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File #: AB2023-399    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing Status: Held in Council
File created: 6/8/2023 In control: Council
On agenda: Final action: 9/12/2023
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Ordinance adopting various amendments to WCC Title 20, Zoning, regarding home-based businesses
Attachments: 1. Staff Memo for 8.8.2023, 2. Staff Report, 3. Proposed Ordinance, 4. Proposed Exhibit A, 5. Exhibit A - Revised after 7.25.2023 committee discussion, 6. Exhibit A - Revised per P&D motion 2023-08-08, 7. Notice of Hearing after 8.8.2023
Related files: AB2023-398
Department Planning and Development Services Department
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultAction DetailsMeeting DetailsAudio/Video
9/12/20231 Council HELD IN COUNCIL  Action details Meeting details -
9/12/20231 Council PUBLIC TESTIMONY RECEIVED (file not final)  Action details Meeting details -
8/8/20231 Council SUBSTITUTE INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Meeting details Media Media
6/20/20231 Council DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED  Action details Meeting details Media Media

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

 

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Ordinance adopting various amendments to WCC Title 20, Zoning, regarding home-based businesses

 

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Proposed amendments to WCC Title 20 (Zoning) regarding Home-Based Businesses. The amendments aim to consolidate the existing regulations for home occupations, cottage industries, and occasional commercial use of noncommercial properties for hosting special events.



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