Kelso, WA · Cowlitz County
Civil Engineering Permit Application
Property owners, authorized agents, and contractors use this application to request a Kelso civil engineering permit for project work.
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit for civil engineering work in Kelso, selecting the activities that apply to your project. It asks for project site, owner, applicant, contractor, and work details, and includes fee worksheets and a water use questionnaire. The checklist calls for three copies of civil engineering plans or a residential plot plan, with additional items required for certain projects.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents applying for a civil engineering permit, along with applicants providing contractor and subcontractor information, use this form.
How to submit it
Direct applications to the City of Kelso Engineering Department at 203 S. Pacific Ave., Suite 205, Kelso, WA 98626, or [email protected].
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates the application and water use questionnaire.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Civil Engineering Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the project, owner, applicant, contractor, requested activities, and water use information that applies.
- 3
Gather The Listed Items
Use the checklist to gather plans and any additional items that apply to your project.
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Submit To The City
Direct the application to the City of Kelso Engineering Department at the address or email listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Civil Engineering Permit Application?
- No. The application has signature and date fields but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates the application and water use questionnaire.
- How do I submit the Civil Engineering Permit Application?
- Direct applications to the City of Kelso Engineering Department at 203 S. Pacific Ave., Suite 205, Kelso, WA 98626, or [email protected].
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for project location, property owner, applicant, contractor, project work, requested permit activities, and water use details. It also provides spaces for fee calculations.
- What should I include with the application?
- The checklist calls for three copies of civil engineering plans or a residential plot plan. It also identifies additional items for obstructed rights-of-way, projects of 500 or more cubic yards, and well or septic service.
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