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
This hidden park in the York neighborhood needs some love! Join the City and the York Neighborhood Association in removing Himalayan Blackberry and sprucing up the Butterfly Garden. All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the ... Read more
The Bellingham City Council is weighing two proposed ordinances that define which rental fees are permitted, limit amounts for some rental fees, and promote fee transparency. Work on these ordinances has been ongoing since fall of 2024 and has included a public engagement process. An executive summary and full report of this public engagement work ... Read more
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 ... Read more
The Bellingham Arts Commission serves as advisors and advocates for the enhancement and integration of the arts in the community. Meeting: The Commission typically meets on the first Tuesday of each month in the Mayor's Boardroom, located on the 2nd floor of Bellingham City Hall. Please note elevator access to the second floor is available at City Hall’s ... Read more
This is the second part of the legislative meeting of the Lake Whatcom Management Program that took place in April 2025. The meeting will include representatives from the Bellingham City Council, the Whatcom County Council, and the Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District Board of Commissioners, who will discuss Lake Whatcom Management Program activities to reduce ... Read more
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
Location: In Person at Pacific Street Operations Center - Room 114 (Entrance on Carolina St.) Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Your Personal Meeting Link: https://cob.zoom.us/j/81332943587?pwd=BpqJAmCLEfvy1GESkGrhvcAz6sfsr9.1 Meeting ID: 813 3294 3587 Password: 201547 Or join by phone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): ... Read more
Work is expected to begin this summer as part of a well-coordinated, strategic approach to fish barrier removal. Due to construction activity, trail users will likely be detoured around the Interurban Trail between 10th Street and 16th Street during construction. Detour signs will be posted to show alternate routes. We are required to construct the ... 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: 978 7494 8447 / Password: 9) via https://cob.zoom.us/j/94088919905. Registration is not required to attend this meeting. ... Read more
