15.36.040 Criteria for determining whether services should be provided.
The criteria to be considered in determining whether water and/or sewer service should be provided are:
A. The consistency of the proposed development with the following land use plans, regulations, statutes, and development standards acceptable to the city:
1. Consistency with the goals, policies and land use designations in Whatcom County’s adopted subarea plan for the area; the applicable goals and policies in Bellingham’s comprehensive plan; and the provisions of the city/county interlocal agreement related to annexation and development in Bellingham’s urban growth area;
2. Consistency with all city design and development standards and environmental regulations;
3. Consistency with the city water and sewer extension policies in BMC 15.36.010; and
4. Consistency with all relevant state statutes and regulations, including the Growth Management Act;
B. The expected impact such development might have on city streets and arterials as currently developed;
C. For property located within the Lake Whatcom watershed, whether the proposed development might be expected to adversely impact the watershed;
D. Whether or not adequate consideration has been given to retention and discharge of stormwater so as to preclude adverse impact upon the city; and
E. Whether it is in the best interests of the city to authorize the requested extension or expansion of water or sewer services even though sufficient capacity is available within existing transmission lines. [Ord. 2011-05-025; Ord. 2004-09-063; Ord. 9461 § 2(B), 1985; Ord. 8728 § 6, 1979].