Environmental Plans and Regulations Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO)Development near wetlands, streams and other environmentally sensitive areas Mitigation ProgramImproving the success rate of mitigation projects Shoreline Master Program (SMP)Planning management of shorelines Silver Beach OrdinanceRegulating development in the Lake Wh​atcom Watershed Stormwater Comprehensive PlanManaging stormwater in the various watersheds inside Bellingham Stormwater Management ProgramComplying with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Comprehensive Sewer PlanPlanning, developing, and financing sewer system facilities Environmental Impact StatementImpact of various methods of how Bellingham can growing over the next 20 years Habitat Restoration Technical Assessment (HRTA)​​​The City’s management tool for terrestrial and freshwater habitats Urban Forestry Management Plan (UFMP)The City is developing a strategic plan to help maintain a healthy urban forest Contacts Planning & Community Development
