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
Come support us and the Friends of Big Rock Garden Park as we clean sculptures and tidy up this peaceful park! All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Additional information will be ... Read more
City Council Regular Meetings start at 7 p.m. unless otherwise announced. The schedules for daytime Committee meetings are posted at meetings.cob.org the Wednesday before the meeting date. You can find more information, including opportunities for viewing meetings and participating in meetings, at meetings.cob.org.
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). Meeting Materials Visit meetings.cob.org to view meeting agendas and supporting materials, which are ... 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.
Celebrate Make A Difference Day and Arbor Day with the City of Bellingham and Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) as we care for Whatcom Falls Park! Together, we will plant native trees and shrubs and remove invasive weeds along Whatcom Creek to improve water quality, recover downstream salmon habitat, and restore our forests for wildlife. All ages, abilities, ... Read more
Join the City of Bellingham and the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) as we care for a beloved local park at our annual Make a Difference Day and Arbor Day community work party! Together, we will plant native trees and shrubs and remove invasive weeds along Whatcom Creek to improve water quality, recover downstream salmon ... Read more
This candy-free event is for children Preschool through 2nd grade! Wear your costumes, make crafts, and win prizes playing games at our booths. Sensory Friendly experience from 1:30–2:30 pm, for youth ages 16 and younger accompanied by an adult. During this time, we will have a limited supply of headphones, gloves, and fidgets at the ... Read more
The Bellingham City Council will hold a series of Special Meetings in October and November 2025 to consider the 2026 budget and the Bellingham Plan. Other agenda items may be added as needed. Full agenda can be found on meetings.cob.org five days prior to the meeting. Members of the public may attend the meetings in-person ... Read more
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
