Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of information should I attach for an exterior change to a commercial, industrial, or multiple-family building? Any information that helps display the changes to your building, such as building material specifications, window specifications, elevations, and floor plans.
• What ordinance should I review to determine what building materials are permitted in the zoning ordinance? The Architectural Compatibility and Design Guideline ordinance (HERE) includes permitted primary and secondary materials, as well as permitted trim materials and other architectural requirements. If your site is in the Central Business District (CBD) zoning district (HERE) or the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) overlay zoning district (HERE), please review those requirements as well.
• Where can I review the City of Ferndale's Zoning Map? Please review the zoning map HERE.
• What application do I use for signs? Please use the sign permit application for all sign requests HERE.

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