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Building Permits in Ridgefield, Washington

Part of Clark County.

We have not yet verified rules published by Ridgefield itself. Below are the Washington rules that apply, and where to ask.

Where to apply

Permits in Ridgefield are issued by the city's building or planning department. If the city does not run its own permit office, Clark County handles applications.

Washington statewide rules

State defaults apply everywhere in the state; cities and counties may add stricter local rules.

Issued by
State Building Code Council source: app.leg.wa.gov
Building code
2021 edition of the International Residential Code source: app.leg.wa.gov
Local changes allowed
Limited source: app.leg.wa.gov

ADU

Conditions
A city or county must allow at least two accessory dwelling units on lots in urban growth area zoning districts that allow single-family homes. source: app.leg.wa.gov

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