Agricultural Buildings

Interested in adding an agricultural or equine facility to a rural property?

How to apply:

• Contact Current Planning and verify:
  • Property is in a land use district that allows agricultural buildings
  • Setback requirements
  • Potential flood plain issues
• Email the Agricultural Placement Permit Packet, required plans, and HHS septic approval to LUTBldg@co.washington.or.us.
  • If the building will have electricity/plumbing/mechanical equipment, a separate permit will be required:
    • Electrical Permit Application
    • Mechanical Permit Application
    • Plumbing Permit Application
  •  Please include everything indicated on Page 3 of the packet with your submission.
• Your permit will be set up and routed to Current Planning for approval.  Once it has been approved by a Planner, the applicant will receive an email with the permit fees and a link to pay them online.

Please contact Current Planning at 503-846-8761 for all questions regarding the permitting process, submittal requirements, status updates, or fees.