West Richland, WA · Benton County
Grading Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a city permit for grading work and provide project, property, and contact information.
What this form is
Use this application to request a City of West Richland grading permit for proposed earthwork. It asks for owner and applicant details, the jobsite address and parcel information, a description of the work, and estimated earthwork quantities. Include a scaled site plan and any other applicable materials; a SEPA checklist is required when applicable, including for projects moving more than 500 cubic yards.
Who needs it
Property owners, authorized agents, and contractors seeking a grading permit in West Richland should complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
The form lists the Community Development Department at 3100 Belmont Blvd., Suite 104, West Richland, WA 99353. It provides phone and fax numbers but does not state a submission method.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; its certification is made under penalty of perjury, and the form identifies no notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Grading Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide owner and applicant details, property information, a description of the grading work, and the estimated earthwork volume.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include a scaled site plan and any other applicable information; include a SEPA checklist if applicable.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and attachments to the Community Development Department at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Grading Application?
- No. The form has a signature and date line but no notary block. It includes a certification under penalty of perjury; no notarized attachment is identified.
- How do I submit the Grading Application?
- The form lists the Community Development Department at 3100 Belmont Blvd., Suite 104, West Richland, WA 99353. It does not specify a submission method.
- What attachments are required with the application?
- Include a completed application and a scaled site plan showing proposal details. Other information may be required by the Community Development Director, and a SEPA checklist is required if applicable.
- When is a SEPA checklist required?
- The form says a SEPA checklist is required if applicable. It also specifically notes that a checklist is required when more than 500 cubic yards of earth will be moved.
Need something notarized?
This Grading Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another West Richland form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.