Jun 16, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardWhatcom County Council Special Committee Of The Whole Action Summary
The committee held extensive discussions and provided direction regarding the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan. Topics included revisions and motions for Chapters 1 (Introduction and Growth Projections), 2 (Land Use), 3 (Housing), 4 (Capital Facilities), 5 (Utilities), 6 (Transportation), 7 (Economic Development), 8 (Resource Lands), 9 (Parks and Recreation), 10 (Environment), 12 (Climate), various Appendices, and the Foothills Subarea Plan. Additionally, the committee discussed the schedule for the comprehensive plan update and approved a motion supporting the evaluation of potential industrial lands reserve study areas.