Over the last month and a half Council has been reviewing the Comprehensive Plan in a workshop format. The purpose is to review each element’s goals and policies to ensure their intent is clear, that there is consistency between each of the elements, that it is consistent with County Wide Planning Policies and the Growth…
On Monday May 23 Council discussed its reasoning for including trails into the Transportation Element. Council also began reviewing the Transportation Element and ended the workshop at the end of Goal 2. Council will continue its review on Thursday May 26 at 3:30 beginning with Goal 3. The next scheduled workshop is Thursday June 2 at…
At its regular meeting on May 2, 2016 Council agreed to schedule the following workshops to review the draft Comprehensive Plan. Date Time Element Monday May 9 3:30 to 6:00 Goals/vision and Land Use Thursday May 12 3:30 to 6:00 Utilities and Parks & Open Space Thursday May 19 3:30 to 6:00 Transportation Monday May…
At its regular monthly meeting on April 6th at 3 pm the Planning Advisory Board will discuss Joint Planning Area overlay designations. If you haven’t been part of the conversation feel free to attend. If you need more information on the subject check out http://www.islandcounty2036.org.
The City of Langley has launched its new website! www.langleywa.org In addition to the complete aesthetic redesign the site includes many, many new features including a latest news (blog) section, a calendar of events, photo gallery options, a form and permit center, social media integration, video integration and new opportunities for public input and feedback.…
Moratorium The City Council unanimously passed ordinance 999 at the May 5, 2014 meeting establishing a moratorium on applications for the demolition of historic structures. The intent of the ordinance is not to establish an outright prohibition on demolition, but to allow time to consider standards that would have to be met prior to any…
The news that the owners of the Doghouse intend to tear down the structure is sure to ignite a debate within the community. Before addressing the legal issues it should be made clear that the city supports the preservation and restoration of the Doghouse. The Record did a reasonable job covering the issues in Saturday’s newspaper article,…
