Getting Started

Getting Started in Businesses

If you have specific questions relating to your particular project or site, please contact the Planning and Building Services Department at 503-635-0270.

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Business Solutions Team

For assistance as you start or expand your business, contact a member of our Business Solutions Team! Business Assistance Jane Blackstone, Economic Development Manager 503-635-0243

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Getting a Business License

Welcome to Lake Oswego and thank you for choosing Lake Oswego for your business! One of the requirements of operating a business within the city limits is to acquire a Lake Oswego Business License, prior to the operation of the business.

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Zoning & Permits

Deciding Where to Locate Your Business The City of Lake Oswego has eight different commercial zones and two industrial zones (view Business District Map). In addition to these base zones, certain commercial properties may be further regulated by Planned Development standards (Westlake, Mountain Park) or overlay districts (Lake Grove Village Center, West Lake Grove Design...

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Tenant Improvements

Building Division If you have more questions relating to your particular project or site, please contact the Planning and Building Services Department at 503-635-0270. Do I Need a Permit? This guide is intended to answer most basic questions about non-residential building and planning requirements in the City of Lake Oswego.

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Signs

The purpose of the Sign Code is to ensure that signs are constructed, erected, and maintained in a safe manner that does not create visual distractions, or hazards for pedestrians or motorists

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Home-based Businesses

The City of Lake Oswego is home to more than 800 home-based businesses, or Home Occupations. These occupations include:

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Economic & Capital Development Incentives

Downtown Facade Grants The Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency (LORA) established the Facade Grant Program to provide direct assistance to businesses and property owners within the Downtown Redevelopment District to upgrade the appearance of storefronts.

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City Code & Charter

City Code and Charter of the City of Lake Oswego, Oregon Published by City Attorney's Office Welcome to the City of Lake Oswego Code and Charter page. In an effort to increase citizens' access to information, we are pleased to provide the City Charter and Code Online.

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Resource Links

Lake Oswego businesses can access a wide variety of local, regional, and state business assistance resources. To get you started, below is a list of key contacts. Please contact us for

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Economic and Capital Development

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Departments J-Z

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