Regulations specific to the Lake Whatcom watershed are designed to protect and sustain the resource as part of the City Council Legacies and Strategic Commitments.
- Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention (BMC 12.12.280) and (WCC 2.27A)
- Lake Whatcom Reservoir Regulatory Chapter (a.k.a. “Silver Beach Ordinance”) (BMC 16.80)
- Seasonal Restrictions on Land Disturbing Activities (BMC 16.80.120)
- Restrictions on Phosphorus-containing Materials (BMC 15.42.050 D)
- Guidelines for Gardening Materials and Practices (PDF)
- Retailer Signs: Phosphorus Fertilizer Restrictions (PDF)
- Retailer Brochure: Phosphorus Fertilizer Restrictions (PDF)
- Stormwater Management (BMC 15.42)
- Regulations for On-site Septic Systems Inside Bellingham (PDF)
- On-Site Sewage System
- Municipal Stormwater Permit (NPDES)
- Critical Areas Ordinance
- State Water Pollution Control Act (RCW 90.48.080)
- Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington
- Shoreline Master Program
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