The City of Damascus adopted Clackamas County’s Zoning and Development Ordinance that applies to home occupations in the City (Section 822 HOME OCCUPATIONS).
Section 822 is organized by the different types of home occupations:
• 822.01 PURPOSE
• 822.02 DEFINITIONS
• 822.03 LEVEL 1 – MINOR HOME OCCUPATION
• 822.04 LEVEL 2 – MAJOR HOME OCCUPATION (permit required)
• 822.05 LEVEL 3 – MAJOR HOME OCCUPATION (permit required)
• 822.06 EXCEPTIONS (application required)
• 822.07 PREEXISTING USES (application required)
• 822.08 PERMIT AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR MAJOR HOME OCCUPATIONS
A LEVEL 1 MINOR HOME OCCUPATION does not require an application or permit unless it involves a home occupation kitchen. However, the business owner must comply with all of the rules detailed in 822.02 and 822.03. Failure to do so could result in a code compliance violation and fine.
Level 2 and 3 Home Occupations require a permit from Clackamas County. For permits, applications or questions about home occupations, please contact Clackamas County Planning at 503- 742-4400 or apply in person at 150 Beavercreek Rd., Oregon City, Oregon.