The Design Review Board (DRB) advises the Planning and Community Development Director and Staff on proposed development projects Meeting Materials Visit the Design Review Meeting Materials webpage to view meeting agendas and supporting materials, which are posted approximately one week prior to the meeting date. Also viewable, are the minutes from past meetings. Attend Meeting At this ... Read more
The Bellingham Arts Commission serves as advisors and advocates for the enhancement and integration of the arts in the community. Meeting Materials Visit the Arts Commission Meeting Materials webpage to view meeting agendas and supporting materials, which are posted approximately one week prior to the meeting date. Also viewable, are the minutes from past meetings. Attend Meeting At ... 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/s/94589588482?pwd=bWtSVGlzcHFDVHlrY1Z2RU5XMjR2UT09 Meeting ID: 945 8958 8482 Password: 558849 Or join by phone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): ... Read more
Agenda: The following item(s) are anticipated to be considered at this meeting. The full agenda and meeting materials will be posted approximately two weeks in advance of the meeting. Written comments can be sent to planningcommission@cob.org. Continued consideration of the proposed updates to the ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) Ordinance. Participation Options: Meetings can be attended ... Read more
Join The City of Bellingham, the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA), and the Washington Native Plant Society (WNPS) as we remove invasive vegetation and plant native trees and shrubs to revitalize salmon habitat in the heart of downtown Bellingham. All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. ... Read more
More information can be found at meetings.cob.org five days prior to the meeting.
As a precaution, all City of Bellingham in-person meetings have been suspended. At this time, all Historic Preservation Commission meetings are being held virtually via Zoom Webinars. Options for joining this meeting are as follows: Meeting ID: 975 7464 8447 Password: 9 No registration is required to attend this meeting via https://cob.zoom.us/j/97574648447. Alternatively, citizens can listen to ... 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 the Mayor's Board Room. However, at this time, commission members ... 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/s/99623052639?pwd=M1RlWENpc0ZGaWlnTENJNHJLVWhYdz09 Meeting ID: 996 2305 2639Password: 914391 Or join by phone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): +1 253 ... 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 Civil Service Commission provides for the classification of over 500 civil service employees and for open and competitive examinations at both entry and promotional levels. The Commission may ... Read more
The Salary Commission is an independent commission established to review and set the salaries of members of the Bellingham City Council. Participation OptionsMeetings can be attended either in-person at City Hall (210 Lottie Street), or virtually via Telephone or Zoom Webinar (at (253) 215-8782, (669) 900-6833 or (929) 205-6099; Meeting ID: 834 0271 0758 / ... Read more
As a precaution, all City of Bellingham in-person meetings have been suspended. At this time, all Community Development Advisory Board meetings are being held virtually via Zoom Webinars. Options for joining this meeting are as follows: Meeting ID: 986 9045 9994 Password: 21 No registration is required to attend this meeting via https://cob.zoom.us/j/98690459994. Alternatively, ... 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) The meeting can also be attended via phone by calling ... 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.
Join the Friends of Big Rock Garden and Whatcom Million Trees Project as we help clean sculptures and maintain the stunning grounds of Big Rock Garden Park in this peaceful garden setting. All ages and abilities welcome! Participants under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress ... 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) The meeting can also be attended via phone by calling listen by phone ... 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 purpose of the board is to review and evaluate existing policies and make specific recommendations to the Mayor and City Council regarding City policy related to immigration matters. This evaluation will include analysis of City data to determine compliance with Washington State law. The board will make recommendations for further data to be compiled ... Read more
Every month on the Third Thu, until Nov 17, 2022, 3 occurrence(s)Sep 15, 2022 04:00 PMOct 20, 2022 04:00 PMNov 17, 2022 04:00 PMPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.Monthly: https://cob.zoom.us/webinar/tZ0pcuyspzMvGtwAzNptF98sDlAdx3fl8h56/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGhqj4vHt2dtRmPRpx5Bo_4Z-jxmFxYjbdKvQXLEzR1O1vlEu5jNqosFtSITopic: Sehome Hill Arboretum Board of Governors Please click the link below to join the meeting: https://cob.zoom.us/j/89455498508?pwd=ZU1QVm9qMlRTVWFVZlMrclV6VTM1Zz09 City of ... Read more
The Watershed Advisory Board (WAB) provides citizen advice to the City regarding the protection, clean-up, and restoration of the Lake Whatcom reservoir and watershed. The WAB further advises on the acquisition and management of properties in the City’s watershed land acquisition program. The WAB typically meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. When in person, meetings will take place at ... Read more
Agenda: The following item(s) are anticipated to be considered at this meeting. The full agenda and meeting materials will be posted approximately two weeks in advance of the meeting. Written comments can be sent to planningcommission@cob.org. The public hearing on the consideration of a rezone in the South Neighborhood postponed to December 1, 2022. Participation Options: Meetings can be attended ... Read more
Join Park Steward Richard in helping us remove invasive Himalayan Blackberry to restore this beloved trail. All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. This event will follow current health department guidelines and ... Read more
More information can be found at meetings.cob.org five days prior to the meeting.
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 at City Hall (210 Lottie Street), or virtually via Zoom Webinar (Meeting ID: 926 3348 0860 / Password: 9). Registration via www.cob.org/tourism is required to attend the meeting ... 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) No registration required to attend this meeting. Meeting Materials Visit ... 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.
At this second open house for the Pedestrian Master Plan, draft plans will be presented followed by a question-and-answer session. Please use this Zoom link to access the meeting. Agenda This meeting will be recorded and posted online for those who cannot attend live. Following the open house, City staff will hold virtual office hours ... Read more
Agenda: The following item(s) are anticipated to be considered at this meeting. The full agenda and meeting materials will be posted approximately two weeks in advance of the meeting. Written comments can be sent to planningcommission@cob.org. A public hearing for the consideration of a rezone to amend the official zoning map and the South Neighborhood Table of Zoning regulations ... 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/s/94589588482?pwd=bWtSVGlzcHFDVHlrY1Z2RU5XMjR2UT09 Meeting ID: 945 8958 8482 Password: 558849 Or join by phone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): ... Read more
Join the City, Whatcom Million Trees Project, and the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) as we work along the creek in the north end of the park to remove invasive Himalayan Blackberry and English Ivy to restore this stately forest. This work party is being held in honor of David Taylor, a long-term steward of ... Read more
