Kelso, WA · Cowlitz County
Pre-Application Meeting Request
This request helps residents, businesses, and contractors ask Kelso staff about project requirements and prepare a complete application.
What this form is
Use this request to seek a pre-application meeting about a proposed development and learn about project requirements and the application process. The city schedules a meeting after receiving a complete request, subject to staff availability. Include a scope of work, scaled site plan, stormwater details, critical areas information, preliminary traffic plans, utility and fire-lane information, hydrant locations, and questions for staff.
Who needs it
Residents, businesses, and contractors with a proposed development can submit this request to discuss project requirements with city staff.
How to submit it
Apply online through Kelso’s Apply for Permit page. The form lists the Community Development Department at 203 S. Pacific Ave., PO Box 819, Kelso, WA 98626, and phone 360-423-9922.
About notarization
No notary is required; the signer just signs and dates the request, and the document names no sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Request
Download Kelso’s Pre-Application Meeting Request.
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Complete The Request
Provide information about the proposed development and list questions for staff to address.
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Gather Project Details
Prepare the scope of work, scaled site plan, and the other project information listed on the request.
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Submit To Kelso
Apply online through Kelso’s Apply for Permit page.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Pre-Application Meeting Request for?
- It asks for a meeting to discuss a proposed development, project requirements, and what is needed for a complete application. The meeting does not approve the project.
- What should I include with the request?
- Include a scope of work, scaled site plan, stormwater details, critical areas information, preliminary traffic plans, utility and fire-lane information, hydrant locations, and questions for staff.
- Do I need a notary for the Pre-Application Meeting Request?
- No. The signer just signs and dates the request; the document names no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Pre-Application Meeting Request?
- Apply online through Kelso’s Apply for Permit page. The form also lists the Community Development Department’s address and phone number.
Need something notarized?
This Pre-Application Meeting Request doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Kelso form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.