The Meridian Neighborhood is located in northern Bellingham and currently extends from the northern city limits near Interstate 5 to the south and is situated between the Cordata neighborhood to the west and King Mountain neighborhood to the east. The Meridian Neighborhood is made up of a diverse mix of land zoning designations, including commercial, industrial and residential zoning. A majority of the commercial and industrial zoned properties within the neighborhood have been developed with commercial uses since the neighborhood's inception.

The Bellis Fair area is situated in the southern/central portion of the Meridian Neighborhood near Interstate 5 and is considered a staple of regional retail commerce. Additionally, this area is designated as a future District Urban Village and ranked a Tier 3 Urban Village in Bellingham's Comprehensive Plan. The eastern portion of the neighborhood along West Bakerview Road is primarily zoned for commercial and industrial uses and is recognized as a "gateway" into the City of Bellingham because of its close proximity to Intestate 5 and the Bellingham International Airport.

Several properties within this area have been developed with commercial uses on the south side of West Bakerview Road and it is anticipated that the properties on the north side of West Bakerview Road will be developed in the next planning period.