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Discussion of an ordinance adopting Zoning Code amendments relating to density, lot size, setbacks, and public water and sewer for the Birch Bay Urban Growth Area and other areas of the County
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Discussion of an ordinance adopting Whatcom County Zoning Code amendments to the text of the Urban Residential District (WCC 20.20), Urban Residential Medium Density District (WCC 20.22), Urban Residential Mixed District (WCC 20.24), General Commercial District (WCC 20.62), Resort Commercial District (WCC 20.64), Supplementary Requirements (WCC 20.80), and Definitions (WCC 20.97). The text amendments include (in certain specified zoning districts) allowing smaller minimum lot sizes, requiring minimum net densities, requiring public water and sewer, and reducing setbacks. The proposed amendments also define “minimum net density.” The proposed amendments constitute “reasonable measures” for the Birch Bay Urban Growth Area under the Buildable Lands Program, but also apply to other areas of the County.