San Juan County is currently reviewing and updating regulations for critical areas, which include wetlands and fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas, as well as locations thatare geologically hazardous or subject to frequent flooding.

Public meetings are scheduled to discuss the following issues:

• Non-conforming Uses & Structures (Randall Gaylord, Prosecuting Attorney)

• Reasonable Use Exceptions (Jon Cain, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney)

• Buffer Alternatives in Eastsound and Lopez Village Urban Growth Areas (Shireene Hale, Planning Coordinator)

Meeting locations and times are as follows:

San Juan Island: Sept. 15, 5:30 to 7 p.m., District #3 Fire Station, 1011 Mullis Street, Friday Harbor.

Orcas Island: Sept. 22, 4 to 6 p.m., Lundeen Room

Orcas Senior Center, 62 Henry Road.

Lopez Island: Sept. 23, 4 to 6 p.m., Community Center, 204 Village Road.