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Notice of application for a shoreline development permit for ferry terminal retrofit.
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Submit Written Comments
Write and send your comments regarding the environmental impacts of the project to Andrew Hicks at ahicks@co.whatcom.wa.us by March 19, 2026.
Review Project Documents
Visit the Whatcom County Planning and Development Services office or the provided website to view the project file and supporting documents before submitting your comments.
Request Hearing Participation
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Check for Determination Updates
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WHATCOM COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND INTENT TO ISSUE A SEPA DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE Notice is hereby given that on October 29, 2025, Whatcom County Public Works applied for a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit under case number SHR2025-00009 to retrofit an existing terminal to accommodate larger ferry. The application was determined complete on November 17, 2025. The project site is located at 2147 S Nugent Rd, within Section 03, Township 37N, Range 01E of W.M.; Assessor's Parcel No: 3701030020740000. 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 Andrew Hicks at the above address or at ahicks@co.whatcom.wa.us within 14-days of the publication of this notice. Written comments must be received by March 19, 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. IPL0314207 Feb 15 2026
