Using Temporary Outdoor Customer Areas for Stores and Restaurants

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The Bureau of Development Services has prepared a question and answer webpage about zoning and other city code information for the temporary conversion of existing parking lots during the COVID-19 pandemic. Safety and social distancing are a top priority. This webpage explains the use of parking lots for extra seating and selling merchandise or other services. For more information on PBOT's Safe Streets/Healthy Businesses program please visit this webpage.

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Development Services
bds@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-7300Our front desk team will be available to answer Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please leave a message if you call outside of those hours.
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PBOT Business Toolkit team

PBOTBusinessToolkit@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-4026Contact with questions before applying, or about your Healthy Businesses permit for the September 2022 - December 2023 cycle.

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