Ridgefield, WA · Clark County
Nonconforming Situations Checklist
Ridgefield applicants use this checklist to request review of changes to, reconstruction of, or a determination about a lawful nonconforming situation.
What this form is
This checklist accompanies an application for review of a lawful nonconforming situation, including alterations, a determination of lawful nonconformance, or reconstruction. Ridgefield requires the applicable review for the situations described on the checklist; alteration reviews also require a site plan review application. It lists the application materials, supporting evidence, notification materials, and fees for each review type.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking review of an alteration, reconstruction, or lawful nonconformance determination for a property in Ridgefield need 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; submit the narrative in Word format. Fees are paid through the portal at the time of application.
About notarization
This checklist is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant certifies under penalty of perjury, but no notarized attachment or sworn step is listed.
How to submit this form
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Download The Checklist
Download the Nonconforming Situations Checklist for the review you are requesting.
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Complete The Checklist
Select the applicable review type, complete the checklist, and sign and date the applicant certification.
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Gather Required Materials
Prepare the narrative, site plan, notification mailing labels, and any review-specific evidence listed on the checklist.
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Upload And Pay
Upload separately labeled files through the Permit and Development Portal and pay the applicable fee there at the time of application.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Nonconforming Situations Checklist for?
- It identifies requirements for alteration, reconstruction, and lawful nonconformance determination reviews, including supporting documents and applicable fees.
- Who needs to complete this checklist?
- Applicants seeking one of the nonconforming situation reviews listed on the checklist should complete it and provide it with the required application materials.
- How do I submit the Nonconforming Situations Checklist?
- Upload the checklist and other required materials through Ridgefield’s Permit and Development Portal. Submit each document as a separate, labeled PDF; the narrative is requested in Word format.
- Do I need a notary for the Nonconforming Situations Checklist?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the checklist and certifies the information under penalty of perjury; no notarized attachment or sworn step is listed.