Home businesses in unincorporated Washington County are regulated through the Community Development Code. The county regulates home occupations as a permitted use subject to standards in residential zones. Vehicle storage and exterior impacts are common enforcement areas.
The Community Development Code governs home occupations in unincorporated areas. Common standards include limits on exterior signage, employee numbers, customer traffic, and vehicle storage. Code compliance is complaint-driven with violations prioritized by impact level. Contact LUT@co.washington.or.us for specific questions.
Operating without permit: cease-and-desist order. Fines $100 to $500 per day. Business license penalties apply.
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Washington County Sheriff enforces parking regulations in unincorporated areas. Parking against traffic, storing vehicles on streets, parking over 18 inches ...
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Washington County Sheriff's Office tags and tows abandoned vehicles on public rights-of-way under ORS 819.110 and county Chapter 8.16. A vehicle on public st...
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