Do I need a notary for the Director’s Interpretation Checklist?

No. The signer signs and dates the checklist and certifies the information under penalty of perjury; the document does not require notarization.

How do I submit the Director’s Interpretation Checklist?

Upload the materials to Ridgefield’s Permit and Development Portal as separate files labeled to match the checklist. The interpretation request must be in Word format.

What materials are required with the checklist?

The checklist calls for a completed Master Land Use Application, this completed checklist, a written interpretation request, and any supporting materials that describe the proposal or support the requested interpretation.

What is the application fee?

The checklist lists a $400 application fee, payable through the online portal at the time of application.

Ridgefield, WA · Clark County

No notary required

Director’s Interpretation Checklist

Ridgefield applicants use this checklist to submit a request for a code interpretation, an unlisted use determination, or another interpretation.

What this form is

Use this checklist when requesting a Director’s Interpretation from the City of Ridgefield. It lists the required Master Land Use Application, completed checklist, written request, and any supporting materials, and asks applicants to describe the code section or proposed use at issue. Submit the materials through the Permit and Development Portal; the form lists a $400 application fee payable through the portal at application time.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting a code interpretation, unlisted use determination, or other Director’s Interpretation from the City of Ridgefield needs this checklist.

How to submit it

Upload separate PDF files labeled to match the checklist through the Permit and Development Portal; submit the interpretation request in Word format. Pay the $400 application fee through the portal when applying.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the information is true and correct under penalty of perjury.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Checklist
Download the Director’s Interpretation Checklist and the Master Land Use Application.
2
Complete The Forms
Complete the checklist and relevant portions of the Master Land Use Application, including the applicant signature and date.
3
Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare the interpretation request in Word format and any supporting materials, such as previous land use decisions, site plans, or photographs.
4
Submit Through The Portal
Upload separate files labeled to match the checklist through Ridgefield’s Permit and Development Portal and pay the listed application fee.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Director’s Interpretation Checklist?: No. The signer signs and dates the checklist and certifies the information under penalty of perjury; the document does not require notarization.
How do I submit the Director’s Interpretation Checklist?: Upload the materials to Ridgefield’s Permit and Development Portal as separate files labeled to match the checklist. The interpretation request must be in Word format.
What materials are required with the checklist?: The checklist calls for a completed Master Land Use Application, this completed checklist, a written interpretation request, and any supporting materials that describe the proposal or support the requested interpretation.
What is the application fee?: The checklist lists a $400 application fee, payable through the online portal at the time of application.

Need something notarized?

This Director’s Interpretation Checklist doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ridgefield form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.