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Lynden council approves land‑use code amendments to align with state requirements
Summary
The council adopted ORD‑26‑1724 to amend Lynden Municipal Code Chapters 3, 16, 17, 18 and 19 to reflect recent state housing and childcare legislation and the updated Comprehensive Plan; the hearing drew no public testimony and passed 7‑0.
The Lynden City Council on Jan. 20 adopted ORD‑26‑1724 to amend Chapters 3, 16, 17, 18 and 19 of the Lynden Municipal Code, aligning local development regulations with recent Washington state legislation aimed at reducing barriers to housing and facilitating childcare. Councilor Brent Lenssen moved the ordinance and Councilor Lee Beld seconded; the motion passed 7‑0 and the mayor was authorized to sign.
City staff noted the amendments follow recommendations from the Planning Commission and the Community Development Committee and observed that many of the changes were subject to a Dec. 31, 2025 state deadline. The council declined to include proposed changes to LMC Chapter 2 (planning commission attendance requirements) at this time and asked staff to consider those changes for other committees because they are not constrained by the state deadline.
No members of the public spoke during the hearing, which Mayor Scott Korthuis opened and closed at 7:16 p.m.
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