Business & Development
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.
Entrepreneurship Mentor Program
Need help navigating permits or other business challenges? We can connect you with a local business owner in Ferndale who has been there and done that. We have the relevant info to help you where you are at. Let’s build success together!
Contact us and we can connect you!
Key Links for Developing a Business in Downtown Ferndale
Quick Links
Building Permit fees, Business Licenses, Connection fees, Sidewalk Dining Permits
Ferndale Development Standards
Ferndale Municipal Code – Chapter 19
Retail Development standards – EAGLE Program
Design Manuals are a supplement to the EAGLE standards to provide description and visual examples of design standards
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
Key City Staff
Michael Cerbone, Community Development Director
Email: michaelcerbone@cityofferndale.org Phone: 360-685-2367
Kevin Renz, Public Works Director
Email: kevinrenz@cityofferndale.org Phone: 360-685-2376
Jesse Ashbaugh, Associate Planner
Email: jesseashbaugh@cityofferndale.org Phone: 360-685-2368
Toni Segerman, Permit Specialist
Email:tonisegerman@cityofferndale.org Phone: 360-6852369
Kyle Huebner, Building Official
Email: kylerhuebner@cityofferndale.org Phone: 360-685-2363
Kyla Boswell, Assistant Planner
Email: kaylaboswell@cityofferndale.org Phone: 360-685-2391