I want to operate a business out of my home

I want to operate a vending cart, mobile or drive up business

• I want to operate a vending cart on private property
• I want to operate a vending cart on the public sidewalk
• I want to operate a vending cart in a city park
• I want to sell from a vehicle that would drive around
• I want to operate a drive up/drive through business

Change of Use

I have a space in mind, or am looking for space. If it turns out to be a change of use, what do I need to know for my particular type of business?

• Zoning
• Life Safety/Building Code
• Seismic
• System Development Charges
• Improvements to the Public Right of Way
• Plans
• Change the use - existing building is a house
• Change the use - existing commercial building
• Permit Process
• Additional Information

I want to remodel an existing commercial building. I won’t be changing the use, but may do some work on the site or on the exterior of the building

• Zoning
• Design Review
• Nonconforming Development
• Stormwater Management
• System Development Charges (SDC)
• Improvements to the Public Right of Way
• Street Trees
• Life Safety/Building Code
• Accessibility
• Seismic
• Plans
• Permit Process

I want to find resources/support for starting or growing my small business in Portland

I want general information on business licenses

I want to remodel an existing commercial building. I won’t be changing the use, and all of the work I plan to do will be inside the building

• Zoning
• Improvements to the Public Right of Way
• Life Safety/Building Code
• Accessibility
• Seismic
• System Development Charges (SDCs)
• Plans
• Permit Process

I want information on where I can locate my trash containers or information on trash room requirements

I want to find out about doing business with the city

General Information on Development Costs

Useful Brochures for Small Business

• Home Occupations
• Food Establishments (Commercial Food Establishments #32)
• Vending Carts (Vending Carts on Private Property #31)
• Change of Occupancy #30
• Exterior Signs (Sign Code Guides, Signs: Portable and Temporary #33)