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Bellingham, Washington

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Planning and Zoning for Bellingham, WA

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Bellingham, Washington?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Bellingham, Washington as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area(sq. m)

    Community
    3.14%1308.85
    Medical1.02%425.29
    Public, quasi-public, and government14.01%5843.28
    Schools and universities3.14%1308.85
    Lodging
    0.06%23.88
    Hotel/motel0.69%287.98
    Short term rental0.06%23.88
    Commercial
    0.15%60.67
    General commercial6.03%2515.99
    Professional office1.42%592.58
    Automobile related uses0.11%47.13
    Entertainment0.13%53.87
    Non-retail sales0.15%60.67
    Other
    0.39%162.35
    Multiple17.31%7220.95
    Signage0.12%48.57
    Accessory1.04%435.57
    Temporary uses0.25%104.31
    Uncategorized0.39%162.35
    Retail
    0.61%253.51
    Restricted retail0.12%48.57
    Professional services0.17%72.81
    Personal services0.25%104.61
    General retail2.79%1164.68
    Eating and drinking establishments0.61%253.51
    Parking
    0.23%94.49
    Parking garage or lot0.23%94.49
    Industrial
    10.69%4458.12
    Contractors office0.15%60.67
    Hazardous materials handling or processing0.15%60.67
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)0.18%75.90
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities4.43%1846.02
    Storage and warehouses0.27%112.73
    Manufacturing0.56%233.74
    General industrial10.69%4458.12
    Agriculture
    0.01%4.93
    Agricultural and hunting0.01%4.93
    Residential
    42.78%17846.22
    Two family dwelling5.23%2182.47
    Dwellings (unspecified)17.04%7109.36
    Communal housing0.07%30.09
    Mobile and floating homes0.44%181.87
    Accessory dwelling unit0.01%4.93
    Multi family dwelling22.65%9448.27
    Single family dwelling42.78%17846.22
    Mechanical
    0.25%104.31
    Utility structures1.14%476.11
    Communication towers0.25%104.31

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