Blaine, WA · Whatcom County
Land Disturbance Application
Blaine’s Land Disturbance Application is for applicants seeking a permit for land-disturbing work such as clearing, grading, filling, or excavation.
What this form is
Use this application to request a minor or major land disturbance permit for landfill, grading, and clearing work. It asks for project and property details, proposed work, equipment, site characteristics, fill and excavation quantities, clearing information, and supporting plans. The checklist describes materials required for minor and major permits, including site plans and, for major permits, work and grading plans.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing land-disturbing work in Blaine, including clearing, grading, filling, or excavation, should complete the application.
How to submit it
Applications must be submitted electronically by emailing materials to [email protected]. The form refers applicants to the Electronic Permit Submittal Instructions for more information.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Land Disturbance Application and review its application questions and checklist.
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Complete the Application
Enter project and property details, describe the proposed work, and complete the relevant fill, grading, and clearing worksheets.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare the site plan and other checklist materials for the permit type; major applications list additional work and grading plans.
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Submit Electronically
Email application materials to [email protected], as directed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Land Disturbance Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. The signer signs and dates it; the form does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Land Disturbance Application?
- Submit the application materials electronically by email to [email protected]. The form refers applicants to the Electronic Permit Submittal Instructions for more information.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property details, project purpose, equipment, site characteristics, fill and excavation quantities, clearing information, and information about proposed plans.
- What supporting materials are listed?
- The checklist calls for a site plan. Major permit applications also list a proposed work plan and finished grading plan, along with additional items that may be required by the City Engineer.