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2025 Comprehensive Plan Update – Envisioning Ferndale with the City and WWU

The City of Ferndale has partnered with Western Washington University’s Urban Planning Studio to engage with the community for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update. You’re invited to come share your ideas and insights for Ferndale’s future.  Join us on Thursday, November 21st from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Pioneer Pavilion Community Center (2007 Cherry Street) to learn about the project, enjoy free food, and stay for activities. All ages welcome and childcare is provided. For questions and disability accommodations, contact ferndalestu@gmail.com.

November 15, 2024

2025 Comprehensive Plan Update – Critical Areas and Application Procedures – Virtual Meeting

The City of Ferndale Community Development Department invites you to a discussion focused on updates to the City’s Critical Areas (FMC 16.08) and Application procedures (FMC 14.07). These changes are part of the City’s 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update. The meeting will be held remotely on November 14th at 5:30pm via Microsoft Teams (invite below). If you have written comments you would like to provide prior, please email them to comment@cityofferndale.org.

Chapter 16.08 Critical Areas – Revisions – DRAFT
Chapter 14.07 Application procedures – Revisions – DRAFT

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November 14, 2024

Notice of Traffic Revision and Possible Delays: Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Ferndale Terrace CLOSED between Shannon Ave and Sherry Pl

Drivers should plan to detour as a short section of Ferndale Terrace, between Shannon Ave and Sherry Pl, will be CLOSED for utility work. This traffic revision is in effect from Wednesday, November 13th. The closure hours are from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Residents in the work zone will have access in and out of their homes.

This traffic revision is for work associated with a private development project.

November 8, 2024

Notice of Traffic Revision: Tuesday, August 1st

LaBounty Drive, between Smith Road and Slater Road

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic near 5127 LaBounty Drive between Smith Road and Slater Road. The traffic revision is on Tuesday, August 1st, 2023. The traffic revision is in effect from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.

This work is associated with a private development project.

July 28, 2023

Sandbagging Station – Suspension

With the Nooksack river receding and more favorable weather in the forecast, the sandbagging station, located behind City Hall, has now been taken down. The City will continue monitoring water levels and forecasts, and reestablish the station should the need arise. Check back here, or visit City of Ferndale’s Facebook page for the latest updates.

December 2, 2021

EVACUATION NOTICE

EVACUATION NOTICE

Out of an abundance of caution, the City of Ferndale is STRONGLY encouraging and requesting the voluntary evacuation of all residents and businesses in the area south of Main Street between 4th Avenue and the Nooksack River, effective immediately.  The Nooksack River has not yet reached its crest, and the potential exists for the river to breach the existing levee.  Residents and businesses are encouraged to secure and then evacuate their properties; the City will inform the public when it is safe to return.  All residents outside of the voluntary evacuation area are requested to avoid any unnecessary trips and to stay off the roadways, in order for emergency and first responders to effectively respond to the emergency.

Evacuees should exit to the north and Main Street to leave the area.  Temporary shelter is now available at the Ferndale High School cafeteria, which can be accessed off Golden Eagle Drive or Shuksan Drive from Vista Drive or Washington Street.  More to come on more shelter options as information becomes available.  For questions, please call Ferndale City Hall at (360) 384-4006.

November 16, 2021

Notice of Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 7am-7pm

Notice of Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 7am-7pm

LaBounty Drive, between Sunset Avenue and Seahawk Drive

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane traffic on LaBounty Drive, between Sunset Avenue and Seahawk Drive on Tuesday, September 21st, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours. This work is to complete road improvements associated with a private development project.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.

Please see attached for traffic control plan.

September 14, 2021

EXTENDED: Notice of Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Monday, September 20, 2021 to Wednesday, September 22, 2021

EXTENDED: Notice of Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Monday, September 20, 2021 to Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Vista Drive, between Robyn Drive and Lincoln Drive

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane traffic on Vista Drive between Robyn Drive and Lincoln Drive on Monday, September 20th to Wednesday, September 22nd, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours. This work is to complete road improvements associated with a private development project.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.

September 13, 2021