Clallam County Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
The commission reviewed staff presentations regarding changes to the Critical Areas Code, specifically focusing on the wetland section and the adoption of the 2014 Washington State Wetland Rating System. Discussions involved refining the processes for variance applications, reviewing buffers, and coordinating with other county ordinances such as the Shoreline Master Program. Future agenda items were planned to include reviews of variance procedures, the Department of Ecology comments, and assessments of Geohazards, Flood, and Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas.
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The commission held a work session focused on proposed updates to Title 20 regarding Code Enforcement procedures. Discussion topics included the ability to charge for the internal costs of writing Voluntary Compliance Agreements (VCA), recovering hearing costs from violators, and the potential establishment of an amnesty program at the discretion of the Department of Community Development Director. Commissioners expressed concerns regarding fee assessment consistency and the need for guardrails or oversight for the proposed amnesty program. The commission recommended staff revise the draft for further review.
Aug 10, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Clallam County Board Of County Commissioners Work Session Agenda
The work session agenda includes administrative items such as calendar review, several contract approvals involving facility control upgrades, dispute resolution, early intervention programs, guardian ad litem services, victim advocacy grants, and energy retrofits. Public works items address road closures and bridge painting projects. Budget topics cover the availability of the preliminary 2027 budget and proposed budget amendments. Additionally, the agenda features a report on the code enforcement program, planning for comprehensive plan hearings, a recap of the National Association of Counties annual conference, and a list of future general discussion items, including joint meetings with the Department of Natural Resources and the Port of Port Angeles.
