The letters below are from Whatcom County public records that express personal experiances and concerns of your rural neighbors in Whatcom County. CAPR neither approves, disapproves or endorses these views and the content of these letters is provided as background information for the reader only.

How can someone tell if his or her property is affected? Below we provide the hyperlinks to that portion of the County’s web site that has the relevant maps. Click on the link for your area.

For copies of all available documents for the UGA proposal: http://co.whatcom.wa.us/pds/2031/uga.jsp.

You might specifically want to look at the proposal made by the County Executive Proposal: http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/pds/2031/pdf/UGA-ExecSummary-081409-withmaps.pdf that contains information about the number of acres to be changed (mostly removed) in each UGA.

Why should I participate? In order to protect all of your rights, and the uses and market value of your property, you should insure that you have legal standing before the County, and before the courts should this decision become the subject of litigation. To attain legal standing, you must have “participated orally or in writing before the county … regarding the matter on which a review is being requested.” If you do not achieve standing, you will not have any further opportunity to directly address this important land use policy decision if it is challenged or appealed.

How do I participate? The County Planning Commission and Council have scheduled a joint public hearing on Thursday, September 17. This is likely to be your LAST CHANCE to gain standing on a decision that could drastically devalue your property. Make sure your voice is heard! To insure your standing you need to submit a letter to the Planning Commission no later than September 17 at 6 PM. You may also testify during the public hearing.

Link to Public Hearing Notice: