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File #: AB2022-533    Version: 1
Type: Discussion Status: Discussed and Motion(s) Approved
File created: 9/21/2022 In control: Council Planning and Development Committee
On agenda: 10/11/2022 Final action: 10/11/2022
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Discussion relating to Personal Wireless Service Facility code amendments
Indexes: Zoning
Attachments: 1. Staff Memo, 2. Planning Commission Findings, 3. Exhibits, 4. Revised Exhibit A, 5. PDS Explanation - Revised Exhibit A
Related files: AB2022-571
Department Planning and Development Services Department

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

 

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Discussion relating to Personal Wireless Service Facility code amendments

 

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Proposed amendments to Whatcom County Code (WCC) 20.13, WCC 20.82, WCC 20.83, WCC 20.97, and WCC 22.05 relating to personal wireless service facilities.  The primary purpose of the amendments is to bring consistency between the Whatcom County Code and federal laws and regulations.  The proposal addresses eligible facility requests, small wireless facilities, and macro wireless facilities. The proposal includes: Definitions, categorizing uses (as exemptions, permitted uses, administrative approval uses, and conditional uses), addressing nonconforming uses and structures, concealment elements, noise, conditions associated with siting approval, and project permit procedures (including variances, application requirements, permit review time frames, and appeals).



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