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File #: AB2025-246    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing Status: Adopted
File created: 3/13/2025 In control: Council
On agenda: 4/15/2025 Final action: 4/15/2025
Enactment date: 4/15/2025 Enactment #: ORD 2025-020
Title: Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Title 20 (Zoning) regarding home-based businesses
Attachments: 1. Agenda Bill Master Report, 2. Adopted Ordinance 2025-020, 3. Adopted Ordinance 2025-020strike, 4. Staff Report, 5. Draft Ordinance, 6. Notice of Hearing after 3.25.2025, 7. Notice of Action Taken for 4.15.2025
Related files: AB2025-245
Department Planning and Development Services Department

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

 

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Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Title 20 (Zoning) regarding home-based businesses

 

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Ordinance amending 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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