Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
ADU Application and Guide for ADUs
ADU Homeowner Handbook
Owner Occupancy Affidavit – For residential-single zones only
Annexation
Annexation Application and Annexation Procedures
60% Direct Petition Method
Alternative Direct Petition Method
Frequently Asked Questions
Binding Site Plan
General Binding Site Plan Procedures / Application
Specific Binding Site Plan Procedures / Application
Clearing/Grading
Clearing Permit Application
Grading Permit Application
Conditional Use
Conditional Use Permit Application
Floor Area Calculation Form
Critical Areas
Critical Areas Permit Application
Minor Critical Areas Permit Application
Historic Preservation
Certificate of Alteration Procedures / Application
Local Building Registry Procedures/ Application
Special Valuation and Rehabilitation Cost Affidavit
Infill Housing (Infill Toolkit)
Interim Housing
Interim Housing Permit Application
Nonconforming Use and Building
Certificate of Non-Conforming Use Application
Expansion of Non-Conforming Use Procedure
Nonconforming Structure Percentage Destruction Calculation
Planned Development
Procedures, Site Plan Checklist and Application
Pre-Application
Pre-Application Meeting Information / Application– recently revised
Pre-Application Waiver Request Application
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
Land Use Cover Sheet – MUST be included with Checklist or Supplemental Sheet D submittal
SEPA Environmental Checklist– word version
SEPA Supplemental Sheet D for Non-Project Actions– word version
View Analysis Submittal Standards
Shoreline
Shoreline Permit Application
Shoreline Exemption Application
Short-Term Rental
Short-term Rental Application
Short-term Rental Renewal Affidavit
Subdivision/Short Plat
Final Land Division Approval
Legal Lot Determination
Lot Line Adjustment (LLA)
Minimum Site Area Exception Procedures / Application
Preliminary Plat Procedures / Application
Short Subdivision Process Type I Procedures / Application
Short Subdivision Process Type II and Type III Procedures / Application
Subdivision Departure Application
Subdivision Variance Procedures / Application
Temporary Shelter
Multifamily Design Review / Infill Housing / Mixed-Use
Urban Village Design Review
Step 1: Pre-Design Staff Meeting
Step 2: Pre-Application Neighborhood Meeting
Step 3: Early Design Guidance Meeting – EDG – Example Packet
Step 4: Urban Village Design Review Application
- Urban Village Design Review Process & Resources
- Urban Village Design Guidelines
Commercial Design Review
Design Review Exemption
Administrative Review Request
Appeal of Administrative Decision
Innocent Purchaser Verification Form
Multi-Family Tax Exemption Application
Request for Director Interpretation
Zoning Compliance Procedures/ Application
Other Miscellaneous
Commercial Use of the Right-of-Way
Insurance Requirements (Commercial Use of the ROW)
Insurance and Indemnification Agreement (Commercial Use of the ROW)
Signature Notification Form (Commercial Use of the ROW)
Fences, Hedges and Walls Information Handout
Fence: Over-Height Procedures/ Application
Green Factor Worksheet (excel form)
Home Occupation Permit Application Form
Parking Adjustment Application
Street Tree Permit Application and Approved Street Trees
Verizon Franchise Agreement Ordinance (2019-05-03)
Wireless Communications Procedure / Application
Resources
- Planning and Community Development Department
- Bellingham Municipal Code
- Code Enforcement Investigation Request
- Design Review Board
- Development & Design Standards
- Hearing Examiner
- Permit Center Survey
- Permit Fees
Contacts
Permit Center
Walk-in Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs 8:30am – 3:30pm / Wed 9:30am – 3:30pm / Fri Closed
Phone and Email: Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Contact us: (360) 778-8300 or permits@cob.org | more contact info