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2016 Comprehensive Plan Updates
Review Requirements
The Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) requires the county to periodically review and revise its comprehensive plan and development regulations under RCW 36.70A.130(1).
Additionally, the GMA requires review of urban growth areas (UGAs) under RCW 36.70A.130(3). The UGAs must be able to accommodate population and employment growth projected for the 20-year planning period. Therefore, Whatcom County has initiated a multi-year project to update its Comprehensive Plan.
The Whatcom County Planning Commission issued recommendations on January 14, 2016. These recommendations, and the Planning Commission’s findings, are posted below.
The County Council reviewed the Comprehensive Plan, including UGA proposals, between January and August 2016. This review included staff briefings, review of Planning Commission recommendations, city presentations, public hearings, and consideration of public input. The Council adopted Ordinance 2016-034 relating to the Comprehensive Plan update and UGA review on August 9, 2016
The County Council reviewed the Comprehensive Plan, including UGA proposals, between January and August 2016. This review included staff briefings, review of Planning Commission recommendations, city presentations, public hearings, and consideration of public input. The Council adopted Ordinance 2016-034 relating to the Comprehensive Plan update and UGA review on August 9, 2016
View the Growth Management Tools Report
| 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update | |||||
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Chapter |
Staff Final Recommendation March 2015 |
Planning Commission Final |
County Council Approved Version August 2016 |
Maps |
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| Findings of Fact and Reason for Action |
Adopted Ordinance |
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| Chapter 1 Introduction |
Chapter 1 | Chapter 1 | Chapter 1 | Chapter 1 | |
| Chapter 2 Land Use |
Chapter 2 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 2 | |
| Chapter 3 Housing |
Chapter 3 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 3 | ||
| Chapter 4 Capital Facilities |
Chapter 4 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 4 | ||
| Chapter 5 Utilities |
Chapter 5 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 5 | |
| Chapter 6 Transportation | Chapter 6 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 6 | |
| Chapter 7 Economics |
Chapter 7 | Chapter 7 | Chapter 7 | ||
| Chapter 8 Resource Lands |
Chapter 8 | Chapter 8 | Chapter 8 | Chapter 8 | |
| Chapter 9 Recreation |
Chapter 9 | Chapter 9 | Chapter 9 | Chapter 9 | |
| Chapter 10 Design |
Chapter 10 | Chapter 10 | Chapter 10 | ||
| Chapter 11 Environment |
Chapter 11 | Chapter 11 | Chapter 11 | Chapter 11 | |
| Appendix A Glossary |
Appendix A | Appendix A | |||
| Appendix B Acronyms |
Appendix B | Appendix B | |||
| Appendix C Countywide Planning Policies |
Appendix C | Appendix C | |||
| Appendix D Bibliography |
Appendix D | Appendix D | |||
| Appendix E 20 Year Capital Facilities Plan (proposed) |
Appendix E | Appendix E | |||
| Appendix E 20 Year Capital Facilities Plan (version to be deleted) |
Appendix E | Appendix E | |||
| Appendix F Six Year CIP (proposed) |
Appendix F | Appendix F | |||
| Appendix F Six Year CIP (version to be deleted) |
Appendix F | Appendix F | |||
| Appendix G Water Resources and Salmon Recovery Programs |
Appendix G | (incorporated back into Chapter 11) |
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| Appendix G Transportation Impact Fees (version to be deleted) |
Appendix G | Appendix G | |||
| Appendix H Airport Overlay Zones |
Appendix H | Appendix H | |||
| Appendix I Imaginary Surfaces |
Appendix I | Appendix I | |||
| Repealed Maps | Maps | ||||
| Repealed UGA Maps | Maps | ||||