Blaine, WA · Whatcom County
Plat Variance for Design Application
This application is for property owners or authorized representatives seeking a plat variance to support an enhanced subdivision design in Blaine.
What this form is
Use this application to request a plat variance for a land division design in Blaine. The document says applications must be submitted to Community Development Services and incomplete applications will be returned. Applicants provide a project name, describe how the proposal meets the design variance criteria in an Exhibit A narrative, include a completed Master Land Use Application, and pay the listed $250 zoning code variance application fee.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized representatives seeking a plat variance to achieve an enhanced design for a land division should submit this application.
How to submit it
Applications must be submitted electronically to [email protected]. Include the completed Master Land Use Application, any required representative authorization, the Exhibit A narrative, and the $250 application fee.
About notarization
This application does not require a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified in the document.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Plat Variance for Design Application and review its submittal requirements.
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Complete The Application
Enter the project information, prepare the Exhibit A narrative, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Materials
Include a completed Master Land Use Application, representative authorization if required, and the $250 application fee.
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Submit To The City
Email the application and required materials to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Plat Variance for Design Application?
- It is used to request a plat variance that supports enhanced neighborhood compatibility and plat design in light of property constraints.
- What must I include with the application?
- Include a completed Master Land Use Application, any required representative authorization, an Exhibit A narrative addressing the variance criteria, and the $250 application fee.
- Do I need a notary for the Plat Variance for Design Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application; the document does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Plat Variance for Design Application?
- Submit the application electronically to [email protected] with the required materials and fee.