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.
283 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
- Astoria, OR (20)
- Ashland, OR (17)
- Tillamook County, OR (14)
- Ontario, OR (12)
- Newport, OR (12)
- Klamath County, OR (12)
- Brookings, OR (12)
- Keizer, OR (10)
- City of Beaverton, OR (10)
- Seaside, OR (9)
- Toledo, OR (9)
- Cottage Grove, OR (8)
Latest matching meetings
Planning Commission to hear conditional use permit for accessory structure and sign plan
The Cottage Grove Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 16, 2026, to consider two new business items: a conditional use permit for an accessory structure over 1,000 square feet in a residential zone, and a comprehensive sign plan for the Cottage Grove Public Market. The meeting also includes…
Planning Commission to hear two permit applications on Sept 16
The Cottage Grove Planning Commission will hold a work session on September 9 and a regular meeting on September 16, 2026. At the September 16 meeting, the commission will review two permit applications: a conditional use permit for a new accessory structure at 320 Davidson Ave and a comprehensive sign plan for…
Board reviews jail assessment report and Northside Christian church permit
The Benton County Board of Commissioners holds a goal-setting meeting to discuss long-term planning items, including a jail assessment report and a conditional use permit for Northside Christian Church. The board will also review bylaws revisions for the Courthouse Preservation Committee and receive updates on the…
Council to vote on Parks 2035 plan and $630K police vehicle purchase
The Gresham City Council is meeting to take action on several items, including adopting the updated Parks, Recreation and Trails System Plan (Gresham Parks 2035) and approving the second reading of an ordinance amending massage business license regulations. The consent agenda includes contracts for waste hauling and…
Council to hear appeal of conditional use permit CUP 1-26
The Cottage Grove City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on an appeal of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 1-26) and to consider a final order on the Planning Commission's approval of that permit. The agenda contains no other business items.
Small Business Task Force to review membership applications and priority issues
The Grants Pass Small Business Task Force is meeting to review membership applications and discuss priority issues including business communication, wayfinding, permitting, and code enforcement. The meeting includes public comment and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.
County board to consider liquor license, grants, hires, and land deals
The Tillamook County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent calendar item for a new retail liquor license, several agreements and personnel requests, and property transactions. The meeting includes public comment and non-agenda items. No major policy decisions are on the agenda; most items are routine…
Council reviews Home Stay Lodging and Vacation Rental licensing policies
The Astoria City Council will hold a work session to review and refine the Home Stay Lodging (HSL) and Vacation Rental (VR) licensing programs. This discussion was scheduled during a previous work session on June 22. The meeting consists primarily of agenda setting and this specific policy review, with no other…
Council to consider $694,800 railway tamper purchase, nuisance ordinance, housing IGA
The Prineville City Council will consider several business items, including a $694,800 purchase of a Harsco utility tamper for the city railway, a first presentation of a nuisance ordinance amendment, and two resolutions for intergovernmental agreements related to housing assistance and rail crossing safety. The…
Council to consider new liquor license, aviation land lease, water rate study
The Ontario City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 25, 2026, with a consent agenda, public comments, and several new business items. Key actions include a new liquor license application for Juan Juan Burritos, an aviation storage land lease agreement, and a discussion on a water rate study. The meeting…
Council reviews Home Stay Lodging and Vacation Rental licensing policies
The Astoria City Council will hold a work session to review and refine the Home Stay Lodging (HSL) and Vacation Rental (VR) licensing programs. This discussion was scheduled during the June 22 Work Session. The meeting consists primarily of agenda setting and this specific program review, with no other substantive…
Commission to consider new flag, e-bike rules, and Main Street rehab program
The Oregon City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment, presentations, and consent agenda items. Key business includes first and second reading of an ordinance regulating powered and electric rideable devices, second reading of a new city flag ordinance, and an adaptive reuse building…
Benton County board to set 2027-29 budget priorities, hear landfill report
The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and public hearing. Key items include a discussion to set priorities for the 2027-2029 biennial budget, acceptance of the Coffin Butte Landfill 2024 annual report, and a public hearing on a special use permit for the Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire. The…
Council to approve ODOT agreement for US 101 improvements and a new liquor license
The Newport City Council will vote on a cooperative improvement agreement with ODOT for US 101 and approve a full on-premises commercial license for Sweet Baby Boy LLC. The meeting includes a public hearing for a Coast Guard Appreciation Month proclamation and the ratification of two new Planning Commission…
Council to decide on ODOT US 101 agreement, OLCC license, and dam update
The Newport City Council will hold a regular session with a consent calendar covering routine items, a public hearing on a Coast Guard proclamation, and reports from the city manager including a final order on a planning appeal and a Big Creek Dam update. The council will also consider purchasing a Komatsu excavator…
Planning Commission to review conditional use permit for new shop and ADU at 320 Davidson Ave
The Cottage Grove Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss a conditional use permit application for a new shop, accessory dwelling unit, and office at 320 Davidson Ave. The applicant, Tyler Head, seeks approval under Chapter 14.44 of the city code. A public hearing is scheduled for August 19, 2026.
