Planning Commission to hold public hearing on 2036 Comprehensive Plan update on July 15

Posted July 9, 2022 at 10:14 am by

San Juan County sends along notice about the upcoming public hearing related to the 2036 Comprehensive Plan update.

The Planning Commission will take public testimony on a proposed ordinance adopting the 2036 Comprehensive Plan update on Friday, July 15. After taking testimony, the Planning Commission will deliberate on their recommendation to the County Council. The proposed ordinance will fulfill the requirement established by RCW 36.70.A.130 for San Juan County to periodically update its Comprehensive Plan.

The Planning Commission will take public testimony and make a recommendation on proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan Official Maps at a public hearing on Friday, August 19.

The 2036 Comprehensive Plan Update hearing will be held virtually and at the County Council hearing room, Legislative Building, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. It will begin at or after 8:45 a.m. on Friday, July 15. Information for joining the hearing is available online. Interested parties are encouraged to submit written or oral comments regarding the proposal.

Copies of the draft ordinance and staff reports related to the Comprehensive Plan are posted online. Contact Sophia Cassam, Planner II, at 360-370-7589 or [email protected] to request a hard copy of the ordinance and staff reports.

The official comment period runs through July 15. Written comments submitted prior to 12 p.m. on July 14 will be provided to the Planning Commissioners before the hearing. Please comment via:

  • Mail — Before the public hearing, mail written comments to Sophia Cassam, Department of Community Development (DCD), P.O. Box 947 Friday Harbor, WA 98250.
  • Email — Email comments to [email protected]. Title the subject line Comprehensive Plan Update. Include your full name and address.
  • Oral testimony — To join by Microsoft Teams, visit the Planning Commission website to find the meeting information. To join by phone, call 360-726-3293 and use the meeting ID 613 618 865#.

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