The Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB) mainly advises the Mayor and City Council on a variety of policies, plans and projects. Participation Options Meetings can be attended either in-person at City Hall (210 Lottie Street), or virtually via Zoom Webinar (Meeting ID: 986 9045 9994 / Password: 21) No registration is required to attend this meeting via https://cob.zoom.us/j/98690459994. ... Read more
Join us and our friends from NSEA as we restore wildlife habitat and protect wetlands in this lovely park on the south side of Bellingham. *Please note that this event is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.* All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions ... Read more
Deck the trails and deck out your bike for Bellingham's Lighted Bike Parade. Costumes encouraged, holiday cheer required! FREE and open to everyone. The bike ride will take place rain or shine. Here's the planned schedule: This event is hosted in collaboration with WTA, Downtown Bellingham Partnership, Whatcom Smart Trips, and Western Washington University. Contact ... Read more
Evening meetings of the full Council start at 7:00 PM unless otherwise announced; Daytime Committee meeting schedule is released the Wednesday before the meeting date. More information, including opportunities for viewing meetings and public participation, can be found at meetings.cob.org five days prior to the meeting.
The Design Review Board (DRB) advises the Planning and Community Development Director and Staff on proposed development projects. Participation Options Meetings can be attended either in-person at City Hall (210 Lottie Street), or virtually via Zoom Webinar (Meeting ID: 933 8224 5585 / Password: 9) Registration via www.cob.org/drb is required to attend the meeting via Zoom or to ... Read more
The Bellingham Public Library Board of Trustees typically holds regular public meetings on the third Tuesday of each month. Occasionally the meeting time, date and location varies or special meetings are scheduled. The meeting will be conducted in the Central Library Lecture Room.
The Planning Commission is responsible for providing the City Council with recommendations regarding adoption or amendment to the City’s comprehensive plan, neighborhood plans, urban village plans, zoning and other development regulations. The Commission also advises the Planning Director on some site specific development projects that raise substantial planning issues. Meeting: The Commission typically meets on ... Read more
Most City of Bellingham services are closed for City holidays. For a complete list of holidays, closures and information about emergency and after-hours services, please visit our Holidays and Closures page.
The Bellingham Tourism Commission makes recommendations to the City for allocations to local organizations as part of the Tourism Promotion grant program. Participation Options Meetings can be attended either in-person (see agenda for specific locations as it changes monthly) or virtually via Zoom Webinar (Meeting ID: 926 3348 0860 / Password: 9) via https://cob.zoom.us/j/92633480860. Registration is not required ... Read more
The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is responsible for identifying and actively encouraging the conservation of the City of Bellingham’s historic resources. Participation Options Meetings can be attended either in-person at City Hall (210 Lottie Street), or virtually via Zoom Webinar (Meeting ID: 940 8891 9905 / Password: 9) via https://cob.zoom.us/j/94088919905. Registration is not required to attend this meeting. ... Read more
