Gresham, OR Business Licensing & Operations: Auto Repair on Residential Property (2026)
Key Facts
- Prohibited
- Vehicle repair, maintenance, dismantling
- Also banned
- Vehicle sales, industrial uses
- Variance available
- No, not variance-eligible
- Basis
- Section 10.0506
Summary
Gresham outright bans vehicle repair, maintenance, or dismantling, along with vehicle sales and industrial activity, as a home occupation, so a home-based auto repair shop cannot get a permit or business license.
The following business uses shall be prohibited as home occupations: vehicle repair, maintenance or dismantling activities, vehicle sales, employee/crew staging, and industrial uses (including but not limited to such activities as manufacturing, fabrication, warehousing, industrial services and welding).
Full Breakdown
Section 10.0506 lists prohibited home occupation uses outright, separate from the performance standards other home businesses must meet. Because Section 10.0509 limits variances to the Section 10.0505(A)-(K) performance standards, this prohibited-use list isn't eligible for a variance: there's no path to a home-based vehicle repair, dismantling, or sales operation in Gresham.
Violations & Fines
Operating a vehicle repair, dismantling, or sales business from a residence violates Section 10.0506's outright prohibition; the City Manager can revoke any home occupation permit and the associated business license under Section 10.0508.
Frequently Asked Questions
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