Do I need a notary for the Administrative Appeal Application?

No. This application is signed without a notary; the appellant signs and dates it. The document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the Administrative Appeal Application?

Submit the appeal materials by appointment to Community Development Services at 435 Martin Street, Suite 3000, Blaine. Include the applicable fee listed in the City of Blaine Unified Fee Schedule.

What must I include with the appeal application?

Include a typed, labeled appellant statement describing the aspects being appealed, the claimed errors, and supporting evidence; a copy of the final decision; and the applicable application fee.

When must I file the appeal?

The form and associated submittal requirements must be submitted within 14 days of the issuance of the formal written decision.

Blaine, WA · Whatcom County

No notary required

Administrative Appeal Application

Blaine’s Administrative Appeal Application is for people appealing a final staff decision on a land use application to the City’s Hearing Examiner.

What this form is

Use this application to appeal a final Type I-ADM land use decision made by the Community Development Services Director or designee. The form asks for appellant and representative contact information and details about the decision being appealed; applicants must also provide a labeled statement explaining the claimed errors, a copy of the final decision, and the applicable fee. The appeal form and required materials are due within 14 days of the written decision.

Who needs it

An applicant or other interested party appealing a final Type I-ADM land use decision made by Blaine staff needs this application.

How to submit it

Applications are submitted by appointment to Community Development Services at 435 Martin Street, Suite 3000, Blaine, WA 98230. Include the applicable fee listed in the City of Blaine Unified Fee Schedule.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; it requires the appellant’s signature, and the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download Blaine’s Administrative Appeal Application and review its submittal requirements.
2
Complete The Form
Enter appellant and representative contact information and identify the project and decision being appealed; sign the form.
3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare a labeled appellant statement, include a copy of the final decision, and obtain the applicable fee from the City of Blaine Unified Fee Schedule.
4
Submit By Appointment
Submit the form and materials by appointment to Community Development Services within 14 days of the formal written decision.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Administrative Appeal Application?: No. This application is signed without a notary; the appellant signs and dates it. The document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Administrative Appeal Application?: Submit the appeal materials by appointment to Community Development Services at 435 Martin Street, Suite 3000, Blaine. Include the applicable fee listed in the City of Blaine Unified Fee Schedule.
What must I include with the appeal application?: Include a typed, labeled appellant statement describing the aspects being appealed, the claimed errors, and supporting evidence; a copy of the final decision; and the applicable application fee.
When must I file the appeal?: The form and associated submittal requirements must be submitted within 14 days of the issuance of the formal written decision.

Need something notarized?

This Administrative Appeal Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Blaine form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.