Legislation Details

File #: AB2025-838    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing Status: Adopted
File created: 11/19/2025 Meeting Body Council Planning and Development Committee
On agenda: 12/9/2025 Final action: 12/9/2025
Enactment date: 12/9/2025 Enactment #: ORD 2025-060
Title: Ordinance adopting amendments to Whatcom County Code Title 20 (Zoning) to comply with preemptive state regulations for accessory dwelling units and co-living standards
Attachments: 1. Agenda Bill Master Report, 2. Adopted Ordinance 2025-060, 3. Adopted Ordinance 2025-060strike, 4. Proposed Ordinance, 5. Staff Memo - Schacht, 6. Staff Memo - Metz
Related files: AB2025-812, AB2025-811
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Primary Contact Email:    ksmith@co.whatcom.wa.us

 

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Ordinance adopting amendments to Whatcom County Code Title 20 (Zoning) to comply with preemptive state regulations for accessory dwelling units and co-living standards

 

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Amendments to Whatcom County Code Title 20 (Zoning) to comply with preemptive state regulations for accessory dwelling units and co-living standards affecting residential zoning districts in Urban Growth Areas per RCW 36.70A.680/.681 and RCW 36.70A.535. These amendments to Title 20 are part of the periodic review under the Growth Management Act.