WHATCOM COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE USE AND SHORELINE EXEMPTION Notice is hereby given that on 8/2/2026, Fred Buckenmeyer applied for an Administrative Use under case number ADM2026-00014 to authorize an existing 924 square foot manufactured home as a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) pursuant to WCC 20.32.132. The existing manufactured home was previously permitted as a temporary ADU under case number ADM2005-00029. The property is split zoned Residential Rural (RR1 and RR5A), is currently developed with a 2,048 square foot single-family residence, and is approximately 4.65-acres in size. The proposed DADU will be served by Acme Water District #18, on-site septic system, and will access Turkington Rd using a shared driveway with the existing single-family residence. The application was determined complete on 8/31/2026, indicating that all submittal requirements were met the project site is located at 5262 Turkington Rd, within Section 06, Township 37N, Range 05E of W.M.; Assessor's Parcel No: 3705065110380000, 3705065100230000, and 3705065210520000. The application is being re-noticed to include the Shoreline Exemption Permit under case number SHX2026-00127 which was applied for on 9/17/2026. The Shoreline Exemption application was determined complete on 10/12/2026. 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 November 9, 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. IPL0383002 Oct 25 2026