LATECOMER CONTRACTSLatecomer Contracts • October 11th, 2004
Under the authority of the Bellingham Municipal Code (Ch. 14.02) property owners who construct public improvements may be partially reimbursed by benefiting owners if a contract, facilitated by the City of Bellingham, with other property owners is implemented. Public improvements include streets, water mains, sanitary sewer mains, and storm water facilities. Entering into a "Latecomer Contract" requires a timely request by the project proponent and procedures that must be followed by both the proponent and the City as described below.
