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File #: AB2025-245    Version: 1
Type: Discussion Status: Discussed
File created: 3/13/2025 In control: Council Planning and Development Committee
On agenda: 3/25/2025 Final action: 3/25/2025
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Discussion of an ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Title 20 (Zoning) regarding home-based businesses
Attachments: 1. Staff Report and Agritourism memo, 2. Draft Ordinance
Related files: AB2025-246
Department Planning and Development Services Department

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

 

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Discussion of an ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Title 20 (Zoning) regarding home-based businesses

 

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Discussion of proposed amendments to Whatcom County Code Title 20 (Zoning) regarding home-based businesses and agritourism activities. The amendments aim to consolidate the existing regulations for home occupations, cottage industries, agritourism activities, and occasional commercial use of noncommercial properties for hosting special events.




Whatcom County, Washington
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