Application for Shoreline Exemption to rehab a bridge at Birch Bay State Park.
Official Courthouse Record · AI-summarized for clarity
- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Birch Bay
- Case #
- SHX2026-00012
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Submit Comments
Send your written comments to Rhys Butt by March 29, 2026.
- 2
Review Project Documents
Visit the Whatcom County Planning office or their website for details.
- 3
Request Hearing Notice
Notify the department if you want to receive personal notices about hearings.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the shoreline exemption?
- The case number is SHX2026-00012.
- How can I comment on the project?
- Submit written comments to Rhys Butt by March 29, 2026.
- Where can I view the project documents?
- Documents are available at the Whatcom County Planning office or online.
- What is the deadline for comments?
- Comments must be received by March 29, 2026.
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Full Notice Text
WHATCOM COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A SHORELINE EXEMPTION AND INTENT TO ISSUE A SEPA DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE Notice is hereby given that on 1/29/2026, John Clark applied for a Shoreline Exemption under case number SHX2026-00012 to rehab an existing single lane bridge on Helweg Rd over Terrell Creek at Birch Bay State Park. The application was determined complete on 3/6/2026. The project site is located at 9999 Terrill Dr, within Section 02, Township 39 N, Range 1W of W.M.; Assessor's Parcel No: 3951025353570000. The project will be reviewed under the Official Whatcom County Zoning Ordinance and Title 24, Title 22, Title 21, Title 20, Title 17, Title 16, International Building Code (IBC), Title 12, Whatcom County Development Standards, Washington State Stormwater Manual and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) as applicable. Mitigation may be required pursuant to these ordinances. Whatcom County Planning and Development Services has reviewed the proposal for probable adverse impacts and expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the project pursuant to the Optional DNS process per WAC 197-11-355. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination for the specific proposal may be obtained upon request. The file and supporting documents may be viewed at the Whatcom County Planning and Development Services office at 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham, WA or at http://www.whatcomcounty.us/2914/Public-Notice. Any person may submit written comments to Rhys Butt at the above address or at rbutt@co.whatcom.wa.us within 14-days of the publication of this notice. Written comments must be received by March 29, 2026. Any person has the right to receive notice of and participate in any hearings, request a copy of the decision once made, and to appeal a decision when allowed by law. In addition, any person wishing to receive personal notice of any decisions or hearings must notify the department to receive such notice. IPL0322324 Mar 15 2026