Permits & licensing in Oregon local government
What Oregon city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about permits & licensing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
171 Oregon meetings since 2024 covered permits & licensing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Oregon with the most permits & licensing activity
- Monroe, OR (21)
- Ashland, OR (18)
- Astoria, OR (18)
- Tillamook County, OR (13)
- Keizer, OR (9)
- Central Point, OR (8)
- Seaside, OR (7)
- West Linn, OR (7)
- Benton County, OR (6)
- Gresham, OR (5)
- Lincoln County, OR (5)
- Toledo, OR (4)
Latest matching meetings
Council considers leasing 5th Street for Cruise the Rogue farm-to-table dinner
The City Council is considering a resolution to lease a portion of 5th Street between G and H streets to Main Street Grants Pass. This lease would allow a private charity dinner to serve alcohol on city property, which is currently prohibited by municipal code.
Ontario City Council to review liquor license and contract amendment
The City Council will consider a liquor license application and a contract amendment for Operations Management International, Inc. The body will also address vacancies on the Planning Commission and a donation for an AED.
Toledo City Council sets salary schedule and approves fee updates
The Toledo City Council will discuss and vote on a salary schedule for non-represented employees for fiscal year 2026-2027, approve updates to the Master Fee Schedule, and consider temporary use licenses for local events.
Council to discuss massage business license code amendments
The council will receive an update on the implementation of the Massage Business License code enacted in October 2025 and consider proposed amendments to the code. This is the only substantive item on the work session agenda.
Council considers fuel tax ballot referral, camping ordinance, and road contracts.
The La Grande City Council will review several items during its July 1 regular session. Key actions include selecting a local fuel tax option for the November 2026 ballot, holding a second reading on an ordinance that establishes exclusion zones and enforcement procedures for camping on public property, and awarding…
Council will discuss rezoning, food trucks, transportation, permits, and fees
The Toledo City Council will hold a work session to discuss several policy topics. Items include a potential rezoning, support for food trucks, transportation matters, an event permit ordinance, and updates to the city fee schedule. No decisions are listed; the items are for discussion and information.
Mining expansion hearing and Pinecrest subdivision final plat on agenda
The Crook County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit to expand mining operations by 4.1 acres at 15334 NW O'Neil Hwy. The consent agenda includes a final plat for the Pinecrest Subdivision, a 10-lot rural residential subdivision on 57 acres at 2680 NW Pinecrest Drive. Other…
Board to set new building permit fees and approve cable service agreements
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners will vote to establish new fees for building and land use permits administered by the City of Portland. The agenda also includes approving a contract increase for the Zoning Code Improvement Project and an intergovernmental agreement for cable services with three cities.
Public hearing on conditional use permit for wireless facility at 2070 S. R Street
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit application (CUP 1-26) from Smartlink, LLC to construct a new wireless transmission facility at 2070 S. R Street. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from March 18, 2026, and other procedural items.
Council to consider new Manufactured Home Park Zone and resident protections
The City Council will hold public hearings on establishing a Manufactured Home Park Zone and updating related zoning maps and standards. The body will also review construction contracts for airport, tennis court, and park improvements.
Board will hear the 2025‑2027 supplemental budget proposal
The Benton County Board of Commissioners will update the Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Action Plan. It will adopt a consent agenda that includes renewal of annual liquor licenses for FY 2026‑27 and reappointments to the State Transportation Improvement Fund Advisory Committee. A public hearing will be…
Council to consider zoning change for Haven Hills Estates subdivision
The Common Council will discuss and possibly approve a zoning change for Lots 5-12 of Haven Hills Estates Subdivision, award contracts for Fire Station 2 roof replacement and lead service line replacement, and set public hearings on animal noise, council vacancies, vaping, and landscape ratio in light industrial…
City Council to hold public hearing on Supplemental Budget 2025/27
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2025/27 Supplemental Budget. The body will also consider resolutions for the city's insurance program and a franchise agreement with Avista Corp.
