SmileMobile adds Lopez Island dates in mid-April

The SmileMobile, a three chair mobile dental van which travels the state offering dental services to children, teens and pregnant women who might not otherwise have access to dental care, will be in Friday Harbor the week of April 8 – 12, 2019 and on Lope...

Let's talk about the Eastsound Village Green Playground!

Please join us Thursday, March 21, for the regular monthly meeting of the San Juan County Parks & Recreation Commission (PRC). The Commission will convene at 11:10am in the Community Meeting Room of the Library in Eastsound. A discussion of the new Pl...

SmileMobile is coming to Friday Harbor April 8th - 12th.

The SmileMobile, is a three chair mobile dental van which travels the state offering dental services to children, teens and pregnant women who might not otherwise have access to dental care, will be in Friday Harbor the week of April 8 – 12, 2019.

The Smil...

Seeking Members for Disability Advisory Committee

Are you looking for a way to serve your community?  San Juan County Elections is looking for persons with disabilities, and providers of services to persons with disabilities, to serve on the Disability Advisory Committee.

Washington State Law req...

Flea & Craft Market at the Fairgrounds on April 20, 2019 9am-1pm

Mark your calendars, our Spring Flea & Craft Market will be on Saturday, April 20th from 9:00am until 1:00pm in the main building at the San Juan County Fairgrounds!  Booth space for Flea & Craft Market vendors is $27, which includes one ...

2019 ADU LOTTERY WINNERS

San Juan County Department of Community Development (DCD) held a lottery for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permits on March 5, 2019. The results of the lottery are now available on the SJC Website.

AN UPDATE from the ISLANDS’ OIL SPILL ASSOCIATION

In Eastsound on February 26^th, nearly 30 people from a range of backgrounds and skillsets gathered for the second monthly meeting of the 2019 Islands’ Oil Spill Association (IOSA) Action Team. This group of interested volunteers has been working...

Shoreline Master Program FAQ and Policy

The Department of Community Development (DCD) has issued a new policy about the development of residential appurtenances in the shoreline jurisdiction and has addressed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about shoreline development in a new bulletin.

DCD dev...

San Juan County Homeless Count Holds Steady

The 2019 San Juan County “Point-In Time” (PIT) Homeless Count identified 149 people who have no stable place to live, an increase from the 2018 count of 120 but similar to the 2017 count of 154.

Of the 149 people identified as having no stable place to liv...

2019 San Juan County Tax Roll Completion

In accordance with RCW 84.56.020, I, Rhonda Pederson, San Juan County Treasurer, am providing notification that the 2019 tax roll has been completed. All real and personal property taxes and assessments are due and payable to the San Juan County Treasurer...

WA State determines San Juan County's Shoreline Master Program is compliant with state law

On January 8, 2019, the State Growth Management Hearings Board found that San Juan County’s Shoreline Master Program including its shoreline management regulations comply with the State’s Shoreline Management Act. 

San Juan County adopted Ordinanc...

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

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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

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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...

Building Staff Training

Due to off-site staff training for building code updates, inpsections will not occur next week, March 25th through the 29th. However inspections can be called in for Friday of this week.

2019 ADU LOTTERY WINNERS

San Juan County Department of Community Development (DCD) held a lottery for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permits on March 5, 2019. The results of the lottery are now available on the SJC Website.

Shoreline Master Program FAQ and Policy

DCD developed these documents to help the public better understand the County’s code requirements for development proposed within 200 feet of the Ordinary High Water Mark.

Normal Residential Appurtenances

A normal residential appurtenance is a str...

2019 DETACHED ADU PERMIT LOTTERY

San Juan County Department of Community Development (DCD) will hold a lottery for ADU conversion permits, open to the public, on March 5, 2019, at 11:30 am, at the front counter in the DCD office at 135 Rhone St, Friday Harbor, WA. &...

February Planning Commission briefing

On February 15, 2019, the Planning Commission will be briefed on the Economic Development Council's draft of proposed amendments to the Economic Development Element of the Comprehensive Plan.  The Planning Commission will also get briefed on the ...

WA State determines San Juan County's Shoreline Master Program is compliant with state law

On January 8, 2019, the State Growth Management Hearings Board found that San Juan County’s Shoreline Master Program including its shoreline management regulations comply with the State’s Shoreline Management Act. 

San Juan Cou...

Land Capacity Analysis Methodology Story Map Available Now!

What is the Story Map about?

The Department of Community Development is in the process of developing a Land Capacity Analysis (LCA) Methodology.  A story map walking through the methodology is available here.  This map walks through the s...

February Planning Commission briefing

On February 15, 2019, the Planning Commission will be briefed on the Economic Development Council's draft of proposed amendments to the Economic Development Element of the Comprehensive Plan.

On February 15, 2019, the Planning Commission will be briefed on the Economic Development Council's draft of proposed amendments to the Economic Development Element of the Comprehensive Plan.  The Planning Commission will also get briefed on the ...

Natural Resource Lands Data Indicators, AVAILABLE NOW!

The Natural Resource Lands Economic Data Indicators are available now! Check out the interactive charts and graphs summarizing agricultural, forestry, and mining resource lands in San Juan County.

Check out the new Natural Resource Lands economic data indicators available on the Dept. of Community Development page here: http://www.sanjuanco.com/1360/Natural-Resource-Lands

This page includes interactive charts and graphs to help you explore the infor...

Comprehensive Plan Comment Tool, LIVE NOW!

San Juan County's Public Comment Map Tool is LIVE NOW! Use this tool to mark geographically specific comments regarding the elements of the County's Comprehensive Plan. Tell your neighbors, friends and family to let their voice be heard!

Now is the time to get your comments in on San Juan County's Comprehensive Plan Update!  After the Pop-Up Studios and Community Workshops last week we know there are plenty of comments out there and would love to gather even more of them. &nb...

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.
...Read on...

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.

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: MARCH 18 - MARCH 22, 2019

FOR THE JURY TERM OF MARCH 18 - MARCH 22, 2019,  ALL JURORS ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT FOR JURY DUTY.

ALL JURORS SHOULD REPORT FOR JURY DUTY ON THURSDAY MARCH 21ST AT 8:30 AM IN THE LOBBY OF THE SAN JUAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN FRIDAY H...

Let's talk about the Eastsound Village Green Playground!

Please join us Thursday, March 21, for the regular monthly meeting of the San Juan County Parks & Recreation Commission (PRC). The Commission will convene at 11:10am in the Community Meeting Room of the Library in Eastsound. A discussion of the new Pl...

Building Staff Training

Due to off-site staff training for building code updates, inpsections will not occur next week, March 25th through the 29th. However inspections can be called in for Friday of this week.

2019 ADU LOTTERY WINNERS

San Juan County Department of Community Development (DCD) held a lottery for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permits on March 5, 2019. The results of the lottery are now available on the SJC Website.

Shoreline Master Program FAQ and Policy

DCD developed these documents to help the public better understand the County’s code requirements for development proposed within 200 feet of the Ordinary High Water Mark.

Normal Residential Appurtenances

A normal residential appurtenance is a structure or ...

San Juan Islands Stewardship Guide

Got Visitors?  The San Juan Stewardship Guide is designed to encourage an increased level of environmental stewardship across the islands by visitors and residents alike.  The goal is to promote and distinguish the islands as a destinati...