Skagit County Planning and Development Services seeks to rewrite SCC 9.08, which regulates one time outdoor public musical entertainments, amusements, and assemblies attracting 100 or more people. This chapter is Skagit County Code was originally adopted in 1970 and has not been updated since. 

The proposed code would repeal and replace the chapter to create a modern regulatory framework. The proposed amendments overhaul the chapter to 

• Define events and establish thresholds
• Shift application processing from the Board of County Commissioners office to Planning and Development Services
• Specify application submittal requirements and procedures
• Enhance public safety provisions
• Improve enforceability and provide references to other applicable Skagit County code titles
• Add grounds for denial

Relevant Documents and Upcoming Meetings

July 14, 2026 Planning Commission Work Session Documents

• SCC 9.08 Code Updates - Staff Report
• Exhibit A - Proposed SCC 9.08 Code Updates
• Slide Deck - SCC 9.08 Code Updates

Planning and Development Services
Physical and Mailing Address
1800 Continental Place
Mount Vernon WA 98273

Contact the Department
Robby Eckroth, AICP
Senior Planner, Planning and Development Services
1800 Continental Place
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Email: reckroth@co.skagit.wa.us
Phone: (360) 416-1320