CITY OF HOOD RIVER
LAND USE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
& TIMELINE
1. Review Required: The attached application is required by the Hood River Municipal Code
(“Code”) for review of your proposed development. Review is required to make sure that your
proposal complies with the applicable provisions of the Code and that there are adequate
capacities of public facilities to meet the needs of your development.
2. Pre-Application Conference: Prior to submitting your application, you may be required to attend
a pre-application conference with city staff to discuss applicable standards and criteria of the
Code, and submittal requirements to make your application complete. Pre-application
conferences typically are scheduled approximately 4 weeks after submittal of an application and
fee. You also may be required to conduct a neighborhood meeting (mandatory for subdivisions
and PUDs).
3. Application Submittal: Applications may be mailed or submitted in person to the City of Hood
River Planning Department at City Hall, 211 2
nd
Street, Hood River, OR 97031. The following
must be included in your application packet:
Completed application form with property owner signature
All required materials listed in the application form
Application fee
Electronic copy of application materials (original .pdf, not scanned) and three (3)
paper copies of application and all support materials
It is the applicant’s responsibility to demonstrate the proposal meets standards & approval criteria.
4. Completeness Review (30 days): Upon submittal, your application will be reviewed for
completeness within 30 days. Completeness is based upon the requirements of State law (ORS
227.178) and the requirements in the Code for your development proposal. It is the applicant’s
responsibility to provide written findings and materials to demonstrate the application complies
with the applicable approval criteria and standards.
5. Incomplete Applications (> 30 days): If the Planning Department determines that your
application is “incomplete,” you will be informed in writing and provided with a list of missing or
incomplete materials and options for completing the application. Refusal to submit all or some of
the missing information could limit the city’s ability to approve your application. Incomplete
applications become void 181 days after submittal (ORS 227.178).
6. Complete Applications: If the Planning Department staff determines that an application is
“complete,” you will be informed in writing and the review process will begin.
7. Review Process (120 days): Review of your application may be administrative, with no public
hearing, or it may be quasi-judicial, with a public hearing. For quasi-judicial review, applicants
are required to attend the public hearing. Notice of the application or public hearing will be
mailed to neighboring property owners for comment.
8. Decision: A decision with findings and conditions of approval will be issued after a public
comment period and public hearing (if applicable). All land use decisions are subject to an
appeal process. A final decision is expected within 120 days after an application is deemed
complete pursuant to ORS 227.178.
If you have questions about this process, please call the Planning Department at (541) 387-5210.
Application forms, the City’s Code and other useful information are available at the Planning
Department’s website: http://ci.hood-river.or.us/planning
File No.: ______________________
Fee: _________________________
Date Submitted: ________________
CITY OF HOOD RIVER
BED & BREAKFAST APPLICATION
Submit the completed application form with three (3) complete paper copies including full- and
reduced sized plans, one electronic copy (original .pdf) and appropriate fees to the City of Hood
River Planning Department, 211 2nd St., Hood River, OR 97031. Additional paper copies may
be required as determined by staff. If you have any questions, please contact the Planning
Department at (541) 387-5210.
APPLICANT: (attach a copy of title or purchase contract if applicable*)
Name:
Address:
(physical)
(mailing)
(email)
Telephone:
Cell Phone:
Signature:
PARCEL OWNER: (if different than applicant)
Name:
Address:
(mailing)
Telephone:
Cell Phone:
Signature:
*Authorization of parcel owner required.
PARCEL INFORMATION:
Township
Range
Section
Tax Lot(s)
Current Zoning:
Parcel Size:
Property Location (cross streets or address):
REQUEST:
Business Name & Address:
Number of Guest Rooms:
Transient Room Tax Certificate Number:
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SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: The application shall include a site plan depicting the
location of existing or proposed structures, number of bedrooms (owner/manager and
guests) and location and dimensions of off-street parking spaces. On a separate sheet
of paper, describe in detail how your application meets the criteria below.
17.04.110 Bed and Breakfast Facilities. Bed and Breakfast facilities are permitted in the
Urban Standard Density Residential (R-2), Urban High Density Residential Zone (R-3),
Office/Residential Zone (C-1), and General Commercial Zone (C-2).
A. Review Procedures.
1. Applications: Applications for Bed and Breakfasts Permits shall be accompanied by a
plot plan drawn to scale indicating the location of existing or proposed structures,
number of guests or bedrooms, and location of the required off-street vehicle parking.
2. Review: Where permitted, Bed and Breakfast facilities are permitted outright as
accessory uses, and as such shall be processed as administrative actions, per the
Administrative Actions provisions (Section 17.09.030), and approved, approved with
conditions, or denied by the Director.
B. Approval Standards.
1. The structure shall retain the characteristics of a single-family dwelling.
2. The number of guestrooms shall be limited to five (5). The number of guests shall be
limited to ten (10).
3. In addition to required off-street parking for the residential use, one (1) hard surfaced
off-street parking space shall be provided for each bed and breakfast guestroom.
Parking areas shall not be located in the front yard. Parking areas may be adjacent to
the Bed and Breakfast establishment. Alternative parking plans that meet the
requirements of this chapter may be approved by the Planning Director.
4. Signs shall be limited to one (1) non-illuminated sign not exceeding one and one-half
(1½) square feet. No off-premises signs are permitted.
5. A bed and breakfast facility shall be subject to the Hotel Tax pursuant to Chapter 5.09
of the Hood River Municipal Code. Where a morning meal is provided as part of the
guest room charges, the hotel tax will be imposed on eighty percent (80%) of the rent
charged by the bed and breakfast operator.
6. A bed and breakfast facility shall be subject to approval by the County Health Officer,
the City Fire Marshal, and the City Building Official.
7. The bed and breakfast facility shall be owner or manager occupied.
C. Time Limit. A bed and breakfast facilities permit is valid for a period of two (2) years
from the written notice of the final decision, or the decision on an appeal, whichever is
later.