Colfax, WA · Whitman County
Conditional Use Permit Application
This five-page application requests a conditional use permit and is filed by a property owner or applicant seeking city review of a proposed use in Colfax.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Colfax uses this application to review a proposed conditional use and determine whether it meets the requirements described in the packet. Applicants must provide a complete application, a request letter, property maps and a legal description, along with required fees and a SEPA form if applicable. If the applicant is not the property owner, the packet requires an Owner’s Affidavit with notarization. The City schedules a public hearing after it receives and approves a complete application.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant proposing a conditional use in Colfax must submit this application and the listed supporting materials for city review.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a notarial acknowledgment for the owner’s authorization; the property owner or authorized signer named in that authorization signs before the notary when the applicant is not the owner.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Download Colfax’s Conditional Use Permit Application and review its procedure and submittal requirements.
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Complete the Form
Fill in applicant, property, and proposed-use details. Gather the required letter, maps, legal description, fees, and SEPA form if applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If you are not the property owner, arrange notarization for the Owner’s Affidavit with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show your identification and sign the affidavit as directed during the online notarization session.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application, notarized affidavit if required, supporting materials, and applicable fees to the City of Colfax.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Colfax. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Who needs to complete the Colfax conditional use permit application?
- A property owner or applicant requesting a conditional use permit in Colfax completes the application and submits the required supporting materials.
- Do I need to notarize this application?
- The packet says notarization is required for the Owner’s Affidavit when the applicant is not the property owner. The notary block acknowledges the owner’s authorization.
- How do I get the Owner’s Affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the affidavit, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign as directed during the session and follow the city’s instructions for submitting the notarized form.
- Can I sign the application remotely with an online notary?
- Washington permits its commissioned notaries to perform remote online notarizations. Ask the notary about the document and identification requirements, and confirm with the city or town if unsure.
Conditional Use Permit Application in other Washington cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.