Committee to recommend annual liquor and malt beverage licenses
The License Committee will receive an education update on alcohol license types and recent legislation, then vote on a resolution recommending annual liquor and fermented malt beverage licenses to the Common Council.
Council will adopt a new contract with the Salvation Army for the H2O program
The Toledo City Council will consider a consent agenda that approves final funding payments for FY2026-2027 to the Toledo History Center and the Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical Society. The council will also discuss three requests for action: a new contract with the Salvation Army for the H2O program and two…
Council discusses alderperson vacancy and financial audit presentation
The Common Council will hear a 2026 final financial audit presentation by Baker Tilly. The council is also scheduled to discuss and potentially act on filling an alderperson vacancy for a term ending April 20, 2027.
Council to vote on raising sewer dump fee from $5 to $20
The City Council will vote on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Fee Schedule to increase the Sewer Dump Charge from $5 to $20 at the Water Reclamation Facility. The consent agenda includes forwarding favorable recommendations to the OLCC for annual liquor license renewals for 19 businesses. The city manager will…
License Committee to discuss temporary alcohol licenses for Cheese Days and Cactus & Co
The License Committee will discuss and possibly recommend to the Common Council two temporary alcohol licenses: a temporary Class B wine and beer license and beer garden for the Cheese Days event, and a temporary outdoor beer garden license and premise extension for Cactus & Co at 1610 11th Street. The committee may…
Committee to discuss 4 special event permits including Cheese Days
The Public Safety Committee will discuss and possibly recommend to the Common Council on four special event applications: Green County Cheese Days, Move It Forward Summer Series, Green County Latino Health Fair, and Cactus & Co fundraising event. All items are presented by the Police Department for discussion and…
Council will consider new liquor license, vehicle rules, and ordinance updates
The Dufur City Council will discuss several agenda items, including an OLCC application for The Forge Coffee, a proposal on oversized vehicles on 3rd Street, and multiple ordinance reviews. Specific items include reviews of Ordinances 303 and 307 for SDC hook‑ups, Ordinance 349 on prohibited livestock, and a draft…
Public hearing on Middle Income Revolving Loan for affordable housing
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the Middle Income Revolving Loan (MIRL) program, a state-funded initiative to help moderate-income residents buy homes. The Council will also receive the quarterly financial report and the city manager's report. Consent agenda items include approval of the previous…
Council to vote on water/sewer rate increases and downtown district extension
The Seaside City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including proposed increases to water and sewer rates, an extension of the Downtown Maintenance District, and a new public property exclusion process. The agenda also includes proclamations for Pride Month, National Police Week, and National…
Council to consider amendments to Housing Development Cost Assistance Program
The City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session first. They will consider a resolution amending the Housing Development Cost Assistance Program (Resolution No. 2001). Special presentations include Cottage Grove Garbage Service and introduction of a new Human Resources Director. The consent…
License Committee to discuss temporary beer permit for Cars on the Square event
The License Committee will discuss and possibly recommend a temporary Class "B" fermented malt beverage and beer garden application for Main Street Monroe, Inc. in conjunction with the Cars on the Square event. The recommendation would go to the Common Council. No other substantive business is on the agenda.
Committee to consider special event permits for car show, concerts, parade
The Public Safety Committee will discuss and vote on recommending approval of three special event permits submitted by Main Street Monroe and the Zilmer-Riley American Legion Post. These include a car show, multiple concert dates, and a Memorial Day parade. No other substantive business is on the agenda.
Multnomah County to ratify nurses union contract for 2025-2028
The Board of Commissioners will vote on ratifying a collective bargaining agreement with the Oregon Nurses Association covering 2025-2028. They will also receive a briefing on creating safe school zones. Consent agenda items include favorable recommendations for liquor license ownership transfers at two stores.
