City of Anacortes - Planning Commission Meeting, 6/9/26 (Zoom Livestream)

The City of Anacortes Planning Commission held a meeting on June 9, 2026, primarily focused on updates and public participation plans related to the periodic update of the city's critical areas regulations, which include wetlands, fish and wildlife habitats, flood-prone areas, and geologically hazardous zones. The commission discussed the need for a comprehensive tree preservation plan and reviewed the public participation plan for the critical areas update, emphasizing engagement opportunities such as an upcoming open house on June 30. They also addressed procedural clarifications regarding public comment responses and the inclusion of social media and nonprofit groups in outreach efforts. The commission approved revisions to the public participation plan language and discussed scheduling additional meetings to accommodate the workload for upcoming ordinance reviews and updates, including the Shoreline Master Program and executive orders related to permitting streamlining.