WHATCOM COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT Notice is hereby given that on December 2, 2025, Network Connex applied for a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit under case number SHR2025-00010 to install a diesel generator, access gates, and signage for an existing telecommunications facility.. The application was determined complete on February 5, 2026, indicating that all submittal requirements were met. The subject property is located at 1040 Polinder Rd, within Section 21, Township 40N, Range 03E of W.M. Assessor's parcel number: 4003211511080000. 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 Andrew Hicks, the above address or at ahicks@co.whatcom.wa.us, within 14 days of the publication of this notice. Written comments must be received by April 14, 2026. 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. IPL0322299 Mar 15 2026