Shoreline Management Program Update Status
December 2008
Whatcom County Council is considering amendments to the Aug 2008 SMP. At the last meeting with the County Council, they requested that Planning and Development Services review a specific list of issues that came up in the public hearing. The Council asked that the amendments come back before the Council. Our department has now submitted a list of proposed amendments to the shoreline program for council consideration. The council is currently scheduled to review these amendments in the Natural Resource Committee meeting on December 9th at 9:30 a.m. After that review, the Council will determine whether or not to introduce an ordinance for public hearing. That public hearing would not occur until January 2009.
September 9, 2008
Whatcom County Council will hold a public hearing on two ordinances. One to adopt the adopt the Shoreline Management Program with Ecology changes, and a second to adopt the local administrative procedures separate from the Shoreline Management Program.
August 5, 2008
Whatcom County Council passed a resolution that approved the State Department of Ecology's changes to the Feb. 27, 2007 adopted Whatcom County SMP amendment. This made the Whatcom County SMP amendment, with Ecology's changes, in effect as of August 8, 2008.
March 7, 2007
The Whatcom County Council adopted the updated Whatcom County Shoreline Management Program (SMP), Official Shoreline Map, and associated Whatcom County Code amendments on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 following a public hearing on the County Council Natural Resource Committee recommended Draft SMP. February 27, 2007
The Whatcom County Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the Draft Whatcom County Shoreline Management Program (SMP) on Tuesday, February 27, 2007. The Council meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the County Council chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, WA.
February 13, 2007
The Whatcom County Council - Natural Resources Committee recommended Draft SMP, Official Shoreline Map, and associated documents were introduced to the full County Council on the evening of Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
January 9, 2006
The County Council - Natural Resources Committee has begun reviewing the October 26th Planning Commission Recommended Draft SMP. The next Natural Resources Committee work session is scheduled on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. in the County Council Chambers.
November 21, 2006
On October 26, 2006, the Whatcom County Planning Commission recommended approval of a revised Draft Shoreline Management Program. The Planning Commission Recommended Draft SMP was forwarded to the County Council for further review and consideration, and introduced on November 21, 2006.
October 13, 2006
The public comment period regarding the 2006 DRAFT Shoreline Management Program for the Whatcom County Planning Commission is officially closed as of 5:00 p.m. October 12, 2006.
September 29, 2006
The Whatcom County Planning Commission will keep the public record open for written comments regarding the 2006 DRAFT Shoreline Management Program until the end of the work day Thursday, October 12th. Comments can be submitted in the following ways:
- Send written comments to Whatcom County Planning and Development Services, c/o Cathy Craver, 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham, WA 98226-9097
- Email Cathy Craver at CCraver@co.whatcom.wa.us
September 25, 2006
The Whatcom County Planning Commission will begin reviewing the revised Draft Whatcom County Shoreline Management Program (SMP) on Thursday, September 28, 2006. An informational work session is scheduled at 3:00 p.m. in room 513 of the County Courthouse. At 6:30 that evening, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Draft Ordinance in the County Council Chambers. The address for the Courthouse is 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham. The Planning Commission has received copies of the following for their review and consideration of the SMP update:
~ Whatcom County PDS staff report
~ Exhibit 1 - Draft Whatcom County Shoreline Management Program (September 2006)
~ Exhibit 2 - Draft Critical Areas and Zoning Ordinance text amendments
~ Exhibit 3 - Draft Shoreline Management Program Map
~ Appendix B - Public Comment Matrix
~ Appendix C - Shoreline Management Program Update Background Information
These documents can be found on the WORK PRODUCTS page.
Copies of of the revised Draft SMP (September 2006) and additional materials that will be reviewed by the Planning Commission can be obtained in several ways:
· Download PDF files from the Work Products page of the website
· Pick up a paper copy at the Permit Center, 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham (first copy free - additional copies 15¢ per page)
· Pick up a CD with PDF files at the Permit Center, 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham (free - one copy per customer)
June 30th, 2006
Whatcom County will release a draft of the updated Shoreline Management Program (SMP) on Friday, June 30 th, 2006 after 12:30 p.m . Copies of the draft can be obtained in several ways:
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Download PDF files from the project website http://www.whatcomcounty.us/ pds/shorelines_critical_areas/workproducts.jsp
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Pick up a paper copy at the Permit Center, 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham (first copy free – additional copies 15 ¢ per page)
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Pick up a CD with PDF files at the Permit Center, 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham (free – one copy per customer)
The public comment period for this draft will begin on June 30 th, and end at 4:30 p.m. on August 30 th. Comments can be submitted in the following ways:
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Send written comments to Whatcom County Planning & Development Services, c/o Cathy Craver, 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham, WA 98226-9097
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E-mail Cathy Craver at CCraver@co.whatcom.wa.us
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Submit written comments at one of the public workshops we have scheduled*
Written comments should include:
April 27th, 2005
The County has begun work on the Shoreline Management Program update. Technical and Citizens advisory committees are meeting regularly with county staff and consultants to review and comment on preliminary work products and information. See the events page for meeting times.
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