Planning Commission

Meetings

The Planning Commission meets at 6:00 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday after the 1st working Monday of each month (unless it’s a holiday, then they meet the Thursday immediately after the Wednesday holiday). Meetings are held in a hybrid format. In person at the City Hall Annex, 5694 Second Avenue or via Microsoft Teams using the link below.

Meetings & Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available the Friday before the meetings. 

Members

Staff

Overview

The Planning Commission plays a vital role in City government by reviewing, conducting hearings where applicable, and making recommendations to the City Council on amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Titles 16 through 18 of the Ferndale Municipal Code, the City’s Official Zoning Map, and the Shoreline Master Program.

They also make recommendations to the Council regarding specific sub-areas and neighborhood plans, and annexation requests. In order to fulfill these duties, the Commission has the authority to conduct research, undertake studies, hold hearings, find facts, submit reports and recommendations, and perform other legislative and planning functions as requested by the City Council. The Planning Commission consists of seven members appointed by the mayor and approved by the City Council, each Commissioner serving a four-year term.

Membership Requirements: Pursuant to FMC 2.18.015, Planning Commissioners shall be residents of the City of Ferndale, unless no qualified residents submit applications for vacant positions. If the Mayor determines that no qualified residents have applied for vacant positions, the Mayor is authorized to consider, and to submit to the City Council, applications from residents within the Ferndale Urban Growth Area. However, in no case shall more than two Planning Commissioners reside outside of the Ferndale City limits.

The Commission meets at 6 pm on the second Wednesday after the first Monday of the month at City Council Chambers, 5694 Second Ave.

If you are interested in serving on the Planning Commission, the City accepts applications for boards and commissions year-round, not just when there is a vacancy. If you feel you have something to contribute, please fill out an application. You can apply to be a member of this board with the Boards & Commissions Application (PDF) or by using the submittable form below.

Trouble Connecting to the Meeting Online?

Please call 360-685-2359 or email Patti Gearhart.

Boards and Commissions Application

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  3. CITY OF FERNDALE
    BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
    APPLICATION

    • As a candidate to a public board or commission, this information may be made available to the public.
    • Please attach your current resume.
    • Complete this application and submit to the City Clerk's Office
  7. I would like to serve on the: (Please choose one)
  29. If applying for the Planning Commission, do you:
  31. Are you applying for a board/commission on which you already serve and wish to begin another term?
  45. Do you or your spouse have a financial interest in, or are you an employee or officer of, any business or agency which does business with the City of Ferndale?
  49. Electronic Signature Agreement

    By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be signed in the sense of a traditional paper document, 2) by signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, and 3) you may still be required to provide a traditional signature at a later date.

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