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File #: AB2023-173    Version: 1
Type: Discussion Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/24/2023 In control: Council Planning and Development Committee
On agenda: 3/21/2023 Final action: 3/21/2023
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Discussion of an ordinance adopting various minor amendments to Whatcom County Code Title 20, Zoning; Title 21, Land Division regulations, and; Title 22, Land Use and Development
Attachments: 1. Staff Memo, 2. Staff Report, 3. Draft Ordinance, 4. Proposed Exhibit A, 5. Proposed Exhibit A revised for 3.21.2023
Related files: AB2023-174
Department Planning and Development Services Department

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

 

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Discussion of an ordinance adopting various minor amendments to Whatcom County Code Title 20, Zoning; Title 21, Land Division regulations, and; Title 22, Land Use and Development

 

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Discussion of proposed amendments to WCC Titles 20 (Zoning), 21 (Land Division Regulations), and 22 (Land Use and Development). This is an annual “code scrub,” wherein Planning and Development Services proposes amendments to clarify code, fix inconsistencies and grammar, and modify or add minor policies. This year’s 15 proposed code amendments include six proposed minor policy changes regarding: minimum lot width and depth in the URM zone, reducing parking stall size to 9’ x 18’, add bicycle parking requirements, and allowing Transfer of Development Rights receiving areas in Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) only.



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