Community Planning

Annexations

How the City of Bellingham expands its boundaries.

Downtown Planning

An engaging public process to create an updated downtown plan and regulations.

Comprehensive Plan

Community's 20-year strategy to plan for growth in Bellingham. Includes Parks & Open Space plan.

Consolidated Plan/CAPER

City-wide plan for housing and human services for our residents in need.

Environmental

Shorelines, critical areas, wetlands and streams.

Institutional Planning

Western Washington University and St. Joseph Hospital's master plans.

Land Use Code

Regulations that guide how and where development may occur.

Neighborhood Profiles

Access current neighborhood plans, zoning tables and maps for each of Bellingham's 25 neighborhoods with this interactive map.

Pedestrian Master Planning

Steps to creating a safe, well-connected environment for walkers.

Transportation Planning

Safety programs and six-year strategic planning

Urban Growth Areas

Plans for the "edges" where the urban meets the rural.

Urban Village Planning

Subarea Plans for Old Town, Samish Way, and Fountain District Urban Village.

Wastewater Planning

Comprehensive and current improvement panning

Waterfront Planning

Joint partnership with the Port of Bellingham for redevelopment of Bellingham's waterfront.