Blaine, WA · Whatcom County
Short Plat Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a short subdivision of land in Blaine into four or fewer parcels.
What this form is
The application requests approval to divide land into no more than four parcels and includes a supplemental form for the purpose and legal descriptions of the proposed subdivision. The city asks applicants to submit a completed Land Use Master Invoice, the application fee, lot closure calculations, a recent title report or plat certificate, and recording-ready drawings. Additional septic verification is required when an individual septic system is proposed.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized representatives seeking to divide land into four or fewer parcels in Blaine need this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application and materials electronically to [email protected], following the Electronic Permit Submittal Instructions. The document says to pay the applicable fee and lists $600 for Short Plat/Subdivision on the Land Use Master Invoice.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document 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 Short Plat Application and review the submittal requirements and Electronic Permit Submittal Instructions.
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Complete The Forms
Describe the proposed subdivision, provide existing and proposed legal descriptions, and have all owners sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Materials
Include the Land Use Master Invoice, applicable fee, lot closure calculations, recent title report or plat certificate, and recording-ready drawings.
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Submit To The City
Email the application and materials to [email protected], following the Electronic Permit Submittal Instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Short Plat Application?
- No. The application does not require notarization; the owners sign and date it, and the document identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Short Plat Application?
- Email the application and materials to [email protected]. Follow the Electronic Permit Submittal Instructions and pay the applicable fee.
- What materials accompany the application?
- The document lists a Land Use Master Invoice, applicable fee, lot closure calculations, a title report or plat certificate, and recording-ready drawings. Individual septic proposals need written verification from the Whatcom County Department of Health.
- How many parcels can a short subdivision create?
- The accompanying city information says a short subdivision divides land into a maximum of four parcels or lots.