Gresham allows home occupations in residential zones under the Development Code. Businesses must be secondary to the residential use and not change the character of the neighborhood.
Home occupations are permitted in residential zones in Gresham under the Development Code. The business must be conducted primarily within the dwelling and be clearly secondary to the residential use. No exterior evidence of the business (other than a small sign if permitted) is allowed. The business must not generate excessive traffic, noise, or parking demand. Employees working on-site may be limited. Prohibited home occupations include vehicle repair, retail sales with walk-in customers, and manufacturing that creates noise or odors.
Non-compliant home businesses face code compliance action including cease and desist orders.
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Gresham addresses barking dogs through noise and animal control ordinances. Persistent barking that disturbs neighbors is a violation enforceable through Cod...
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Gresham permits construction activities between 7 AM and 10 PM per GRC §7.20. Construction noise outside these hours is prohibited in residential areas.
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Gresham Revised Code §7.20 regulates noise. Residential areas must not exceed 50 dBA between 10 PM and 7 AM, or 60 dBA between 7 AM and 10 PM at the property...
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Gresham regulates on-street parking with time limits in certain areas. Vehicles must be currently registered and operable. Abandoned vehicles are subject to ...
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Gresham requires driveways to meet development code standards. Vehicles must not block sidewalks or extend into the public right-of-way. Driveway modificatio...
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Gresham restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. Large commercial vehicles and heavy equipment may not be stored in residential areas.
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