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Building-code change-of-use rules are required, city official explains; small-business owners raise cost and timing concerns
Summary
Susie Dahl explained that change-of-use and change-of-occupancy permits are required by Oregon building code and outlined the permit's scope; small business owners said the permit process and related retrofit costs—ventilation, ADA work—can be a barrier and that enforcement has been inconsistent across jurisdictions.
Susie Dahl presented a detailed overview of change-of-use and change-of-occupancy permits and answered a lengthy series of questions from local business owners, landlords and planning staff.
Dahl cited building-code language and told the committee, "It is required by building code," explaining that a change in occupancy classification, a change in the purpose or a change in the level of activity within a building triggers the permit requirement. She said the code's aim is to ensure appropriate safety,…
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