Planning

The Planning Division's focus is upon activities that accommodate quality growth, consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan.  The division focuses on long-range planning activities and issuance of land use permits.

 

Draft Code Sections (in process)

18.12 Administration and Enforcement (Home Occupations)

 

Recently Codified Sections

8.08   Nuisances

10.08 Parking and Turning

13.38 Annexation

15.40 Interim-Transportation Concurrency Management

18.30 Cottage Housing Development Approval and Design Standards

18.58 Retail Design Guidelines and Standards

18.76 Parking and Loading

18.80 Sign Requirements

18.84 Non-Conforming Uses

EAGLE Program

 

Plans and Documents

Annexation FAQ's

Comprehensive Plan -   2010-2011 Changes: 2010 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docketing Ordinance; Exhibit 1, Exhibit 2; Transportation Element Update

Critical Areas Ordinance

Downtown Design Standards

Ferndale Rising Alternatives for Action

Ferndale Rising Business Information

Infrastructure Plans are available through the Public Works Department

Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan

Shoreline Master Plan

 

Decision Making

Hearing Examiner

Planning Commission

Technical Review Committee