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Community Members,
The Planning Commission will be meeting on Tuesday, October 13, at 6:00 p.m.
Skagit County is conducting Planning Commission meetings in a hybrid format. The Skagit County Planning Commission is hosting meetings in the Skagit County Commissioners’ Hearing Room at 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. You may also participate online via Zoom or live stream on Skagit 21. The agenda, meeting details, materials, and information on how to participate can be found below.
Agenda
Critical Areas Ordinance Amendments – Work Session
The Planning Commission will be holding a work session to review proposed amendments to the Critical Areas Ordinance in response to a Growth Management Hearings Board Final Decision and Order.
Planning and Development Services is proposing amendments to SCC 14.24.530 of the Critical Areas Ordinance in response to the GMHB Final Decision which is outlined in detail below. Separate from the changes proposed to comply with the GMHB decision, staff are also proposing to modify the maximum disturbance limits under SCC 14.24.140, Reasonable Use Exception, to accommodate reasonable development on lots that exceed 1-acre.
The staff report, notice of availability, and draft amendments can be found on the project website:
The public comment period for the Critical Areas Ordinance amendments will be open from October 15, 2026 through November 19, 2026. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 17, 2026.
How to Comment
Option 1: Email comments are preferred and must be sent to pdscomments@skagitcountywa.gov with the proposal name (“Critical Areas Ordinance Amendments”) in the subject line. Include your comments in the body of your email message rather than as attachments.
Option 2: Paper comments must be printed on 8½x11 paper and mailed or delivered to:
Planning and Development Services
Comments on "Critical Areas Ordinance Amendments"
1800 Continental Place
Mount Vernon WA 98273
All comments must be received by the deadline referenced above and include your full name and mailing address. Comments not meeting these requirements will not be considered.
Option 3: You may also comment in person or online via Zoom. The Planning Commission Public Hearing is scheduled for November 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM. The Planning Commission is hosting meetings in the Skagit County Commissioners' Hearing Room at 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. Public hearing testimony is usually limited to three minutes, so written comments are preferred. To view the live stream on Skagit21: https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/government/skagit21-television/
Anyone who plans to attend the public hearing and has special needs or disabilities should contact Planning and Development Services at (360) 416-1320 at least 96 hours before the hearing to discuss and arrange any special accommodations.
You may also attend the meeting remotely through your telephone or from your computer, tablet or smartphone with this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89244005472?pwd=L056TEpTc1J4YmUwT25pYjBITG1vdz09
or by calling: 1 (253) 215-8782 (Tacoma)
Meeting ID: 892 4400 5472 Passcode: 0982730
Please see the agenda and all meeting materials at:
https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/services/planning-and-building/planning-commission/skagit-county-planning-commission/#/home
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