Blaine, WA · Whatcom County

No notary required

Zoning Text Amendment Application

Blaine property owners or applicants use this application to request a change to the city’s zoning text and provide supporting information.

What this form is

Use this application to request a zoning text amendment in Blaine. The city requires a completed Land Use Master Invoice, proposed amendatory language labeled Exhibit A, reasons for the request labeled Exhibit B, a signed SEPA Environmental Checklist, and an application fee under the Unified Fee Schedule. The form asks for project, contact, and property-owner information, a project description, and signatures.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a change to Blaine’s zoning text must complete this application and provide the listed supporting materials.

How to submit it

Complete the application and submit it to the Community Development Services Department at 435 Martin St., Ste. 3000, Blaine, WA 98230. Include the application fee set forth in the City of Blaine Unified Fee Schedule.

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

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Zoning Text Amendment Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the requested project, contact, and property-owner information, describe the proposed project, and sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Include a completed Land Use Master Invoice, Exhibit A proposed language, Exhibit B reasons, a signed SEPA Environmental Checklist, and the application fee.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the completed application and materials to the Community Development Services Department at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What materials does the Zoning Text Amendment Application require?
The application lists a completed Land Use Master Invoice, proposed amendatory language labeled Exhibit A, reasons labeled Exhibit B, a signed SEPA Environmental Checklist, and an application fee.
How do I submit the Zoning Text Amendment Application?
Complete the application and submit it to Blaine’s Community Development Services Department at 435 Martin St., Ste. 3000, Blaine, WA 98230, with the required materials and fee.
Do I need a notary for the Zoning Text Amendment Application?
No. The application calls for signatures and a date, not notarization. It does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

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This Zoning Text Amendment Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Blaine form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.