WHATCOM COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT Notice is hereby given that on March 25, 2026, David Franklin applied for a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit under case number SHR2026-00005 to install 4 new light poles and their foundations, along with trenches to get power to the poles. The application was determined complete on April 8, 2026, indicating that all submittal requirements were met. The subject property is located at 8055 Cowichan Rd, within Section 26, Township 40N, Range 1W of W.M. Assessor's parcel number: 4051261955170000. 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 May 15, 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. IPL0330598 Apr 15 2026