WHATCOM COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A MINOR VARIANCE Notice is hereby given that on March 30th 2026, DJ Williamson applied for a minor variance under case number VAR-MIN2026-00003 to reduce a front setback from 45' to 40.5' for the construction of a single-family residence. The application was determined complete on April 28th, 2026, indicating that all submittal requirements were met. The subject property is located at 697 Rainbow Dr Sedro Woolley, WA, within Section 29, Township T37N, Range R04E of W.M. Assessor's parcel number(s): 3704292833060000. 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 Jennifer Gonzalez, the above address or at jgonzale@co.whatcom.wa.us, within 14 days of the publication of this notice. Written comments must be received by May 20th, 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. IPL0336382 May 6 2026