Blaine, WA · Whatcom County
Shoreline Exemption Application
Property owners use this application to request an exemption from the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit process for a proposed shoreline project.
What this form is
Use the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Exemption Request when a proposed project is not a substantial development or is otherwise exempt from the permit process. The form asks for owner and project details, the location and nearby water body, a project description, and the reason the project qualifies for an exemption. The document lists a $100 fee for a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Exemption Request.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a shoreline permit exemption should complete this request with information about the owner, project location, proposed work, and claimed exemption.
How to submit it
Applications must be submitted electronically. Email the materials to [email protected] and see the Electronic Permit Submittal Instructions for more information.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant or owner certifies the application information and the exemption request form does not call for a notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Shoreline Exemption Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Request
Provide owner information, project location details, a description of the proposed work, and why the project is exempt.
- 3
Gather Additional Materials
Attach additional pages if necessary and consult the Electronic Permit Submittal Instructions.
- 4
Email The Application
Email the application materials to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Shoreline Exemption Application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary, and the exemption request form does not call for a notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Shoreline Exemption Application?
- Submit the application electronically by emailing materials to [email protected]. The document refers applicants to the Electronic Permit Submittal Instructions for more information.
- What information does the exemption request ask for?
- It asks for owner information, the project location, the adjacent water body, a project description, and why the project is exempt from the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit process.
- Does the document list a fee for the request?
- Yes. The land use master invoice lists a $100 fee for a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Exemption Request.