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File #: AB2025-380    Version: 1
Type: Discussion Status: Discussed
File created: 5/12/2025 In control: Council Planning and Development Committee
On agenda: 5/27/2025 Final action: 5/27/2025
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Discussion of an ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Chapter 20.82, Public Utilities, to increase allowable power line voltage to 230 kilovolts in zones currently limited to 115 kilovolts
Attachments: 1. Staff Memo, 2. Draft Ordinance, 3. Staff Report, 4. Planning Commission Memo, 5. Maps, 6. Presentation
Related files: AB2024-661, AB2025-381
Department Planning and Development Services Department

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

 

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Discussion of an ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Chapter 20.82, Public Utilities, to increase allowable power line voltage to 230 kilovolts in zones currently limited to 115 kilovolts

 

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Discussion of proposed amendments to WCC 20.82.010 and 20.82.030(9)(a-c) to allow power lines of up to 230 kV countywide with a Conditional Use Permit.




Whatcom County, Washington
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