Established interim objective design standards replacing subjective guidelines with menu-based compliance system. Streamlines permitting process to administrative review for qualifying projects as required by state law.
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Bill #2024-742
Design Review Reform Objective Standards
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Meeting History
Discussed in 2 meetings
December 08, 2025
— Washington-Whatcom-Bellingham
City Council Regular Meeting
The Bellingham City Council concluded 2025 with a landmark meeting that adopted the city's first comprehensive plan update in decades and passed the 2026 budget, while conducting ceremonial ...
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November 17, 2025
— Washington-Whatcom-Bellingham
City Council Regular Meeting
The Bellingham City Council advanced a comprehensive housing reform agenda at its November 17, 2025 meeting, passing five major ordinances and resolutions designed to increase housing production and ...
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