Ridgefield, WA · Clark County
Encroachment Application
Ridgefield’s encroachment application is for applicants seeking permission to perform work in the public right of way.
What this form is
Use this application to request authorization for work that encroaches on Ridgefield’s right of way, including road, shoulder, or sidewalk work. It asks for project and contact details, work plans, insurance documents, and other items identified in the checklist; additional requirements depend on the work, such as traffic control plans when roads, shoulders, or sidewalks are blocked.
Who needs it
Applicants planning work in Ridgefield’s right of way, including contractors and homeowners performing sidewalk repairs, 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. Application fees must be paid through the online portal.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates a certification under penalty of perjury.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Encroachment Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the project, applicant, and contractor information and complete the checklist.
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Gather Required Materials
Include the applicable narrative, plans, insurance documents, bond, and traffic control plan identified in the checklist.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form, check the city website for current contact details, and pay applicable fees through the online portal.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Ridgefield Encroachment Application for?
- It requests authorization for work in the public right of way and lists the application information, plans, insurance, and other materials to provide.
- Who should complete this application?
- Applicants planning right-of-way work should complete it. The form includes information for both the applicant and contractor, and identifies a sidewalk repair option for homeowners.
- Do I need a notary for the Encroachment Application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates a certification under penalty of perjury.
- How do I submit the Encroachment Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. Fees are paid through the online portal.