CDS will only accept electronic permit applications

The city of Blaine’s community development services department (CDS) will transition to only accepting electronic permit applications starting Monday, July 12. This comes after the department used electronic submittals while city offices were closed during the pandemic.

The switch to electronic copies will be more efficient, reduce paper and expenses from printing and shipping, according to a CDS press release.

“This move to fully embrace electronic permit submittal is needed now more than ever in order to meet the city’s goals for housing and economic development,” CDS director Stacie Pratschner said in a statement.

Instructions on submitting electronic permits are available on the city of Blaine’s website at bit.ly/3hbxAR6. For more information, CDS staff can be reached by calling 360/332-8311.