Bellingham is composed of 23 Neighborhoods, each with its own plan, zoning table, and map. The neighborhood plans are adopted as part of the Comprehensive Plan, and the zoning table and maps are part of the Land Use Code.
The Planning Department provided citizen training to empower the neighborhoods with a Planning Academy for Neighborhoods. Other resources for neighborhoods are available on the Neighborhood Resources page.
The process requirements and summary of proposed amendments (PDF) provides further detail and an overview of the process which is contained in Bellingham Municipal Code 20.20. Contact the Planning Division for more information.
