Gresham, OR · Multnomah County
Design Review B Application
This two-page application starts a City of Gresham Design Review B land use review for qualifying additions or outdoor areas; property owners submit it with required plans and supporting documents.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Gresham uses Design Review B for qualifying additions and outdoor areas outside a Design District when no additional residential units are proposed and the project exceeds Design Review A thresholds. The application asks for site and applicant information, plans, supporting documents, and a notarized owner authorization for city personnel to enter the site for an inspection. Submit the completed application with the required attachments and current fee; the city reviews it and may request more information.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking Design Review B for a qualifying Gresham project submit this application, with a notarized authorization if no owner signature is provided below.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a State of Oregon and County of Multnomah jurat; the owner signing the site-entry authorization must swear or affirm before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Design Review B application and review its attachment list and submittal checklist.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in applicant and site information, prepare the required plans and supporting documents, and complete the site-entry authorization.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the sworn authorization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the authorization during the video session and complete the notarial process.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the application, current fee, and required attachments to the City of Gresham as directed by the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gresham. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I notarize the site-entry authorization?
- Complete the application, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the authorization during the session and include it with the application materials.
- Do I need to notarize the application?
- The form lists a notarized Letter of Authorization if there is no owner signature below and includes a sworn site-entry authorization. Confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.
- Can a remote online notarization be used for this Gresham form?
- Oregon recognizes a properly notarized out-of-state remote online notarization document as valid in Oregon, according to the Oregon Secretary of State’s Remote and Electronic Notarization FAQ.
- What documents accompany a Design Review B application?
- The form lists a completed development permit application, narrative statement, site plan, preliminary floor plan, proof of ownership, proof of neighborhood meeting if applicable, fee, and plans, maps, or special reports as required by the checklist.