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File #: AB2025-812    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing Status: Failed
File created: 11/6/2025 Meeting Body Council Planning and Development Committee
On agenda: 12/9/2025 Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Ordinance adopting amendments to Whatcom County Code Title 20 (Zoning) to comply with preemptive state regulations for accessory dwelling units and co-living standards
Attachments: 1. Agenda Bill Master Report, 2. Memo, 3. Proposed Ordinance, 4. Staff Report, 5. Memo - Cost
Related files: AB2025-811, AB2025-838
Department Planning and Development Services Department

Primary Contact Email:    MSchacht@co.whatcom.wa.us

 

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Ordinance adopting amendments to Whatcom County Code Title 20 (Zoning) to comply with preemptive state regulations for accessory dwelling units and co-living standards

 

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Amendments to Whatcom County Code Title 20 (Zoning) to comply with preemptive State regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units and Co-living standards affecting residential zoning districts in Urban Growth Areas per RCW 36.70A.680/.681 and RCW 36.70A.535.

Every ten years, as part of the periodic update, RCW 36.70A.130(1) requires Whatcom County to take legislative action to review and, if needed, revise its comprehensive plan and development regulations to comply with the requirements of the Growth Management Act codified under RCW 36.70A. These amendments to Title 20 are part of the periodic review under the Growth Management Act.




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