Legislation Details

File #: AB2026-281    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing Status: Substitute Adopted
File created: 4/1/2026 Meeting Body Council
On agenda: 4/28/2026 Final action: 4/28/2026
Enactment date: 4/28/2026 Enactment #: ORD 2026-021
Title: Ordinance adopting Whatcom County Code Chapter 16.38, Source Control of Existing Development, to require the use of best management practices for stormwater pollution prevention within the Whatcom County, Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit Area
Indexes: Environment, Health and Safety, Stormwater
Attachments: 1. Agenda Bill Master Report, 2. Adopted Ordinance 2026-021, 3. Staff Memo, 4. Proposed Ordinance, 5. Substitute Ordinance
Related files: AB2026-279
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Primary Contact Email:    nervin@co.whatcom.wa.us

 

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Ordinance adopting Whatcom County Code Chapter 16.38, Source Control of Existing Development, to require the use of best management practices for stormwater pollution prevention within the Whatcom County, Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit Area

 

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The purpose of this ordinance is to comply with provisions of the NPDES Municipal Stormwater Permit Requirements and implement a source control program for existing development. This program is focused on addressing pollution from existing land use and activities that have the potential to release pollutants to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4). Discharging certain substances to the county MS4 is prohibited.