Do I need a notary for the Critical or Sensitive Area Review Checklist?

No. The applicant signs and dates the checklist without a notary and certifies under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.

How do I submit the Critical or Sensitive Area Review Checklist?

Upload the completed checklist and other required materials through Ridgefield’s Permit and Development Portal. Submit each required document as a separate, labeled PDF; the narrative is requested in Word format.

What materials are required with the checklist?

The checklist includes a master application, pre-application conference notes unless waived, mailing labels and a parcel map, a critical areas report, and other materials. Some requirements depend on the review.

When are application fees paid?

The checklist says fees must be paid through the online portal at the time of application. It lists fees by critical area and review request.

Ridgefield, WA · Clark County

No notary required

Critical or Sensitive Area Review Checklist

Ridgefield applicants use this checklist to identify critical areas, select a review type, and assemble materials for a critical or sensitive area application.

What this form is

This checklist helps applicants identify critical areas on a site, indicate the type of review requested, and prepare materials for a Ridgefield critical areas review. It lists required and potentially discretionary submittals, including a master application, critical areas report, and—in some cases—a mitigation plan. It also describes electronic filing requirements, application fees, and the applicant’s certification.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a critical areas permit, minor exception, or reasonable use exception for a development proposal in Ridgefield should complete this checklist.

How to submit it

Upload one electronic copy of each required item as a separate, labeled PDF through the Permit and Development Portal; the narrative is requested in Word format. Pay fees through the online portal at the time of application.

About notarization

This checklist is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant certifies under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Checklist
Download the Critical or Sensitive Area Review Checklist PDF.
2
Complete The Checklist
Indicate the critical areas present and the type of review, then complete and sign the checklist.
3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the master application and other required materials. Check whether reports, studies, or a mitigation plan apply.
4
Upload To The City
Upload each required item as a separate, labeled PDF through the Permit and Development Portal; pay fees through the portal.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Critical or Sensitive Area Review Checklist?: No. The applicant signs and dates the checklist without a notary and certifies under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
How do I submit the Critical or Sensitive Area Review Checklist?: Upload the completed checklist and other required materials through Ridgefield’s Permit and Development Portal. Submit each required document as a separate, labeled PDF; the narrative is requested in Word format.
What materials are required with the checklist?: The checklist includes a master application, pre-application conference notes unless waived, mailing labels and a parcel map, a critical areas report, and other materials. Some requirements depend on the review.
When are application fees paid?: The checklist says fees must be paid through the online portal at the time of application. It lists fees by critical area and review request.

Need something notarized?

This Critical or Sensitive Area Review Checklist doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ridgefield form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.