Purpose
Land Fill and Grade Permits regulate land disturbance within Whatcom County including:
- Clearing and removal or destruction of trees and other vegetation;
- Excavation, filling, grading, deposition of organic debris or other debris, and;
- Earthwork construction
By minimizing stormwater impacts generated by the removal of vegetation and alteration of landforms, these regulations protect public health, safety, and welfare, as well as aquatic and wildlife habitat, water quality, neighboring property, and other goals and policies of the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan.
Eligible Activities
The thresholds that, when exceeded, require a Land Fill and Grade Permit are located in Whatcom County Code 20.80.734.
Fees
See the Planning and Development Services current Unified Fee Schedule for Land Disturbance (PDF) for fee estimates.
Application
Refer to the Land Fill and Grade Permit Form (PDF)
