Blaine, WA · Whatcom County
Conditional Use Permit Application
Blaine property owners or applicants use this application to request approval for a conditional land or building use that is not ordinarily allowed in its zoning district.
What this form is
Use this application to request a conditional use permit for an activity that is not usually allowed in the property's zoning district. Blaine requires a completed Land Use Master Invoice, an application fee, and an Exhibit A narrative addressing the listed approval criteria; representative authorization is required if the owner does not sign. A Site Plan Review Application is also required for proposals in buildings that are not pre-existing, and new construction usually requires a SEPA checklist.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants seeking approval for a conditional use in Blaine must complete and submit this application with the required materials.
How to submit it
Submit application materials electronically to [email protected]. The application lists a conditional use permit fee of $500; see the Electronic Permit Submittal Instructions for more information.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant or owner simply signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Conditional Use Permit Application and the Land Use Master Invoice.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the application and sign and date it. Have the property owner sign or provide representative authorization.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the Exhibit A narrative and fee. Include a Site Plan Review Application for a non-pre-existing building and usually a SEPA checklist for new construction.
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Submit To The City
Email the application materials to [email protected] as an electronic submission.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Conditional Use Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; the applicant or owner simply signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Conditional Use Permit Application?
- Email the application materials to [email protected]. The city says applications must be submitted electronically.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- Submit a completed Land Use Master Invoice, an Exhibit A narrative addressing the approval criteria, and the application fee. Representative authorization is required if the owner does not sign.
- What is the conditional use permit application fee?
- The Land Use Master Invoice lists a $500 fee for a Conditional Use Permit. The application also refers applicants to the City of Blaine Unified Fee Schedule.