Home Occupation Business License Affidavit

“Home Occupation” means a lawful activity commonly carried on within a dwelling by members of the family occupying the dwelling with no employees or other persons being engaged provided that:

  1. The residential character of the building is maintained;
  2. The activity occupies less than one-quarter of the ground floor area of the building;
  3.  The activity is conducted in such a manner as not to give an outward appearance nor manifest any characteristic of a business in the ordinary meaning of the term nor infringe upon the rights of neighboring residents to enjoy the peaceful occupancy of their homes. Business visitors to the premises shall not exceed eight (8) per day and delivery trucks shall not exceed one (1) per day;
  4. The occupation shall not be carried on in an accessory building of the residence where the building is larger than six hundred (600) square feet;
  5. No signs are permitted except for a single un-illuminated nameplate not to exceed two (2) square feet in area (on the exterior of the building or window).
  6. All home occupations require a City Business License if the home is located within City limits.

CANBY MUNICIPAL CODE 16.16.240 CONDITIONAL USES

Home occupations which otherwise meet the strict definition of Section 16.04.240, but which involve the manufacture of products, nonresidential storage of goods, or any activity which is likely to increase traffic, may be allowed with a Conditional Use Permit. 

A. A Conditional Use Permit Application fee is $2,080.00

B. All Conditional Use Applications must go before the City of Canby Planning Commission

Acknowledgement *
I, as business owner or agent of the aforementioned business, being an applicant for a business license in the City of Canby, OR, do hereby state and formally declare that I have read and do understand the regulations governing home occupation businesses. Further, I hereby swear to conduct my business at all times within the rules and regulations as set forth in Ordinance 16.04.240 of the Canby Municipal Code. I understand that the City may revoke my business license at anytime if I fail to comply with all applicable ordinances. By selecting the "I Accept" button, you are signing this agreement electronically. You agree your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual signature on this Agreement. By selecting "I Accept" you consent to be legally bound by this Agreement's terms and conditions. You further agree that your use of a key pad, mouse or other device to select an item, button, icon or similar act/action, or in accessing or making any transaction regarding any agreement, acknowledgement, consent terms, disclosures or conditions constitutes your signature (hereafter referred to as "eSignature"), acceptance and agreement as if actually signed by you in writing. You also agree that no certification authority or other third party verification is necessary to validate your eSignature and that the lack of such certification or third party verification will not in any way affect the enforceability of your eSignature. You also represent that you are authorized to enter into this Agreement for all persons who own or are authorized to access any of your accounts and that such persons will be bound by the terms of this Agreement.

If you have questions regarding Home Occupancy Regulations, please contact the City of Canby Development Services Department at 503-266-7001. 

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