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Do I Need A Permit For My Home Business?

No permit is required for home businesses. However, businesses operated from a residence are required to obtain a City business license and meet the home occupation standards of the Newberg Development Code. The following is a summary of the requirements:
  1. All signs need to meet the requirements of Section 15.435 of the Development Code.
  2. There shall be no exterior display that the building is used for any purpose other than a dwelling.
  3. The building is required to retain the characteristics of a residence.
  4. Outside storage of materials or supplies is prohibited.
  5. No more than one outside paid employee shall be permitted to work at the residence at any given time.
  6. The use does not destroy the residential character of the neighborhood.
  7. All work being performed at the site is done within the confines of a building and no noise, odor, dust, smoke shall permeates beyond the confines of the property.
  8. The business is incidental to the residential use.
  9. Work that involves the use of hazardous substances or materials is prohibited.