The Lake Whatcom reservoir regulatory chapter shall apply to all lands, development actions and land use activities within the city limits that drain to Basin One of Lake Whatcom as indicated on Map 16.80.040. This chapter does not apply to areas within the watershed that drain to Whatcom Creek (not Basin One).

This chapter is intended to apply to all lands and development activities subject to city of Bellingham interlocal agreements with Whatcom County and/or utility service contract/extension to lands within the Lake Whatcom watershed.