First case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus confirmed in Washington State

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Washington State Department of Health have confirmed the first U.S. case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in Snohomish County, Washington on January 20, 2020. The patient recently returned from travel to Wuhan City, Hube...

Draft Housing Element and Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) comment period extension

The comment period for the Preliminary Draft Housing Element and the Fourth Draft Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) has been extended to January 28, 2020.

The Department of Community Development (DCD) prefers to have comments by January 16th in order to incor...

Annual Homeless Count January 23

San Juan County’s 2020 Point in Time Homeless Count will be conducted on Thursday, January 23. Count organizers and volunteers work with local family resource centers, food banks, emergency cold weather shelters, churches, healthcare providers, senior cen...

2020 Detached Accessory Dwelling Units

San Juan County Department of Community Development (DCD) is now accepting eligibility applications for detached ADU permits proposed outside of urban growth areas and activity centers. ADU eligibility applications must be received no later than 4:30 pm F...

San Juan County Parks Camping Reservation Information for Year-Round Residents

San Juan County Parks & Fair is again offering advance camping reservations for people who reside in our county year ‘round! Choose from San Juan County Park, San Juan County Fairgrounds (RVs only), Odlin County Park, and Shaw County Park for any date...

2020 Annual Docket

The “Annual Docket of Comprehensive Plan Amendments” or “Docket” process allows interested persons including citizens, hearing examiners, and staff of other agencies to request amendments to the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan maps, policies or develop...

The San Juan County Portal

For easier access and a one stop location to find what you are looking for on the San Juan County website, we have created the County Portal.  It will give you quick access to the most requested information on the website.  Whether you a...

PADs for Parkinson's Dog Kicks off 2020 Dog Licensing Season

The dog licensing season was kicked off in grand fashion at the courthouse last week, when the first dog tag of 2020 was issued to a special “celebrity” canine. Mia, an 8-year old Standard Poodle, escorted by her owner Barbara Wright, ...

2020 Farmer Rancher Listening Sessions

We want to hear from YOU!The Agricultural Resource Committee (ARC) of San Juan County invites you to share your questions, concerns and ideas related to economic viability, the local regulatory environment, need for research, desire for education opportun...

2019 ARC Annual Report

2019 ARC Annual Report

The Agricultural Resources Committee (ARC) is robust, engaged and committed. This shows in the quality and quantity of work it has produced over the last year.  

The Comprehensive Plan update has been the main policy theme of...

Land Use Goals & Policy Recomendations

Memorandum

To:         Erika Shook, AICP, Director, DCD

CC:         SJC Planning Commission 

Adam Zack, Planner II, DCD

Linda Kuller, Planning Manager, DCD

Mike Thomas, County Man...

Meeting Minutes 10/15/19

Meeting Agenda

November 19, 2019, 4-5:30 pm

Present- Steve Beirnheim, Learner Limbach, David Kane, Meike Meissner, Charlie Behnke, Caitlin Herlihy Leck, Steph Coffey

Faith Van De Putte Coordinator

4:00           &a...

Meeting Minutes 10/15/19

October 15, 2019, 4-5 pm

Via Zoom from the Lopez and Orcas Libraries and WSU SJC Ext in FH

Committee Members Present: 

Caitlin Herlihy Lek, David Kane, Steve Berhnheim, Brook Brouwer, Sam Dillingham, Steph Coffey, Meike Meissner, S...

Meeting Minutes 9/17/19

Minutes

September 17, 2019, 4-5:30 pm

Via Zoom from the Lopez and Orcas Libraries and WSU SJC Ext in FH

Call to order 4:07 Faith leading meeting.

No Public Comment               ...

Minutes from 7/16/19

Committee Members Present:

Learner Limbach, Charlie Behnke, Caitlin Herlihy Lek, Steve Bernheim, Sam Dillingham, Steph Coffey, Meike Meissner, Sara Benson, Winnie Adams, and Mike Ramsey

Faith Van De Putte- coordinator- present

 Minutes

July 16, 2019,...

Minutes from 5/21/19 ARC meeting

Meeting Minutes

May 21, 2019, 4-5 pm 

4:00                Call to Order – Welcome, Check-in             &nbs...

Minutes from 4/16/19 ARC Meeting

Bill Watson- council rep Not present

Faith Van De Putte- coordinator                                   ...

