San Juan County COVID-19 Vaccine Q and A

San Juan County COVID-19 Vaccine Q and ATake a look at this video from Health Department Director Mark Tompkins as he answers a number of common questions about vaccine distribution in San Juan County.

Property tax deferral for businesses with real property

Rhonda Pederson, San Juan County Treasurer said Gov. Jay Inslee signed a new bill into law on April 16, 2021,  ESHB 1332 , which provides a deferral of 2021 property taxes for businesses with real property. 

Businesses ...

New Look for San Juan County Website

San Juan County is excited to announce that on the afternoon of Thursday, March 25th, 2021, we will be launching our new and improved website.  With the new changes and updated look, citizens and visitors will be able to find what they need in a ...

ARC Meeting Agenda 1/19

Meeting Agenda

Tuesday 1/19/21, 4:00-5:00 pm

Meeting via Zoom

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12/15/20 ARC Meeting Agenda

Meeting Agenda

Tuesday 12/15/20, 4:00-5:00 pm

Meeting via Zoom

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2020 Annual Report

ARC 2020 Annual Report

The Agricultural Resources Committee (ARC) was able to respond to the challenges of 2020 with creativity, resilience and collaboration.  The coordinator and volunteers on this committee worked hard to address the ongoing pol...

Agenda for ARC Meeting 9/22/20

Meeting Agenda

Tuesday 9/22/20, 4:00-5:00 pm

There will be NO gathering at Lopez or Orcas Library or WSU ext in FH

Meeting via Zoom

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Listening Session Notes

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Minutes from December ARC Meeting

Minutes for December 17, 2019, 4-5:30 pm

Present: Meike Meissner, David Kane, Learner Limbach, Steph Coffey, Charlie Behnke, Steve Bernheim, Mike Ramsey, Brook Brouwer, Faith Van De Putte

4:00            ...

Housing Element of Comp Plan Update

Purpose

To provide the Planning Commission and County Planners with the ARC’s recommendations for the ‘Preliminary Draft Housing Element’ dated January 9, 2020.

All ARC members have had the opportunity to suggest changes to the...

ARC Meeting 1/21 @ 4:00

Meeting Agenda

January 21, 2020, 4:00-5:00 pm

Via Zoom from the Lopez and Orcas Libraries and WSU SJC Ext in FH

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2020 Farmer Rancher Listening Sessions

We want to hear from YOU!The Agricultural Resource Committee (ARC) of San Juan County invites you to share your questions, concerns and ideas related to economic viability, the local regulatory environment, need for research, desire for education opportun...

2019 ARC Annual Report

2019 ARC Annual Report

The Agricultural Resources Committee (ARC) is robust, engaged and committed. This shows in the quality and quantity of work it has produced over the last year.  

The Comprehensive Plan update has been the main policy theme of...

Land Use Goals & Policy Recomendations

Memorandum

To:         Erika Shook, AICP, Director, DCD

CC:         SJC Planning Commission 

Adam Zack, Planner II, DCD

Linda Kuller, Planning Manager, DCD

Mike Thomas, County Man...

Meeting Minutes 10/15/19

Meeting Agenda

November 19, 2019, 4-5:30 pm

Present- Steve Beirnheim, Learner Limbach, David Kane, Meike Meissner, Charlie Behnke, Caitlin Herlihy Leck, Steph Coffey

Faith Van De Putte Coordinator

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Meeting Minutes 10/15/19

October 15, 2019, 4-5 pm

Via Zoom from the Lopez and Orcas Libraries and WSU SJC Ext in FH

Committee Members Present: 

Caitlin Herlihy Lek, David Kane, Steve Berhnheim, Brook Brouwer, Sam Dillingham, Steph Coffey, Meike Meissner, S...

Meeting Minutes 9/17/19

Minutes

September 17, 2019, 4-5:30 pm

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Call to order 4:07 Faith leading meeting.

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Minutes from 5/21/19 ARC meeting

Meeting Minutes

May 21, 2019, 4-5 pm 

4:00                Call to Order – Welcome, Check-in             &nbs...

ARC Meeting Minutes 3/19/19

Meeting Minutes for 3/19/19

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ARC Meeting 4/16

Meeting Agenda

April 16, 2019, 4-5 pm

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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 ...

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 Seeks Orcas Member for Housing Advisory Committee

Are you an Orcas resident who is passionate and knowledgeable about affordable housing in San Juan County? San Juan County is seeking a new member for the Housing Advisory Committee to fill the Orcas Island position on the committee.

The Committee is the m...

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2021 Accessory Dwelling Unit Lottery Results

The 2021 ADU lottery was held at 11:30 on March 1, 2021.  There were 10 applicants for construction of a new detached ADU and 8 eligibility spots.  There were 3 applicants for conversion of an existing structure to a detached ADU and 2 e...

COVID ALERT

Inspections will not be conducted on jobsites where workers are not wearing masks. If workers don't have masks available and/or are unable to mask up, a re-inspection will need to be requested. Please see the COVID Alert issued by San Juan County.

DCD & Health Drop Box at Courthouse

The most efficient way to submit building applications to the County is online at sanjuanco.com/opc, You can also use the dropbox at the entrance to the Courthouse to submit forms and payments for Burn Permits, Land Use, Building, Right of Way, Water Avai...

New Building Codes Effective Date Feb 1, 2021 (Updated 1-19-2021)

The Governor has REPEALED THE DELAY of implementation of the 2018 International Codes and Washington State Amendments. NEW CODES TAKE EFFECT FEB 1st. 2021  Building permit applications submitted on or after close of business day, Jan 30th 2021 wi...

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.
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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: APRIL 26- APRIL 30, 2021

All jurors scheduled to appear for jury duty for the week of April 26 - April 30, 2021 are excused from service. 

The courts have new procedures in place to protect the health and safety of our jurors.  Please review the letter enclosed w...

COVID-19

Our services are available to the community in accordance with the following Court Order.

Please contact Juvenile Court Services 360.370.7442 or email: linneaa@sanjuanco.com to

• Schedule an appointment
• Reach your assigned Probation Counselor
• If you are concern...

COVID ALERT

Inspections will not be conducted on jobsites where workers are not wearing masks. If workers don't have masks available and/or are unable to mask up, a re-inspection will need to be requested. Please see the COVID Alert issued by San Juan County.

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