Research public records

Use these tools to research Community Development public records.

• Case History
  
• Maps On-line/Digital Atlas
• Land use documents
• Microfilm and paper files
  
• Activity reports
  
• Public records requests
  • Forms, procedures, laws
  • Fees
  • Large requests
  • Index
  • Public Records Officer

Case History

Use Case History to view staff activity on building permits and land use cases from 1999 forward. Permit number is required. Use Maps On-line to find this number.

Maps On-line/Digital Atlas

Use Maps On-line/Digital Atlas to find all kinds of property information. You can also see subdivision plats, short plats, surveys and many different types of map layers.

Use these instructions to:

• Find parcel information
• Find development proposals near a specific property
• Find permit numbers for projects

Land use documents

Land Use Decisions: Check this page for recent decisions dated 7-23-09 and newer for cases heard by the hearing examiner, short plats and site plan reviews.

Proposed Developments: Short plats, site plan reviews or cases before the hearing examiner that are currently in the review process can be found on this page. View the site plan, public notice, staff report and decision. Contact the case planner to view other documents in the active case file.

Microfilm and paper files

Records not found using the tools on this page are either on microfilm or in paper files.

For building permits you will need to make an appointment with Permit Center staff to view these records or submit a Public Records Request (PDF – 44K). Permit Center staff may be reached by phone (360) 397-2375 ext. 4078.

For land use permits you will need to make an appointment with Development Services staff to view these records or submit a Public Records Request (PDF – 44K). Development Services staff can be reached by phone at (360) 397-2375 ext. 4335 or 4075 or by email at devserv@clark.wa.gov.

Activity reports

• Weekly Building Permits Issued
• Weekly Preliminary Plan Review Project Status
• Statistical Data

Public records requests

Forms, procedures and laws

• Animal Control Public Records Request form (PDF - 20K)
• Community Development Public Records Request form (PDF – 44K)
• Fire Investigation Public Records Request form (PDF - 45K)
• Public Records Act - RCW 42.56
• Public Records Act Model Rules - WAC44-14
• Clark County Code 2.70 Disclosure of Public Records
• List of exempt records (PDF - 43K)

Fees for Public Records

Fees for copies may be applicable as follows:

Black & White/Color
8-1/2 x 11 @ .15 each
8-1/2 x 14 @ .15 each
11 x 17 @ .15 each

Oversize Maps and Plans
one sheet @ 3.50 each

CDs, DVDs and VHS Tapes
CD or DVD @ 5.00 each
VHS Tape @ 1.60 each

For large requests and installments, the county may:

• Require deposit of up to ten percent of the estimated cost before making copies
• Provide copies in installments
• Require advance payment before providing further installments

Records index

The board of county commissioners finds that Clark County government is comprised of many branches, boards, departments, divisions, subdivisions, agencies, offices, commissions, and many other county entities that maintain separate and distinct recordkeeping systems. The records are voluminous, diverse, complex, and are stored in incompatible databases. Indexing of these records would be overwhelmingly costly to the Clark County taxpayers, while substantially interfering with effective and timely county office operations. As a result, it would be unduly burdensome, if not physically impossible, to develop an index of those records identified in RCW 42.56.070(3) or as the statute may be amended in the future.

Public Records Officer

Susan Ellinger
Community Development
PO Box 9810
Vancouver WA 98666-9810

Email: ComDevRecordRequests@clark.wa.gov
Phone: (360) 397-2375 ext. 5122
Fax: (360) 397-2011