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Building Services
How do I start the process of applying for a residential building permit?
Is there a minimum size requirement for a single family residence (SFR)?
Where do I apply for an electrical permit?
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Fire Marshal
Is a burn ban in effect?
How do I obtain a burn permit?
How do I obtain fire-related permits such as for sprinkler and alarm systems?
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Current Planning
How do I find out the zoning of my property?
What does that zone designation mean?
How can I find the building setbacks for my property?
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Natural Resources
How do I determine if this property has any critical areas, such as wetlands?
What are critical areas and resource lands?
What are shoreline regulations?
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Code Enforcement
What should I do if I am having a dispute with a neighbor over a property line or their vegetation is encroaching onto my property?
If I think that a property owner is violating Whatcom County code, what should I do?
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Do you provide zoning maps and other county maps?
How do I get a copy of an Assessor plat map?
How do I obtain a map of Whatcom County showing all of the roads?
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Green Building
Doesn’t green building just add more costs?
I want to start building green, where can I start?
If I paint my building green, does that qualify as green building?
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Permit Center
Where do I start?
What is the tax parcel number and why do I need it?
How do I apply for a building permit?
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