ARC Meeting Minutes 3/19/19

Meeting Minutes for 3/19/19

4:05                 Agenda Review                       ...

ARC Meeting 4/16

Meeting Agenda

April 16, 2019, 4-5 pm

Via Zoom from the Lopez and Orcas Libraries and WSU SJC Ext in FH

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ARC 2/19 Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes

February 19, 2019, 4-5 pm

ARC Committee members Present

Learner Limbach, Charlie Behnke, Caitlin Helihy Lek, David Kane, Steve Bernheim, Brook Brouwer,  Andre Enterman, Steph Coffey, Meike Meissner, Sara Benson and Mike Ramsey

Bill Wa...

AG Summit Session

“The Comp Plan, County Code and You”

A presentation was given on the role of the ARC and the comp plan in county government. The vision and community engagement shape the Comp plan and the Comp plan shapes county code (UDC). The county ...

ARC Meeting 2/19

Meeting Agenda

February 19, 2019, 4-5 pm

Via Zoom from the Lopez and Orcas Libraries and WSU SJC Ext in FH

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Economic Development Element of Comp Plan

On February 15th the ARC submitted to the Planning Commission revisions to the draft Economic Development Element  of the comp plan. Learner Limbach (ARC chair), David Kane (ARC policy chair) and Faith Van De Putte (co-ordinator) all attended the...

San Juan County Agricultural Summit

Link to full description!

This year San Juan Island will host the annual San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit on February 2-3, 2019.

Gather with more than 150 local farmers, food producers, businesses, and advocates for a weekend filled with education, insp...

Technology Fee added to Permits

Under Resolution 46-2019, enacted on November 26th, 2019, beginning January 1, 2020, all Building, Land Use, and Fire Marshal permits costing $200.00 and over will be assessed a technology fee of $50.00.

Draft Housing Element and Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) comment period extension

The comment period for the Preliminary Draft Housing Element and the Fourth Draft Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) has been extended to January 28, 2020.

The Department of Community Development (DCD) prefers to have comments by January 16th in order to incor...

2020 Detached Accessory Dwelling Units

San Juan County Department of Community Development (DCD) is now accepting eligibility applications for detached ADU permits proposed outside of urban growth areas and activity centers. ADU eligibility applications must be received no later than 4:30 pm F...

2020 Annual Docket

The “Annual Docket of Comprehensive Plan Amendments” or “Docket” process allows interested persons including citizens, hearing examiners, and staff of other agencies to request amendments to the San Juan County Comp...

Draft Housing Element and Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) comment period extension

Please submit comments by January 28, 2020.

The comment period for the Preliminary Draft Housing Element and the Fourth Draft Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) has been extended to January 28, 2020.

The Department of Community Development (DCD) prefers to have comments by January 16th in order to incor...

2020 Annual Docket

The deadline for proposed amendments to the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code (UDC) is March 1, 2020 at 4:30 pm.

The “Annual Docket of Comprehensive Plan Amendments” or “Docket” process allows interested persons including citizens, hearing examiners, and staff of other agencies to request amendments to the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan maps, policies or develop...

FAC Regular Meeting Wednesday May 3

San Juan County FAC will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday May 3 2017 from 8:30 - 10:30am. The meeting will be held in the large conference room at the county offices at 55 Second St, Friday Harbor. The public is welcome to attend.

The agenda will be pos...

FAC Regular Meeting Thursday April 6

San Juan County FAC will hold an abbreviated regular meeting on Thursday April 6 2017 from 8:30 - 9:30am. The meeting will be held in the large conference room at the county offices at 55 Second St, Friday Harbor. The public is welcome to attend.

The agend...

WSF to close Call Center on weekends

WSF has announced that, beginning in early March, the Customer Service  Call Center will no longer be open on weekends due to budgetary constraints. What this means is that travelers without internet access will not be able to get information or ...

FAC Regular Meeting Wednesday March 8

San Juan County FAC will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday March 8 2017 from 8:30 - 10:30am. The meeting will be held in the large conference room at the county offices at 55 Second St, Friday Harbor. The public is welcome to attend.

The agenda will be p...

No FAC meeting in February

There is no regular FAC meeting scheduled for February 2017.

