WHATCOM COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE USE Notice is hereby given that on September 16, 2025, Jesse Stoner applied for an Administrative Use Permit under case number ADM2025-00023, requesting land use approval to authorize the placement of a new 1,280 square foot manufactured home with a 214 square foot attached porch as a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) pursuant to WCC 20.36.132. The property is approximately 15.18 acres in size, contains an existing 1,394 square foot single-family residence (SFR) with a 328 square foot attached residential garage, and 7 existing agricultural buildings. Both residences will be served by a common existing access and private well. A new on-site septic system (OSS) is proposed to serve both residences. The application was determined complete on October 14, 2025, indicating that all submittal requirements were met. The subject property is located at 1021 W Axton Rd within Section 27, Township 39N, Range 02E of W.M. Assessor's parcel number(s): 3902273775020000 & 3902274214730000. 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 McKenna Thompson at the above address or at Mthompso@whatcomcounty.us, within 14 days of the publication of this notice. Written comments must be received by November 11, 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. IPL0283886 Oct 26 2025