City of Bellingham Municipal Code

15.36.040 - CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING WHETHER SERVICES SHOULD BE PROVIDED

The criteria to be considered in determining whether water and/or sewer service should be provided are:

A. The consistency of the proposed development with the following land use plans, regulations, statutes, and development standards acceptable to the City:

1. Consistency with the goals, policies and land use designations in Whatcom County's adopted subarea plan for the area; the applicable goals and policies in Bellingham's Comprehensive Plan; and the provisions of the city/county interlocal agreement related to annexation and development in Bellingham's urban growth area;

2. Consistency with all City design and development standards and environmental regulations;

3. Consistency with the City water and sewer extension policies in BMC 15.36.010; and

4. Consistency with all relevant state statutes and regulations, including the Growth Management Act.