The Bellingham City Council will hold a series of Meetings on October 14th at 10:00 AM, October 28th at 10:00 AM, and November 12th at 10:00 AM (this final meeting will only be held if needed and a cancelation notice will be sent out if it is not needed). The topic of each meeting will ... Read more
The Bellingham Tourism Commission makes recommendations to the City for allocations to local organizations as part of the Tourism Promotion grant program. A special meeting of LTAC will be convening in the Council Boardroom to continue deliberations of the annual Tourism Promotion Standard and Start Up grants. If time allows, LTAC will also review the ... Read more
Join the Sunnyland Neighborhood Association in helping us plant bulbs and shrubs while removing invasive Himalayan Blackberry to restore this fun 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 ... 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 ... Read more
The Bellingham Arts Commission serves as advisors and advocates for the enhancement and integration of the arts in the community. Participation Options Meetings can be attended either in-person at City Hall (210 Lottie Street), or virtually via Zoom Webinar (Meeting ID: 915 1955 3016 / Password: 9). Registration via www.cob.org/bac is required to attend the meeting via Zoom or ... 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 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/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
Restore wildlife habitat and protect wetlands with us in this lovely park on the south side of Bellingham alongside our friends from the Whatcom Land Trust! 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 ... 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 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
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
Civil Service Commission meetings are held in Council Chambers at City Hall. Those unable to attend in person may register to attend remotely at the Webinar Registration Page.The agenda for the current meeting and previous meetings are available on the Meeting Materials page.The Civil Service Commission provides for the classification of over 500 civil service employees ... Read more
We Want to Hear from You Bellingham is growing and we need to plan intentionally for more housing, jobs, and services. We spent the past year getting input from the community on how we should grow. Then we developed a growth strategy based on what we heard, and changes required by state laws. Now, we’re ... Read more
We Want to Hear from You Bellingham is growing and we need to plan intentionally for more housing, jobs, and services. We spent the past year getting input from the community on how we should grow. Then we developed a growth strategy based on what we heard, and changes required by state laws. Now, we’re ... Read more
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
Help plant native trees and shrubs near Bellingham’s favorite new trailhead and recreation hub. We hope to be joined by friends from the Whatcom Mountain Biking Coalition! 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 ... 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.
We Want to Hear from You Bellingham is growing and we need to plan intentionally for more housing, jobs, and services. We spent the past year getting input from the community on how we should grow. Then we developed a growth strategy based on what we heard, and changes required by state laws. Now, we’re ... Read more
Location: Mayor's Board Room at Bellingham City Hall or via Zoom Mayor's Neighborhood Advisory Commission (MNAC) meeting agendas and other information available on the Mayor's Neighborhood Advisory Commission page. The meeting will be held in-person in the Mayor's Board Room, 2nd floor of Bellingham City Hall, with an option for appointed members and the public ... Read more
On-site meeting location will be at City Hall, 210 Lottie Street, in the Parks & Recreation Administrative Suite, 2nd floor. Or join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Join Zoom Meeting: https://cob.zoom.us/j/87125643013?pwd=kt5UuEv2nXHDEuBld6ID5Oepu2u65Y.1Meeting ID: 871 2564 3013Passcode: 290138 Dial by your location• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)• +1 253 205 0468 US
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
Support riparian restoration efforts at one of Bellingham’s newest parks by removing invasive Himalayan Blackberry and planting near East Bear Creek. 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
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 purpose of the Water Resources Advisory Board (WRAB) is to help inform and guide the City’s planning and policy regarding the protection and management of water resources, including municipal water, sewer, surface and stormwater systems, controls, rates, and drinking water source protection. WRAB meetings are typically held on the 4th Tuesday of the month ... 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
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.
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.
