WHATCOM COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT Notice is hereby given that on 7/2/2026, Victor Knox applied for a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit under case number SHR2026-00013 to construct concrete walkways to connect garden areas and provide ADA access to park and garden visitors. The application was determined complete on 7/23/2026, indicating that all submittal requirements were met The project site is located at 6299 Nielsen Ave, within Section 29, Township 39N, Range 02 of W.M.; Assessor's Parcel No: 390229190190000. 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 Planning & Development Services at the above address or at PDS@co.whatcom.wa.us within 14 days of the publication of this notice. Written comments must be received by August 22, 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. IPL0361058 Jul 29 2026