FAC Regular Meeting Wednesday Jan 11

San Juan County FAC will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday Jan 11 2017 from 8:30 - 10:30am. The meeting will be held in the large conference room at the county offices at 55 Second St, Friday Harbor. The public is welcome to attend.

The agenda will be po...

FAC regular meeting Wednesday Nov 16

San Juan County FAC will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday Oct 12 from 8:30 - 10:30am. The meeting will be held in the large conference room at the county offices at 55 Second St, Friday Harbor. The public is welcome to attend.

The agenda will be pos...Read on...

FAC Regular Meeting Wednesday Oct 12

San Juan County FAC will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday Oct 12 from 8:30 - 10:30am. The meeting will be held in the large conference room at the county offices at 55 Second St, Friday Harbor. The public is welcome to attend.

The agenda will be po...Read on...

FAC regular meeting Wednesday Sept 7

San Juan County FAC will hold a regular meeting on Sept 7 from 8:30 - 10:30am in the large conference room at the county offices at 55 Second St, Friday Harbor. The public is welcome to attend.

The agenda will be posted here prior to the meeting:Read on...

WSF Public Meetings August 9-11

Washington State Ferries Assistant Secretary Lynne Griffith will travel to the San Juan Islands for three days beginning Tuesday, August 9, to meet with local officials and the public.

At a series of four community meetings on all ferry-served islands,...Click for details...

No Regular FAC Meeting in August

There will be no regular FAC meeting in August. The next regular meeting will be Wednesday Sept 7.

FAC and WSF will be hosting public meetings on all four ferry-served islands Aug 9-11, check back for details.

FAC regular meeting Wednesday July 13 in Friday Harbor

San Juan County FAC will hold a regular meeting from 8:30 - 10:30am in the Council meeting room at the County offices at 55 Second St, Friday Harbor. The public is welcome to attend.

The agenda will be posted here prior to the meeting.Click here for more details

FAC Public Forum Wed. June 15 on Orcas Island

The San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee will be holding a public forum on Wednesday June 15, 4-6pm in the Eastsound Fire hall at 45 Lavender Lane.

The FAC is a volunteer committee appointed by the county council to provide a liaison with Washingt...click for more details...

FAC regular meeting Wednesday June 8 on Lopez Island

A regular meeting of the San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee will be held Wednesday June 8, 2016 from 1:30 to 3:30 on Lopez Island, at the Lopez Library at 2225 Fisherman Bay Road, Lopez Island.

The public is welcome to attend, and time will be s...Read on...

FAC Public Forum on San Juan Island

The San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee held a public forum on Monday May 23, 4-6pm in the County Council meeting room at 55 Second St, Friday Harbor.

The forum was recorded with the help of county staff, and is available at the address below.
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FAC Regular Meeting Wednesday May 11 in Friday Harbor

A regular meeting of the San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee will be held Wednesday May 11, 2016 from 8:30 to 10:30 in the large conference room at the county offices at 55 Second Street, in Friday Harbor.

Technology Fee added to Permits

Under Resolution 46-2019, enacted on November 26th, 2019, beginning January 1, 2020, all Building, Land Use, and Fire Marshal permits costing $200.00 and over will be assessed a technology fee of $50.00.

Fire Extinguisher Recall

38 million fire extinguishers recalled

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of more than 40 million Kidde disposable fire extinguishers sold in the U.S. due to nozzle malfunction. The extinguishers may not work during a fire emerg...

JURY DUTY: JANUARY 27 - 31, 2020

FOR THE JURY TERM OF JANUARY 27 - 31, 2020, JURORS IN GROUPS 1, 2, 3 and 4 ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 30th AT 8;30 AM TO THE LOBBY OF THE SAN JUAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE.

JURORS IN GROUPS 5 AND 6 ARE EXCUSED FROM JURY DUTY. &am...

Technology Fee added to Permits

Under Resolution 46-2019, enacted on November 26th, 2019, beginning January 1, 2020, all Building, Land Use, and Fire Marshal permits costing $200.00 and over will be assessed a technology fee of $50.00.

2020 Detached Accessory Dwelling Units

San Juan County Department of Community Development (DCD) is now accepting eligibility applications for detached ADU permits proposed outside of urban growth areas and activity centers. ADU eligibility applications must be received no later than 4:30 pm F...