WHATCOM COUNTY GIVES PUBLIC NOTICE THAT THE FOLLOWING SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) HAS BEEN ISSUED TODAY SUBJECT TO THE 14 DAY COMMENT PERIOD CONCLUDING ON DECEMBER 8, 2025. File: SEPA2025-00065 / PLN2025-00004 Project Description: Revise Whatcom County Code (WCC) 20.34.156 to allow food preparation for off-site consumption. Proponent: Whatcom County Address and Parcel #: Rural Residential Island Lead Agency: Whatcom County Planning & Development Services Zoning: Rural Residential – Island (RR-I) Comp Plan: Rural Shoreline Jurisdiction: Conservancy, Natural & Rural ANY PERSON OR AGENCY MAY APPEAL THE COUNTY'S COMPLIANCE WITH WAC 197-11 BY FILING AN APPEAL WITH THE WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES LOCATED AT 5280 NORTHWEST DRIVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226. APPEALS MUST BE MADE WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER THE END OF THE COMMENT PERIOD. IPL0292887 Nov 23 2025