Thinking about starting a business in downtown Ferndale?
You will want your first stop to be Ferndale City Hall Community Development Department
Before doing any tenant improvement work on your property, it is likely that you will need a building permit. The City planning department can help walk you through the process of establishing a business downtown, provide information about zoning restrictions, provide information about building permits, outline fees, and guidance about downtown design standards. For additional information visit Building in Ferndale.
Key Links for Developing a Business in Downtown Ferndale
Ferndale Development Standards
- Ferndale Municipal Code – Chapter 19
- Retail Development standards – EAGLE Program
- Retail Design Manual
- Non-Retail Design Manual
Design Manuals are a supplement to the EAGLE standards to provide description and visual examples of design standards - Fats, Oils, & Grease Program
Especially relevant to restaurants – some businesses are required to install grease interceptors to prevent fats, oils, and grease from entering the city sewer system.
Zoning
Zoning is what kinds of businesses can and cannot be located in certain parts of the City.
Quick Links
- Online Permitting Portal
- Unified Fee Schedule
Building Permit fees, Business Licenses, Connection fees, Sidewalk Dining Permits
Key City Staff
Michael Cerbone, Community Development Director
Email: michaelcerbone@cityofferndale.org | Phone: 360-685-2367
Administers oversight of Building, Engineering & Planning permit processes, staff liaison to Planning Commission & City Boards, long-range planning
Kevin Renz, Public Works Director
Email: kevinrenz@cityofferndale.org | Phone: 360-685-2376
Directs Public Works activities, including: water, sewer, storm, street & transportation systems. Parks oversight & capital projects oversight.
Jesse Ashbaugh, Associate Planner
Email: jesseashbaugh@cityofferndale.org | Phone: 360-685-2368
Zoning, Current planning & permitting, planning & environmental permit inquiries, site plan reviews, Shoreline Management & SEPA reviews
Toni Segerman, Permit Specialist
Email: tonisegerman@cityofferndale.org | Phone: 360-685-2369
Building Permit intake & issuance, Inspection schedule coordination, building permit processing inquiries
Kyle Huebner, Building Official
Email: kylerhuebner@cityofferndale.org | Phone: 360-685-2363
Plans Examiner, Building and Fire Inspections
Kyla Boswell, Assistant Planner
Email: kaylaboswell@cityofferndale.org | Phone: 360-685-2391
Zoning & planning assistance, development plan review, research, current and long-range planning assistance.