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Skagit County extends moratorium on event venues on agricultural land for six months
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously Jan. 14 to extend an interim ordinance that temporarily bars weddings, concert and similar event venues on lands designated agricultural-NRL, while the planning commission continues work on a permanent ordinance and voluntary compliance process remains open through May 30, 2025.
The Skagit County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously Jan. 14 to extend an interim ordinance that temporarily prohibits new wedding, concert and other gathering venues on agricultural-NRL designated land while the planning commission completes work on a permanent ordinance.
Prosecuting attorney staff summarized the proposal and the board voted to extend the moratorium for another six months. The extension continues a voluntary compliance pathway for existing businesses; the county set a May 30, 2025 deadline for operators who want to submit a complete voluntary-compliance application to the planning department.
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