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 AUGUST 19, 2026. File: SEPA2026-00065 / PLN2026-00013 Project Description: Amendments to Whatcom County Code 20.66, Light Impact Industrial (LII) District only within the City of Bellingham's UGA along the Guide Meridian corridor to allow retail Cannabis sales in conformance with RCW 69.50.335. Proponent: Whatcom County Address and Parcel #: Bellingham Light Impact Industrial (LII) Lead Agency: Whatcom County Planning & Development Services Zoning: Bellingham LII Comp Plan: Bellingham LII 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. IPL0362642 Aug 5 2026