WHATCOM COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE USE APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that on 12/16/2024, Jon Helde applied for an Administrative Use Approval under case number ADM2024-00047 to authorize a new Attached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) pursuant to WCC 20.36.132. The property is approximately .83 acres in size and contains an existing residence and an existing shop. The proposed ADU is served by an on-site septic system, public water, and has existing access via Fort Bellingham Rd, a public road.. The application was determined complete on 10/28/2025, indicating that all submittal requirements were met. The subject property is located at 3879 Fort Bellingham Rd, within Section 16, Township 38 N, Range 02 E of W.M. Assessor's parcel number: 3802164742260000. 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 11/19/2025. 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. IPL0286837 Nov 5 2025