Council to approve lease and agreement for Olalla Meadows housing project
The Toledo City Council will discuss water and sewer rate changes effective May 22, 2026 and consider several proclamations and resolutions. Council members will vote on a collateral lease assignment and tripartite agreement for the Olalla Meadows Housing Project. Additional items include a library donation…
Board to consider multiple solid waste rate increase orders for several franchises
The Tillamook County Board will vote on four orders to raise customer rates for solid waste disposal services provided by Walker Waste Solutions, Nestucca Valley Sanitary Service, and Recology Western Oregon. The agenda also includes a change‑of‑ownership liquor license for the Schooner Restaurant & Lounge and an…
Public hearing for ATR Services conditional use permit and replat
The Veneta Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit, site plan review, and replat application from ATR Services (files CUP-25-2, SR-25-3, REPLAT-25-2). The commission also plans to approve the April 7, 2026 meeting minutes and receive a monthly community development activity report…
Committee to recommend on Zalavas Mexican Store liquor license
The License Committee will discuss and potentially recommend to the Common Council several alcohol license applications, including a temporary beer and wine license for Main Street Monroe's Concerts on the Square, a beer garden application for Leisure Lanes, and a Class B beer and liquor license for Zalavas Mexican…
K-9 purchase and four special event permits on committee agenda
The Public Safety Committee will vote on four special event permits for upcoming community events, including a Summer Kickoff, Concerts on the Square, a Cinco de Mayo event, and a Pride Parade. The committee will also discuss and possibly take action on a purchase for the police K-9 unit, with an attached invoice.
Council to vote on $1.5M contract for 13th St and 31st Ave intersection reconstruction
The Common Council will consider a $1.5 million contract for reconstructing the 13th Street and 31st Avenue intersection. Other items include a zoning map amendment for Richland Heights lots from Neighborhood Mixed Use to One and Two Family Residential, approval of special event permits for a farmer's market and night…
County to approve asphalt contracts and health data analyst position
The Board of Commissioners will consider contracts for 2026 asphalt procurement and a new health data analyst position, along with letters of support for local infrastructure and health projects.
City Council passed budget changes, a police committee ordinance, and two settlements.
The Portland City Council approved the FY 2025-26 Technical Adjustment Ordinance to make budget-related changes. Members adopted a resolution directing the City Administrator to accelerate planning actions aimed at advancing housing production goals in the Inner Eastside Area. The council also passed an emergency…
Planning Commission deliberates on car wash permit, variance, design review
The Planning Commission will conduct deliberations on a proposed drive-through car wash at 18850 Willamette Drive. A public hearing was held on March 18, 2026, and the written record has been closed. The commission will consider the Conditional Use Permit, Class II Design Review, and Class II Variance requests.
Commission to vote on Riverwalk Project agreement
The Oregon City Commission will consider an intergovernmental agreement for the Riverwalk Project and a resolution adopting updated water distribution system design standards. Several consent agenda items include a liquor license for Golden Taste Restaurant, contracts for the Molalla Avenue transmission main project…
Public hearing on satellite ER proposal on W 6th Ave
The Eugene Hearings Official will hold a public hearing on two conditional use permits. One allows a coffee cart in a parking garage at 1810 Alder Street. The other would permit a satellite emergency department at 1850 & 1880 W 6th Avenue. No decision will be made at the hearing; a written decision follows within 15…
Council workshop to discuss raising transient lodging tax rate
The City Council will consider consent items including a new liquor license for Rancho Viejo Restaurant, an opposition letter regarding ODOT's proposed crosswalk closure at Wharf Street, a resolution adopting a plan of action for an audit finding, and an intergovernmental agreement with the Urban Renewal Agency. The…
Committee to consider temporary beer/wine license for GCDC Night Market event
The License Committee will discuss and possibly recommend a temporary Class B fermented malt beverage and wine license and beer garden application for GCDC in conjunction with the City of Monroe's Pocket Park Event. The application is for the GCDC Night Market on May 16, 2026. The agenda also includes call to order…
Committee reviews special event permits for a May farmer’s market and night market.
The Public Safety Committee will review two special event permit requests: one for Main Street Monroe's Outdoor Farmer's Market on May 2, 2026, and another for the Night Market & Pocket Park Opening Ceremony on May 16, 2026. The agenda also covers correcting March minutes and member business before adjournment…