WHATCOM COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE USE AND SHORELINE EXEMPTION Notice is hereby given that on 9/15/2026, Matt & Kelsey Howell and Jere Slingerland applied for an Administrative Use permit and Shoreline Exemption permit under case number ADM2026-00018 and SHX2026-00142. The applicant is requesting land use approval to authorize an existing approximately 1,600 square foot attached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) pursuant to WCC 20.32.132. The subject parcel is approximately 0.42 acres in size and contains an existing 2,606 square foot single-family residence (SFR). The proposed ADU will be served by public water and will be accessed using the existing shared driveway. The application was determined complete on 10/12/2026, indicating that all submittal requirements were met The project site is located at 961 W Lake Samish Dr, within Section 27, Township 37N, Range 03E of W.M.; Assessor's Parcel No: 3703273223960000. 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. IPL0383004 Oct 25 2026