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What the report says about zoning in Umatilla County

Home occupation permit required:
Conditional
Details:
Umatilla County Development Code (UCDC) §152.616 and §152.617 require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for home occupations/cottage industries in most zones. CUP application fee is $250 plus notice costs. The CUP process requires public review and typically takes 6-8 weeks. Criteria include: business must be secondary to residential use, operated by resident or employee of resident, conducted within the dwelling or associated buildings, and no detrimental impacts to neighbors. Annual review for compliance required.
Home kitchen:
Residential dwelling allowed. Only non-potentially-hazardous foods permitted. Cannabis-containing foods excluded. May not sell to institutions (caterers, schools, day care, hospitals, nursing homes, correctional facilities, restaurants). Pets may not be in the food preparation area during production.

Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.

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Zoning rules & home kitchen setup

u/Crosodo Community Team·6/22/2026·0 views
Local zoning and permits are often the trickiest part of home baking in Umatilla County. Discuss home occupation permits, HOA rules, health department visits, kitchen inspections, and what the planning office actually said when you called. Share your experience — not legal advice.

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