Bellingham Planning Commission

Bellingham Comprehensive Plan Update

Tentative Meeting Schedule

In 2005, the Bellingham Planning Commission will hold a series of public meetings to update the city-wide Bellingham Comprehensive Plan. The following meeting schedule is tentative and subject change depending on the number of meetings needed by the Commission to complete their review of the various chapters of the plan. All meetings are held in the evening at City Hall, 210 Lottie St. Contact the Planning Department (676-6982) or visit the city’s web site (www.cob.org) for updated meeting information.

Public Comment – The public can comment on the draft comprehensive plan at the public hearings or by submitting written comments. Written comments will be accepted throughout the process. All comments, whether in person or in writing will become part of the record that will be transmitted to the City Council. The Council will also hold public hearings on the plan. A schedule of the Council’s meetings will be done soon.

Comp. Plan Meeting Topic Meeting Type Date

Executive Summary & Land Use work session* Feb. 17

Executive Summary & Land Use hearing Feb. 24

Executive Summary & Land Use hearing or

work session March 3

Executive Summary & Land Use work session March 17

Transportation hearing March 24

Transportation work session April 7

Housing hearing April 21

Housing work session April 28

Capital Facilities & Utilities hearing May 5

Capital Facilities & Utilities work session May 19

Community Design hearing June 2

Community Design work session June 16

Plan Wrap Up Meeting (if needed) work session July 14

* No public testimony is taken at work sessions.

Note: The Parks, Recreation and Open Space chapter of the plan has already been reviewed by the Planning Commission. The City Council will also hold a hearing on this chapter (no date scheduled).