Gresham, OR · Multnomah County
Design Review A for Simple Conversions
This application requests Design Review A for a simple conversion in Gresham, and property owners submit it with building plans and other required materials when changing an allowed primary use.
- 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 describes Design Review A as a Type I review for an allowed primary-use change that does not require environmental or special-use review and involves only small changes to a building footprint or facade. The city processes it with a building permit, and applicants submit the completed permit application, narrative, site and floor plans, and other applicable materials through the city’s online portal. The owner’s notarized signature authorizes city personnel and representatives to enter the site for inspection.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for a simple conversion in Gresham need this application and must provide a notarized owner signature, or a representative’s signature if signing on the owner’s behalf.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a State of Oregon jurat stating the signature was sworn or affirmed before a notary; the owner signs, or a representative signs on the owner’s behalf.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Design Review A application and narrative statement from the City of Gresham.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicant, property, development, and proposed-change information, and gather the required plans and attachments.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the owner or authorized representative signature.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the jurat in the online notary’s presence and complete the remote notarization.
- 5
Submit To The City
Upload the application and required documentation through Gresham’s online portal with the building plans.
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
- What does the notarized signature authorize?
- The signer authorizes City of Gresham employees and other listed city representatives to enter the described site for an inspection related to the land use application.
- Who signs the jurat?
- The property owner signs the application. If someone signs on the owner’s behalf, the form also provides a representative signature line.
- How do I submit the completed Design Review A application?
- Submit the required documentation through Gresham’s online portal with the building plans. The form lists the development permit application, narrative, plans, and other applicable attachments.
- Do I need an online notary for this application?
- The form requires a notarized signature. Oregon law authorizes remote notarization under ORS 194.277, and the Oregon Secretary of State FAQ confirms a properly notarized out-of-state remote online notarization is valid in Oregon. Confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.