Environmental Regulations

The Planning Department manages Chapter 16 of the Lynden Municipal Code which determines environmental policy for the City. These titles regulate impacts to stream buffers, wetlands, critical areas and the floodplain. Contact the Planning Department if you have questions about how these regulations impact your property.

• Chapter 16.05 State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) (PDF)
• Chapter 16.08.010 Shoreline Management (PDF)
  • Please note: Lynden's SMP was updated in September, 2019
• Chapter 16.12 Floodplain Management
• Chapter 16.16 Critical Areas (PDF)
• Chapter 16.20 Clearing and Grading (PDF)