Stepping out and making the decision to invest and start a new business, can be a little scary; especially for first time business owners. Taking your idea and making it a reality requires many hours of hard work. That’s why it is important to understand the process ahead of time to avoid delays and wasted capital. In the City of Portland we started a “Developer’s Thursday” to help potential business owners better navigate the process. We put you and your team together with City staff to answer your questions and offer guidance based on your concept. Follow this link for more helpful info: Click HERE for new business info

Before you purchase, lease, or rent, please schedule a meeting through the City’s Planning Department to ensure your project has all the necessary information such as:

• Zoning
• Use & Occupancy
• Permits
• Stormwater
• Siteplans
• Demo & Construction
• Parking