NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - RCW 53.20.010 The Port of Bellingham Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM,1801 Roeder Avenue, Bellingham, Washington, to solicit public comment regarding the 2026 update of the Comprehensive Scheme of Harbor Improvements Plan (CSHIP). The CSHIP is being updated to incorporate the 2026 Strategic Budget, Chestnut Avenue Waterfront Skate Park Transfer to the City of Bellingham, and other miscellaneous updates to text, images and imbedded links. The draft 2026 Comprehensive Scheme of Harbor Improvements Plan Update is on file and available for viewing or download at https://www.portofbellingham.com/21/Port-Planning-Documents No Commission action regarding this update will occur at the Commission meeting on the day of the public hearing. Ways to Participate: Phone: (253) 215-8782, you will be prompted to enter the Webinar ID: 857 8537 2315. Zoom: https://portofbellingham.zoom.us/j/85785372315?_ics=1738866020712&irclickid=~682VUSZ6Y0VXYSZ134-f8Z0WZSZ0YOJLSNUYZOPHBzog840YWOLC&_gl=1*18hcai3*_gcl_au*MTEzMjkwNDM1OC4xNzM4ODY1OTg0*_ga*MjAwNzg4NjM2LjE3Mzg4NjYwMDk.*_ga_L8TBF28DDX*MTczODg2NjAwOS4xLjEuMTczODg2NjAyMS4wLjAuMA..? In person: Port of Bellingham Harbor Center, 1801 Roeder Ave., Ste.146, Bellingham, WA 98225. The Port encourages people with disabilities to participate in public meetings. For assistance with special needs, please call the Port at (360) 676-2500 at least four (4) days in advance. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdrzaTZQbFoQBiHsP1ZW8jIsBq4JEJVSo Comments: Written comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 16, 2026. Option 1: Email comments are preferred and must be sent to planning@portofbellingham.com with the proposal name "2026 CSHIP Update" in the subject line. Include your comments in the body of your email message rather than as attachments. Option 2: Paper comments must be printed on 8½x11paper and mailed or delivered to: Port of Bellingham Environmental & Planning Services Comments on "2026 CSHIP Update" P.O. Box 1677 Bellingham, WA 98227-1677 Staff Contact: Tara Satushek, AICP Planner Port of Bellingham Planning Services 1801 Roeder Avenue, Bellingham, WA 9822 taras@portofbellingham.com 360-676-2500, ext. 331 IPL0318939 Mar 3,10 2026