Ridgefield, WA · Clark County
Commercial Change of Use Permit
This application is for property owners or authorized agents proposing a commercial change of use in Ridgefield.
What this form is
Use this application to describe a proposed commercial change of use and provide contact, property, building, occupancy, construction, utility, and project details. The checklist calls for fire rescue submittal and payment proof, a traffic impact analysis or generation letter, a city business license, and a fire rescue approval letter. For changes with tenant improvements, the form directs applicants to the Commercial Tenant Improvement Application.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent proposing a commercial change of use in Ridgefield should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer certifies under penalty of perjury that the application information is true and correct.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Commercial Change of Use Permit application.
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Complete the Application
Fill in applicant and property details, describe the proposed work, and provide occupancy, construction, and utility information.
- 3
Gather Checklist Items
Gather the fire rescue receipts and approval letter, traffic analysis or generation letter, and Ridgefield business license listed on the form.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Commercial Change of Use Permit?
- No. This document is signed without a notary, though the signer certifies under penalty of perjury that the application information is true and correct.
- How do I submit the Commercial Change of Use Permit?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What attachments does the application checklist request?
- The checklist requests Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue submittal and payment proof, a traffic impact analysis or traffic generation letter, a Ridgefield business license, and a fire rescue approval letter.
- What if my change of use includes tenant improvements?
- The form directs applicants with tenant improvements to refer to the Commercial Tenant Improvement Application.