Kelso, WA · Cowlitz County
Grading Permit Worksheet
Kelso property owners and project applicants use this worksheet to assess grading permit requirements and organize information for a grading project.
What this form is
The worksheet helps applicants determine whether a grading permit is required, which project submittal requirements apply, and what fees are listed for the project. It asks about excavation and fill volumes, land disturbance, site conditions, drainage, trees, and work timing, and includes a summary checklist. Medium- and large-sized projects require a completed and signed Civil Engineering Application and fees in person.
Who needs it
People planning stand-alone grading in Kelso can use the worksheet to assess permit requirements and identify the information and materials their project requires.
How to submit it
The worksheet directs applicants to submit a completed and signed Civil Engineering Application and fees in person. The application is available on the city website or at City Hall, 203 S. Pacific Ave., Kelso, WA 98626.
About notarization
This worksheet is signed without a notary; it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Worksheet
Download the Grading Permit Worksheet PDF and review its project-size and submittal requirement sections.
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Complete The Worksheet
Answer the project questions and complete the worksheet summary, including project size and applicable requirements.
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Gather Project Materials
Prepare the applicable site plan, narrative, technical requirements, and other items identified in the worksheet.
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Submit The Application
Submit the completed and signed Civil Engineering Application and fees in person, as directed by the worksheet.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Grading Permit Worksheet?
- No. This worksheet is signed without a notary and does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the grading permit application?
- The worksheet says to submit the completed and signed Civil Engineering Application and fees in person. The application is available on the city website or at City Hall.
- When is a grading permit required in Kelso?
- The worksheet says permits are required for medium-sized projects with 50 to 500 cubic yards of combined cut and fill and/or 5,000 square feet to 1 acre of land disturbance, and for large-sized projects.
- What information does the worksheet ask for?
- It asks about excavation and fill volumes, land disturbance, structures, nearby shorelines and critical areas, drainage, trees, stockpiling, and the proposed work schedule.
Need something notarized?
This Grading Permit Worksheet doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Kelso form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.