WHATCOM COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AN AGRICUTURAL SHORT PLAT Notice is hereby given that on May 21, 2026, The Estate of Ruth Bajema applied for a 2 lot Agricultural Short Plat under case number SSS2026-00007 to subdivide an approximately 50-acre lot of record and establish an approximately 1.5-acre farmstead lot around the existing single-family residence (and associated accessory structures) located on the property, while the approximately 48.5-acre remainder lot will remain in agricultural use and be restricted from future non-agricultural development. The application was determined complete on June 16, 2026, indicating that all submittal requirements were met. The subject property is located at 790 E Badger Rd., within Section 08, Township 40, Range 03 East of W.M. Assessor's parcel number(s): 400308418067 & 400308323084. 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 Sam McDaniel, the above address or at smcdanie@co.whatcom.wa.us, within 14 days of the publication of this notice. Written comments must be received by July 10, 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. IPL0351975 Jun 24 2026