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Home > Services > Natural Resources and Environment > Lake Whatcom Reservoir

Rules and Regulations – Lake Whatcom Reservoir

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

Related Sites

  • Managing Lake Whatcom Water Level

Development Analysis

  • Lake Whatcom Watershed Annual Build-Out Analysis Reports

Resources

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  • Property Acquisition Program
  • Lake Whatcom Management Program
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