Doing Business in Stayton

The City of Stayton welcomes your business locating or expanding within the City. Starting or expanding a business is exciting yet can be challenging. As with any big life move you should seek legal and financial assistance to assure that you think through all of the risks and challenges. Once you're ready to move forward there are a few basic items of which you need to be aware. Have questions about City regulations? Call us at (503) 769-2998 or email the Community & Economic Development Director.
 
  • Any new business needs to register with the state of Oregon. Business Oregon has a great website that provides a step by step guide to assist you in deciding what types of licenses and registrations may be required. Again, check with your legal and financial adviser prior to selecting which type of business to form (limited liability company, sole proprietor, S-Corp, C-Corp, etc.).

  • Depending on the business type, you may be able to work out of your house or you may need to find office, retail or industrial space for your proposed business. Before you sign a lease - we can't stress that enough - make sure that you contact the City's Community & Economic Development department to make sure your proposed use is permitted in the proposed location and to determine if any land use permits may be required.

  • If the space you intend to occupy was previously used for a different use classification (was previously retail and you will have an office), then a Change of Use Permit will be required. The Community & Economic Development Director will determine whether the new use is permitted by the City's Zoning and if the minimum off-street parking requirement is met. A copy of the Change of Use application form may be downloaded from the link at the bottom of this page.

  • The City of Stayton does not require a general business license. However, there are certain business activities that do require a license from the City. The following types of businesses require a license from the City: carnivals, amusement parks, junk dealers, mobile food units (food trucks), and marijuana establishments. In addition, a solicitor's license is required for any business activity that travels from place to place, offering to sell or taking orders for any goods or services, including the distribution of advertising materials. A copy of the license application form may be downloaded from the link at the bottom of this page.

  • The City Code permits many types of businesses to be conducted in your home in residential zones, but there are restrictions and standards to assure that impacts on your neighbors are minimized. If you plan to operate a small business out of your home please review the City's Home Occupation standards at the bottom of the page to assure that you will meet the City's standards.

Permits & Licenses Forms

  • Locally Based Resources:
    • Stayton-Sublimity Chamber of Commerce: The member-driven business organization for the Stayton Area. The Chamber’s mission is to promote a thriving business climate that enhances local economic vitality & community livability.

    • Strategic Economic Development Corporation: It is the mission of SEDCOR to leverage the strength of our public/private partnerships, aggressively retaining and attracting high value jobs and capital investment, while providing member services that support business success in Marion and Polk Counties.

    • Chemeketa Community College Small Business Development Center: The Small Business Development Center offers a range of programs and services designed to help business owners improve management skills and the profitability of their business. Confidential, one-on-one business advising is available at no cost.
     
    Other Business Resources:
    • WorkSource Oregon Employment Department: This organization connects employers with qualified candidates.

    • Oregon Employment Department - Veterans Services: This special unit provides resources for veterans seeking employment.

    • Bureau of Economic Analysis: Statistics and research on national, regional and industry-specific economic trends.

    • United States Census Bureau: Useful information about demographics, as well as business, building, code, and employer data.

    • United States Department of Labor: This site provides access to the vast resources and information available to employers and employees through the Department of Labor.

    • Small Business Administration: Free online courses, business loans and grants, statistics, support and resources for starting and growing a new business, including special sections for women or minority owned businesses.

    • Mercy Corps NW - Oregon Women's Business Center

    • US Patent and Trademark Office: Provides information on patenting, trademarking or copywriting anything, and allows users to search patents to make sure your idea is unique.

    • USA.Gov: This is the United States main government web site with links to other governmental agencies and lots of national information, including fuel prices, federal loan and grant information, federal taxes, information for nonprofit businesses, etc.

    • Small Business - USA.gov: This resource provides compliance guides, information on business loans and grants, workplace posters, and industry-specific support.

    • International Trade Administration: Information for companies planning to do international imports or exports.

    • Womenbiz.gov: This resource helps women-owned businesses learn to contract with the Federal government.

    • Minority Business Development Agency: This resource helps minority-owned businesses learn to contract with the Federal government and secure special financing.

    • Federal Trade Commission: Information about mergers, acquisitions, and purchases, as well as consumer information.

    • EPA Small Business Innovation Research Program: Helps small businesses in the technology and scientific fields secure grants to work on environmental research projects.

    • National Women’s Business Council: Information for women business owners on mentoring, conferences and education, research and publications, and news.

    • Resource Center for Women in Business: This resource center highlights valuable educational, career support and community resources to help women to gain more insight into business and entrepreneurship. The resource also offers financial aid and scholarship information, entrepreneurial funding opportunities, and networking opportunities with professional associations and organizations for women interested in furthering their career as a business professional or entrepreneur.

    • Export.Gov: This Web site informs users on export laws, markets and regulations, and helps US businesses export.

    • FDA- Starting a Food Business: Are you starting a business in the food industry? This is a must-read resource for you.

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  • The link at the bottom of this tab provides a list of the vacant business locations within the City.  Inclusion on the list is not an indication that the property is available for sale or rent.  General descriptions are provided by the City of Stayton and may not be accurate.  Building or occupancy sizes are approximate.  For more information on any individual property, contact the Planning and Development Department.

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  • The link at the bottom of this tab provides a list of the vacant parcels within the City that are zoned for commercial or industrial use. Inclusion on the list is not an indication that the property is available for sale, rent, or development.  If a property is being actively marketed, the name of the listing broker is included, when known.  For more information on any individual property, contact the Planning and Development Department.

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