WELCOME TO THE CITY OF WEST LINN LICENSING & PERMITTING PORTAL

Thank you for visiting our website. Through this portal you have access to all of our online services for licensing and permitting. The types of licenses include Business Licensing, Sidewalk Café Permits, Right of Way Permits, Tree Permits, and Parks Event Permits. Please read below for information on each type of license.

Process to Obtain a Business License

  1. Create an account and apply online.

  2. Pay for your business license application.

  3. Planning department will review your application and contact you with any questions.

  4. If applicable, the Building department may review your application.

  5. The Finance department will verify that your payment has processed, approve your license, and then your license will be emailed to you. (Licenses will not be mailed) This process can take up to 10 business days.

City of West Linn Business Licenses Fees (Business licenses apply for one year starting from July 1, 202X – June 30, 202X):

1 to 2 employees- $68 (inside city); $90 (outside city)

3 to 5 employees- $90 (inside city); $123 (outside city)

6 to 10 employees- $112 (inside city); $165 (outside city)

10+ employees- $129 (inside city); $192 (outside city)

If applicable, Home Occupation Permit Fee (in addition to the business license fee):

First year application- $147 (initial year of registration)

Renewal- $37 (Second year and every consecutive year thereafter)

For a complete list of fees:

https://westlinnoregon.gov/finance/current-fee-schedule 

 

Process to Obtain a Tree Removal Permit

  1. Create an account and apply online.

  2. Upload pictures that clearly identify the tree(s) to be removed.

  3. Upload a site map with the tree(s) identified for removal, the adjacent street and any structures on the property.

  4. Parks department will review your application and contact you with any questions.

  5. Once the Parks department has received a complete application, the City has 20 business days to approve/deny the tree removal request.

  6. Your approved/denied permit will be emailed to you.

  

Process for a Street Tree Replacement

  1. Create an account and apply online.

  2. Upload pictures that clearly identify the tree(s) to be removed and replaced.

  3. Upload a site map with the tree(s) identified for removal, the adjacent street and any structures on the property.

  4. Pay your Street Tree Replacement fee.

  5. Parks department will review your application and contact you with any questions.

  6. Once the Parks department has received a complete application, the City has 20 business days to approve/deny the tree removal request.

  7. Once the Parks department has approved your application, your removal permit will be emailed to you. Street trees are scheduled to be replaced by the City annually between the months of November and March

The fee is based on the number of trees replaced. Each tree is $380.00.

 

Process to Obtain a Right of Way Permit

  1. Create an account and apply online.

  2. Pay for your permit application.

  3. Planning department will review your application and contact you with any questions.

  4. The Finance department will verify that your payment has processed, approve your permit, and then your permit will be emailed to you. (Permits will not be mailed) This process can take up to 10 business days.

City of West Linn Right of Way Permit Fees:

$165 annual fee

 

 

Process to Obtain a Sidewalk Cafe Permit

Only addresses that have been preapproved for a sidewalk café permit will be permitted to apply.

  1. Log in with your username and password and apply online.

  2. Upload a copy of your business license.

  3. Upload a copy of your current OLCC liquor license

  4. Pay for your permit application.

  5. Finance department will review your application, verify payment and may contact you with any questions. Then your permit will be emailed to you. (Permits will not be mailed) This process can take up to 10 business days.

City of West Linn Sidewalk Café Permit Fees:

$116 annual fee

 

Process to Obtain a Special Event Permit  

Special events are defined as public gatherings with the intention of having more than 300 people and/or may have an impact on normal park usage, serving alcohol, or other operations that increase City liabilities or occur in the public right of way or that require the closure of any portion of a City Street.

  1. Create an account and apply online.

  2. Submit event information

  3. Pay your permit application fee.

  4. Parks department will review your application and contact you with any questions or need for more information.

  5. The Parks department will communicate conditions of approval, applicant agrees to conditions and then your permit will be emailed to you. (Permits will not be mailed) This process can take up to 10 business days after final approval.

City of West Linn Parks Facility Use Fees can vary.

One time Special Event application fee- $100.00

Picnic Shelter rental- Residents $50-$300 depending on size of party

                               Non-Residents $115-$500 depending on size of party

Special Event fees vary based on specifics of the event..

       Special Event Permits Range- $100-1500

For a complete list of fees:

https://westlinnoregon.gov/finance/current-fee-schedule