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Community Development Services
Department Overview
- Guiding and regulating community growth and development in a manner that protects environmental resources;
- Enhancing quality of life;
- Promoting distinctive neighborhoods and a healthy downtown;
- Involving citizens in the decisions that affect them;
- Community planning;
- Development regulations;
- Construction regulation;
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If you would like to be notified of SEPA determinations, sign up to our listserve for SEPA determinations here.
Planning and Building Permits
Looking to build something or start a business in Blaine? The Community Development Services Department oversees the use and development of properties within the city to ensure public safety and compliance with local codes and regulations.
What Permits are Needed?
Depending on the scope of your project, you may need different permits from Planning and Zoning and/or Building Services. Check on permit requirements before you start the work to save yourself time and money.
- For building permits: See the Building Permit Applications & Handouts
- For land use applications: See the Land Use Informational Bulletins and Land Use Applications
Apply Now
Ready to get started?
APPLY VIA E-MAIL: Effective July 12, 2021, all new permit applications must now be submitted electronically.
E-mail Your Application Materials* to cdspermits@cityofblaine.com
* READ: Electronic Permit Submittal Instructions
Please be sure to submit a complete application, including all relevant forms and required documentation. We cannot process an incomplete application. Failure to provide all of the required information will delay the processing of your application.
You may contact the Community Development Services staff by email or by phone at 360-332-8311 where our knowledgeable staff can determine the types of permits, documents, forms, and other project-specific information that will be required.
Contact Us
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Stacie Pratschner
Community Development Director
Email
360-332-8311 Ext. 3307Stacy Clauson
Community Planner II
Email
360-332-8311 Ext. 3332Allison Tompkins
Community Planner I
Email
360-332-8311 Ext. 3337Code Enforcement
Email
360-543-9837Tim Woodard
Building Official
Email
360-332-8311 Ext. 3306Clifford Thies
Building Inspector
Email
360-332-8311 Ext. 3355
Inspection Request: 360-543-9975Alex Wenger
Economic Development and Tourism Coordinator
Email
360-332-8311 Ext. 3330City Hall
435 Martin St, Suite 3000
Blaine, WA 98230Ph. 360-332-8311
Fx. 360-543-9978Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM