Public hearing regarding an extension of interim ordinance

(SKAGIT COUNTY)- The Skagit Board of County Commissioners (Board) will hold a public hearing on December 29, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. regarding an extension of adopted Ordinance #O20250001, an interim ordinance temporarily prohibiting the acceptance of new permits for event venues on Skagit County agricultural land. The interim ordinance, effective January 14, 2025, clarifies that permissible tourism-related activities on Skagit farmland do not include permanent businesses hosting large events, such as weddings and concerts. RCW 36.70A.390 and RCW 36.70.795 authorizes the Board to renew a moratorium, interim zoning map, interim zoning ordinance, or interim official control for one or more six-month periods if a subsequent public hearing is held and findings of fact are made prior to each renewal. The interim ordinance was last extended on July 7, 2025, according to a news release from the county.

The Board of County Commissioners are scheduled to take possible action on the extension of the interim ordinance on January 6, 2026, at 11 a.m..

Previous interim ordinances and extensions can be found at the website below:

https://www.skagitcounty.net/departments/planningandpermit/agtourismmain.htm