Centralia, WA · Lewis County
Special Use Permit Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request approval for a proposed special use on a property in Centralia.
What this form is
The application requests a Special Use Permit and provides information for the city to evaluate the proposed use and its potential neighborhood and traffic impacts. Applicants describe the property, existing and proposed uses, structures, operating hours, parking, landscaping, and development schedule, and address applicable Special Use criteria. The application explains that a Hearing Examiner considers the request at a meeting where the applicant presents their case.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant proposing a special use on property in Centralia should complete this application for city review.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it mentions site plan drawings and continuation sheets, but no sworn or notarized attachments.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Special Use Permit Application for a proposed special use in Centralia.
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Complete The Application
Provide property and applicant details, describe the proposed use, and answer the questions about development and traffic.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Include site plan drawings and continuation sheets for answers that need more space, as referenced in the application.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Use Permit Application?
- No. The application calls for the applicant or owner to sign and date it, and contains no notary block. It mentions site plan drawings and continuation sheets, but does not identify any sworn or notarized attachments.
- How do I submit the Special Use Permit Application?
- The form identifies Centralia's Planning Department but does not state how to submit the application. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for property and applicant details, descriptions of existing and proposed uses, operating hours, parking, landscaping, and a development schedule. It also requests traffic estimates and answers to applicable Special Use criteria.
- What happens after I apply for a Special Use Permit?
- The form says Special Use Permits are heard by a Hearing Examiner. At the meeting, the applicant presents their case and answers questions, while the public may express opinions for or against the permit.