Friday Harbor Town Council Meeting August 20, 2026

LWVSJ Observer Corps*: Friday Harbor Town Council, August 20, 2026

Recording of Town Council meetings can be viewed from this site.  Town Council | Friday Harbor, WA

The Council approved Ordinance No. 1841 Regarding Transient Accommodations.  New transient accommodations in the downtown core must be part of a mixed-use structure.  Transient Accommodations are limited to 40% of the total floor space and are required to provide one designated parking space for each sleeping unit. The Community Development Director emphasized that Transient Accommodations are not permitted in town multi-family or singe family neighborhoods.

The Council approved a one-time $5,000 grant to the Cold Weather Shelter.

The Council approved the honorary name of Verne’s Way for West Street to recognize Verne Howard’s contributions to Friday Harbor.  

 The Public Works Director and Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor updated the Council on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project.  The project is on budget at $14 million and is scheduled to be completed by July 2027.  

Community Development Director will hold a variance hearing at the September 3^rd meeting for the Front Street condominium multi-use project. 

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