Gresham, OR · Multnomah County
Development Permit Application
The Development Permit Application collects project, site, and applicant information for people seeking a Gresham development permit, and includes an owner signature authorizing site inspections.
- 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
Use this form to provide the City of Gresham with the type of review requested, site and applicant information, and required attachments for a development permit application. The owner’s signature authorizes specified city personnel and representatives to enter the property for an inspection connected with the land use application. The form lists supporting materials, including proof of ownership, a narrative, and plans; it warns that an incomplete submission may not be accepted.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives applying for a Gresham development permit should complete this form and include the applicable attachments listed in its checklist.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an Oregon state and Multnomah County jurat; the owner signs and swears or affirms before the notary, while a representative may also sign.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Development Permit Application from the City of Gresham.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the review, site, and applicant information and gather the applicable checklist attachments.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the owner’s sworn or affirmed signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign before a commissioned online notary and complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and attachments to the City of Gresham.
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 submit the Development Permit Application?
- Complete the application, attach the applicable checklist items, and submit it to the City of Gresham. The form warns that the application may not be accepted if required attachments are missing.
- Do I need to notarize the owner’s signature?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat requiring the owner to sign and swear or affirm before a notary. It also requests the notary’s signature, stamp, and commission expiration.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Oregon’s Secretary of State says a properly notarized remote online notarization completed by an out-of-state notary is valid in Oregon. Confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.
- What attachments does the application list?
- The checklist names a submittal checklist, proof of ownership, a narrative description, proof of a neighborhood meeting if applicable, the fee, and plans, maps, and special reports. A notarized authorization letter is listed if there is no owner signature.