Showing ordinances that apply to Dunthorpe, OR
Dunthorpe is an unincorporated community (population 1,704) in Multnomah County, Oregon. Because Dunthorpe is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Multnomah County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The occupancy limits rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Portland caps STR occupancy at 2 adults per bedroom plus 2 additional under PCC 33.207 (Accessory Short-Term Rentals). Multnomah County unincorporated areas limit STRs to 5 guest rooms under MCC 39.3085. Gresham requires Type I occupancy in single-family zones. All cities require operators to post maximum occupancy and a local contact number.
Portland City Code 33.207 classifies Accessory Short-Term Rentals (ASTR) by size: Type A is 1-2 bedrooms requiring an Accessory Short-Term Rental permit, and Type B is 3-5 bedrooms requiring a Conditional Use permit. Occupancy is limited to 2 adults per bedroom plus 2 additional adults, with a hard cap of 10 guests regardless of bedroom count. Children under 12 are not counted. Portland requires the permit number, maximum occupancy, and a 24/7 local contact to be posted visibly inside the rental and in all online listings. Multnomah County Code 39.3085 (short-term rentals in unincorporated areas including Sauvie Island, Corbett, and Skyline) permits STRs only as a home occupation with up to 5 guest rooms and 10 guests maximum. Operators must maintain a guest log and comply with the county's TLT (Transient Lodging Tax) registration. Gresham GRC 5.38 requires Type I (owner-occupied) STRs in R-zones with 2+2 occupancy. State law ORS 90.100(47) defines 'transient occupancy' as under 30 days for TLT purposes. Sleeping in tents, RVs, garages, or outdoor structures on the rental lot is prohibited in all Multnomah County jurisdictions.
Portland occupancy violation: $500 first offense, $1,500 second, permit revocation after 3 violations per PCC 33.207.080. County violations: $250-$1,000 under MCC 39.500. Listing without posting permit/occupancy: $250 fine per listing.
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