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Interim Director:
J.E. “Sam” Ryan, CBO

5280 Northwest Drive
Bellingham, Washington 98226
Telephone: (360) 676-6907
E-mail: pds@co.whatcom.wa.us

 
Planning

Picture of a house under constructionThe Planning Division includes the Current Planning Section (formerly the Land Use & Natural Resources Division) and Long Range Planning Section.

As their name suggests, Long Range addresses longer term planning issues often of a larger area scope that requires Comprehensive Plan modifications, Rezones, and code text amendments and other items taken to the Planning Commission and County Council.

Current planning as its name suggests processes immediate project development proposals. Many of their projects go before the Hearings Examiner.

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