Growth Management Board Rescinds Invalidity Ruling
Yesterday, the Western Washington Growth Management Hearings Board rescinded its Order of Invalidity in regard to the County’s rural areas. The order can be found here.
This is very good news for Whatcom County. Among other things, any petitioner challenging amendments to the County’s Comprehensive Plan will bear the burden of demonstrating the amendment does not comply with the Growth Management Act. This holds true for any challenges that may occur after the County adopts its new Rural Element chapter.
The County Council is currently working on amendments to the Rural Element chapter of its County Comprehensive Plan. The next Rural Element worksession will be held on Tuesday, February 17. The worksession agenda can be found here.
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