Legislation Details

File #: AB2021-418    Version: 1
Type: Discussion Status: Discussed and Motion(s) Approved
File created: 7/14/2021 Meeting Body Council Planning and Development Committee
On agenda: 7/27/2021 Final action: 7/27/2021
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Discussion of proposed ordinance amending the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan Map and zoning code for the Nooksack Falls Exclave within the Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest
Indexes: Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Mineral Resources / Mining, Natural Resources, Zoning
Attachments: 1. Staff Memo, 2. Staff Report, 3. Proposed Ordinance, 4. Presentation
Related files: AB2021-420
Department Planning and Development Services Department

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

 

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Discussion of proposed ordinance amending the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan Map and zoning code for the Nooksack Falls Exclave within the Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest

 

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A Comprehensive Plan Map amendment and zoning code amendment for the Nooksack Falls Exclave within the Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest. The proposed map amendment will amend the Mineral Resource Lands Comprehensive Plan Designation to Rural Forestry, to match the zoning district. The zoning code amendment will include the Nooksack Falls Exclave as an area where a Conditional Use Permit application may be submitted for facilities intended to provide education related to forestry, natural resources and wildlife, and the purpose of the Rural Forestry zone. The proposal affects approximately 66 acres of privately held lands on/near Wells Creek Road, off of State Route 542 - Mt Baker Hwy, Assessor's Parcel Numbers 400831580150, 400831450200, 390806550550.