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
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.
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
The Transportation Commission is expected to help shape the future of Bellingham by taking a long-range, strategic look at transportation issues and providing recommendations on policy choices and investment priorities. Transportation Commission meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesdays of the month at 6 p.m. in a hybrid format. Meetings take place in person ... Read more
Location: In Person at City Hall - Mayor's Board Room or Remote Meeting Option Below Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android device: Your Personal Meeting Link: https://cob.zoom.us/j/82609079670?pwd=EUEzLBb8LWCn3Ogpt2F7QDPkROEOEi.1 Meeting ID: 826 0907 9670 Password: 616075 Or join by phone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): +1 ... Read more
