Whatcom County Planning Commission meetings are held in a hybrid format with options for in person or remote viewing and participation, unless otherwise noted on the agenda. 

Access meeting agendas, meeting materials, recordings, and minutes in the  Agenda Center. 

Hybrid meetings can be attended in person at the Northwest Annex located at 5280 Northwest Avenue, Bellingham, or virtually via the Zoom platform or phone. Zoom links and call in information are listed in the table below.

You may watch meetings live and on demand.  See the "Watch or Listen Live" tab below for more information.

If you would like to address the Commission on a particular issue, you may contact the Planning Commission in writing. Submitting comments in writing before the meeting is strongly encouraged. See the "Submit Written Comment" tab below for more information.

Comment During a Meeting

If you would like to speak to the Planning Commission during Open Session for Public Comment or during a public hearing, you are invited to do so by one of the options below. During the Open Session for Public Comment, you may speak on any topic except items scheduled on that meeting's agenda for a public hearing.

During a Work Session, public input will only be allowed in response to direct questions from Commission members. New testimony will not be received. 

In accordance with Whatcom County Code 02.02.040(O) Meetings - General rules, if members of the public make slanderous remarks or become boisterous they may be dismissed from the meeting. 

Please choose the appropriate tab below for more information.