CITY OF BLAINE
PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TIME AND PLACE: Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM, City of Blaine Council Chambers, 435 Martin St. Suite 4000, Blaine, WA. PROPONENT: City of Blaine LOCATION: City-wide applicability PROJECT NAME: Blaine Municipal Code ADU update PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A proposed non-project legislative action to amend the City of Blaine Municipal Code Chapter 17.102 Accessory Dwelling Units to conform with state preemptions, and incorporate other ADU zoning text updates specific to Blaine. AVAILABLE INFORMATION: Supporting documents are on file for public review online at
https://www.cityofblaine.com/2241/
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Text-Amen ;in the Community Development Services Department (third floor Blaine City Hall 435 Martin St.) M-F: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; and on request. TESTIMONY: Advanced written testimony by mail and email is accepted by sending comments to: Community Development Services Department, Attn: Alex Wenger, 435 Martin Street, Suite 3000, Blaine WA 98230; or Email CDScomments@cityofblaine.com with the proposal name (ADU UPDATE) in the subject line. Written comments will be accepted by CDS between 8:30 AM September 3 and 4:30 PM September 16 to be made available to the Planning Commission and parties of record prior to the hearing. You may also comment at the public hearing. Testimony is limited to three minutes. FINAL DECISION: The Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the City Council. The Final Decision is made by the City of Blaine City Council. A Notice of Final Decision will be sent to parties of record (those who have commented on the project). APPEALS: The Final Decision by the City Council shall be final and conclusive unless a timely appeal is filed pursuant to BMC 17.04.100 with the Growth Management Hearings Board. ACCESSIBILITY: Blaine City Hall is an accessible facility. If you require a special accommodation during your attendance at any public meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office (360) 332-8311, 24 hours prior to the meeting date you will be attending.
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Sep 6 2026