WHATCOM COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE USE APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that on 5/23/2025, Armanda Leyva applied for an Administrative Use Approval under case number ADM2025-00014 to authorize a new Attached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) pursuant to WCC 20.36.132. The property is approximately .2 acres in size and contains an existing residence. The proposed ADU is served by public water and sewer and has existing access off of Highland Dr. The application was determined complete on 7/23/2025, indicating that all submittal requirements were met. The subject property is located at 4975 Highland Dr, within Section 36, Township T40N, Range R1W of W.M. Assessor's parcel number: 4051364930330000. The application will be reviewed under the Official Whatcom County Zoning and Critical Areas Ordinances, as well as reviews by Whatcom County Planning and Development Services (Fire Marshal's Office, Natural Resources and Planning), Public Works Engineering and Health Department. The file and supporting documents may be reviewed at Whatcom County Planning and Development Services, 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham, WA 98226. Any person may submit written comments to Rhys Butt, the above address or at rbutt@co.whatcom.wa.us, within 14 days of the publication of this notice. Written comments must be received by 8/13/2025. Any person has the right to receive notice of and participate in any hearings, request a copy of the decision once made, and to appeal a decision when allowed by law. In addition, any person wishing to receive personal notice of any decisions or hearings must notify the department to receive such notice. IPL0258339 Jul 30 2025