Public hearing on Master Plan Amendment for Keizer Station Area B
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Master Plan Amendment, Property Line Adjustment, and Conditional Use Permit for Keizer Station Area B. Other agenda items include approval of June minutes, public comment on non-agenda items, and staff reports.
Council to vote on franchise agreement with Hunter Communications and consider property purchase
The council will hold a public hearing and then consider adopting a franchise agreement with Hunter Communications for communications services. They will also consider resolutions to authorize the purchase of real property and to support participation in a water regionalization initiative. The consent agenda includes…
Board discusses amending county ordinances and approves a salvage operator permit
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will discuss amending Chapter 1034 of the Codified Ordinances and a letter regarding communication protocols with the Association of Oregon and California Counties. The board will also approve an order for a DMV supplemental business certificate for B&R Auto Wrecking. This is…
Council to set fees for city-owned EV charging stations
The Woodburn City Council will consider adopting an ordinance to establish user fees for city-owned electric vehicle charging stations. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving minutes, a liquor license renewal for Red Robin, and receiving reports on investments and building activity…
County hearing on dog training facility in farm zone
The Deschutes County Hearings Officer will hold a continued public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review to establish a dog training facility in the Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) Zone. The applicant also requests a Lot of Record Verification. The hearing is scheduled for August 4, 2026, and will be…
Klamath County Commissioners to authorize library director to sign permits
The Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting with no major policy decisions. Items include approving minutes from the last meeting and authorizing the library director to sign permit documents. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed.
Planning Commission to decide on two short-term rental permits in R-1 zones
The Planning Commission will hold quasi-judicial public hearings and decide on two applications for Conditional Use Permits to operate short-term rentals at 1334 Ransom Avenue and 315 South Hazel Street, both zoned R-1. The commission will also acknowledge the resignation of Commissioner Anthony Bond and approve…
Council to finalize city goals after public comments on ALPR, RV parking
The City Council will review public comments on proposed five-year goals and vision statements, including suggested language changes to address RV camping and educational systems. A final public hearing and adoption are scheduled for August 11. The council will also discuss amendments to the parking code to close…
City Council to review Greenspace Master Plan and bond refunding
The City Council will receive a presentation on the Greenspace Master Plan from Greenworks PC. The body is also considering two bond refunding resolutions and a task order for a chemical storage facility.
Seaside City Council to consider new rules for city parks and park facilities
The City Council will discuss the fluoridation of the city water system and consider several ordinances. The body is deciding on a liquor license for Taqueria El Tarasco LLC and approving an ambulance purchase and library agreement.
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.
Public hearings on housing code overhaul and CDBG grant; Mendi's Pizza liquor license change
The Independence City Council will hold two public hearings: one on proposed revisions to the Development Code (Ordinance 1638) based on the Housing Production Strategy, and another on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The council will also consider a liquor license ownership change for Mendi's Pizza…
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…
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.
Council to adopt 2026-27 budget, update park system development charges
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an updated System Development Charge methodology and fees for the Parks system. They will also vote on the 2026-27 budget and several code amendments to municipal codes on streets, traffic, utilities, and service fees. A liquor license change of…