Legislation Details

File #: AB2021-453    Version: 1
Type: Discussion Status: Discussed and Motion(s) Approved
File created: 7/23/2021 Meeting Body Council Planning and Development Committee
On agenda: 9/14/2021 Final action: 9/14/2021
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Discussion of proposed Zoning amendments relating to density credits in the UR4 zone in the Birch Bay UGA, density credits for accessory dwelling units, and modifying the minimum lot size, width, depth and other requirements in the Urban Residential zone
Indexes: Zoning
Attachments: 1. Staff Memo, 2. Draft Ordinance with Exhibits, 3. Planning Commission Findings, 4. Presentation on 9.14.2021
Related files: AB2021-380, AB2021-543
Department Planning and Development Services Department

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

 

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Discussion of proposed Zoning amendments relating to density credits in the UR4 zone in the Birch Bay UGA, density credits for accessory dwelling units, and modifying the minimum lot size, width, depth and other requirements in the Urban Residential zone

 

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Proposed amendments to Whatcom County Title 20 (Zoning) to modify the Density Credits Chapter, modify the Urban Residential 4 dwellings/acre (UR4) zone in the Birch Bay UGA to allow increased density if density credits are purchased, modify the minimum lot size, width, depth and other requirements in the Urban Residential zone, and modify the accessory dwelling unit regulations to allow larger unit size if density credits are purchased.