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|LETTER TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION ON DRAFT LAND USE ELEMENT|
In this letter we comment on the draft Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The Land Use Map, as well as the policies in the Land Use Element, mut be consistent with all other elements of the Comprehensive Plan. Notably, the Climate Change and Resiliency element has important ramifications for the Land Use Element, and has not been provided.

* NOTE:
The Whatcom County Planning Commission will host a "special" meeting on December 4, 2025 at 6:00p.m regarding:

Public Hearing and Work Session:

The Urban Growth Area proposal for the City of Blaine, which would also change the Rural designation. This proposal would modify the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan as part of the periodic update required by the Growth Management Act. Associated modifications to the County zoning map will also be considered.

Work Sessions:

- The Urban Growth Area proposal for Birch Bay

- 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update - Chapter 2: Land Use

The meeting will take place at the Northwest Annex Portable Conference room at 5280 Northwest Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226.