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HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT APPLICATION
For New and Renewal Home Occupation Permits
22560 SW Pine Street Sherwood, OR 97140
503.925.2308 planning@sherwoodoregon.gov
HOME OCCUPATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Home Occupations are regulated to ensure that they do not alter the residential character of the
neighborhood, nor infringe upon the rights of nearby residents to the peaceful enjoyment of their
neighborhood and homes.
Submit a complete Home Occupation Application Form and Supplemental Home Occupation
Questionnaire Form (on the backside) for City Review. The City will make an initial determination if
the Home Occupation application requires a permit based on the answers provided on the
questionnaire. The City has the right to require proof of compliance with home occupation criteria
listed in SZDC 16.42. The City may require a site inspection for any proposed Home Occupation. If
the City determines that a Class A Permit is required, there is a $50 fee for new permits and $25 fee
for annual renewals.
BUSINESS INFORMATION
Sherwood Business License # (if known): _______
Business Name: ______________________________
Phone: _____________________________________
Physical Address: _____________________________
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Contact Person: __________________________
Phone: _________________________________
Mailing Address: Same
________________________________________
________________________________________
Describe your business: ___________________________________________________________________
AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE
I affirm that the information submitted with this application is correct to the best of my knowledge.
I further acknowledge that I have read the applicable standards for review of the land use action I
am requesting (Sherwood Zoning and Community Development Code 16.42) and understand that I
must demonstrate to the city review authority compliance with these standards prior to approval of
my request. A site inspection may be conducted by the City.
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SUPPLEMENTAL HOME OCCUPATION QUESTIONNAIRE FORM
HOME OCCUPATION GUIDELINES
A home occupation can have no more than 2 employees/volunteers.
A home occupation may not occupy more than 25% of the total floor area of all habitable buildings on the
property including customary accessory dwellings. However, home occupations in Old Town Overlay may
occupy up to 50% of entire floor area.
Exterior signs must be non-illuminated and cannot exceed 1 square foot. In addition to signs permitted
for home occupation one (1) non-illuminated, attached, exterior sign, up to a maximum of nine (9)
square feet in surface area, may be permitted for each approved home occupation in the Old Town
Overlay per section 16.162.070.E.
Storage of materials on the premises shall be screened entirely from view of neighboring properties by
a solid fence. Exterior/outside storage of materials shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the total lot
area and shall not encroach upon required setback areas of the zone.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
(If you have any questions while filling out this form, please contact the planning department at 503.925.2308
or planning@sherwoodoregon.gov.)
1. Does your home occupation area occupy more than 25% of your total floor area? YES NO
IF YES: is your home occupation in the Old Town Overlay? YES NO
2. Will there be an exterior sign advertising the business? YES NO
3. Will materials be stored outside the dwelling? YES NO
IF YES: 1. What is the square footage of materials stored? ___________
2. What is the square footage of the entire property? _________
3. Are the materials screened from neighboring properties by a solid fence? YES NO
4. Will there be commercial pick-up and/or deliveries to the residence? YES
NO
IF YES: How many per day or week? ____________
5. Does your business have any additional volunteers/employees? YES NO
IF YES: 1. How many volunteers/employees will be onsite? _____________
2. Is there adequate parking for volunteers/employees? YES NO
OFFICIAL USE ONLY
CLASS A ($50 Annual Permit Fee) CLASS B (No Permit Fee)
Date: _________
Fee Paid: _______
Receipt No.: ________
Approval Initials: _____