Planning and Studies Archives

Silver Beach Neighborhood Rezone

This map of the Silver Beach Neighborhood shows zone designations for each area.

The City is considering making changes related to multi-family properties in the Lake Whatcom watershed. The changes would affect certain multi-family zoning densities. City Staff also analyzed and proposed a recommendation to revise the impervious surface limits and stormwater management regulations pertaining to multi-family development and redevelopment.

East Bakerview Park: Planning and Feasibility Study

In 2020 Greenways levy funds were used to purchase approximately 29 acres of undeveloped land located on E. Bakerview Rd., between Deemer Road and James Street. The property features about 9 acres of cleared hayfields bisected by a creek, and 20 acres of mature forest and wetlands. For more information about the purchase, see the press release ... Read more

Lake Padden Recreational Assessment

Lake Padden Park is the jewel of the Bellingham Park system. This community park includes access to Lake Padden beaches, multi-use sports fields, an 18-hole golf course, dog park, and miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Through its mix of built recreational amenities and natural features, it plays an important role in providing outdoor ... Read more

Squalicum Heights

Project Description The city received applications for a new residential subdivision on a vacant 5.5-acre site located generally at terminus of Pebble Place and at the southwest corner of E McLeod and McGrath Roads. The parcel is located in Area 2 of the Barkley Neighborhood and zoned Residential-Multi, Planned with a Low Density. The submitted ... Read more

Sven Hoyt Community Garden Fence

Description The project includes the design and construction of a new fence around the garden plots. The purpose of the fence is to deter wildlife from entering the garden and to provide additional security for gardeners. The fence was requested by the gardeners and has been planned for several years, however it was delayed due ... Read more

Chuckanut Community Forest Master Plan

Description A Master Plan for the Chuckanut Community Forest, commonly known as Hundred Acre Wood, and the adjacent Interurban Greenway trails and open space in southern Bellingham, is complete. The Master Plan creates a dynamic, long-lasting plan that sets priorities and strategies to guide the future of the forest, trails, and open space. The Chuckanut ... Read more