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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

 
Public Process

 

Objectives of the Rural Element Updates:

Fair and Inclusive Process – Throughout the update process, Whatcom County Planning and Development Services has been working with citizens; hosting stakeholder meetings, workshops, public meetings and hearings; posting web site and e-mail newsletters; and receiving written comments from residents and property owners.

Compliance with State Laws– The Washington State Growth Management Act has specific requirements counties must follow when planning land uses in their rural areas.

Whatcom County encourages you to get involved. If you would like to learn more, or if you would like to receive periodic progress reports on the update process, please see the get involved page.

This page last updated: August 12, 2010


Documents

For the full Planning Commission recommendation, please see the Proposed page

Presented to County Council 2010

Presented to Planning Commission 2009

First Draft Amendments - Summer 2009

June 26, 2009: Draft Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments Maps

June 26, 2009: Draft Zoning Map Amendments (Rezonings)Maps

Other Documents

 


Public Comment Tracker

 


Timeline

December 29, 2010: Compliance date set by Hearings Board

September-December 2010: County Council considers proposed amendments (public hearing date(s) not yet scheduled)

July-September 2010: PDS staff drafts revised proposed amendments

July 13, 2010: work session Whatcom County Council Committee of the Whole

June 22, 2010: work session Whatcom County Council Committee of the Whole

June 8, 2010: work session Whatcom County Council Committee of the Whole

May 25, 2010: work session Whatcom County Council Planning and Development Committee

May 11, 2010: work session Whatcom County Council Planning and Development Committee

April 27, 2010: work session Whatcom County Council Planning and Development Committee

April 13, 2010: work session Whatcom County Council Planning and Development Committee

March 30, 2010: work session Whatcom County Council Planning and Development Committee

January 26, 2010: work session Whatcom County Council Planning and Development Committee

October 8, 2009: work session with Whatcom County Planning Commission on proposed ordinances

October 1, 2009: work session with Whatcom County Planning Commission on proposed ordinances

September 22, 2009: work session with Whatcom County Planning Commission on proposed ordinances

September 10, 2009: work session with Whatcom County Planning Commission on proposed ordinances

September 8, 2009: public hearing with Whatcom County Planning Commission on proposed ordinances

August 13, 2009: work session with Whatcom County Planning Commission on proposed ordinances

July 23, 2009: work session with Whatcom County Planning Commission on proposed ordinances

July 9, 2009: public hearing with Whatcom County Planning Commission on proposed ordinances

July 1, 2009: 6:00-8:30 pm: Public meeting was held at Meridian High School, 194 W. Laurel Rd, Bellingham

July 1, 2009: 9:00-11:30 am: Public meeting was held at Whatcom County Council Chambers, 311 Grand Ave, Bellingham

June 30, 2009: 6:00-8:30 pm: Public meeting was held at Mount Baker High School, 4936 Deming Rd, Deming

June 30, 2009: 1:00-3:30 pm: Public meeting was held at Fire Station 61, 9408 Odell Rd, Blaine

May 14, 2009: Planning Commission work session continuation on deliberation and recommendation on policy issues

April 28, 2009: Whatcom County Council Planning and Development Committee overview and update

April 23, 2009: work session with Whatcom County Planning Commission

April 16, 2009: public hearing with Whatcom County Planning Commission

March 4, 2009: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. a public meeting was held at Meridian High School Cafeteria, 194 W. Laurel Rd.

March 5, 2009: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. a public meeting was held at Whatcom County Council Chambers, 311 Grand, Bellingham

March 5, 2009: 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. a public meeting was held at American Legion: Peace Arch Post # 86, 4580 Legion Drive, Blaine

March 5, 2009: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. a public meeting was held at the Rome Grange, 2821 Mt. Baker Hwy.

December 11, 2008, work session with Whatcom County Planning Commission

November 12, 2008, a public workshop was held at Meridian High School from 6pm-8:30pm.

November 13, 2008, a public workshop was held at the Bellingham Public Library from 9am-11:30am.

November 13, 2008, a public workshop was held at Mount Baker High School from 6pm-8:30pm