WHATCOM COUNTY GIVES PUBLIC NOTICE THAT THE FOLLOWING SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) HAS BEEN ISSUED TODAY SUBJECT TO THE 14 DAY COMMENT PERIOD CONCLUDING ON JULY 29, 2026. File: SEPA2026-00057 Project Description: Proposed amendments to Whatcom County Code (WCC) Titles 20 (Zoning) and 22 (Land Use and Development) to resolve code inconsistencies, correct grammatical errors, clarify language, and modify or add minor policies, as identified by PDS. Eight (8) amendments are proposed regarding: air monitoring stations, stormwater requirements, zoning definitions, permit application review timeframes, and code interpretation procedures. Proponent: Whatcom County Address and Parcel #: Countywide Lead Agency: Whatcom County Planning & Development Services Zoning: Countywide Comp Plan: Countywide Shoreline Jurisdiction: Countywide ANY PERSON OR AGENCY MAY APPEAL THE COUNTY'S COMPLIANCE WITH WAC 197-11 BY FILING AN APPEAL WITH THE WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES LOCATED AT 5280 NORTHWEST DRIVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226. APPEALS MUST BE MADE WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER THE END OF THE COMMENT PERIOD. IPL0357147 Jul 15 2026