt Aamot, Senior Planner, at 360-676-6907.
ENVIRONMENTAL MAPS
You can view the floodplain and wetland & stream map for each alternative by clicking the links below:
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Crawford August 26
Crawford August 29
Harris September 7 |
