Gresham, OR · Multnomah County
Temporary Use Permit for Buildings and Dwellings
This application requests permission to use a temporary building or dwelling on a property in Gresham, and is filed by the property owner or an authorized representative.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application to request a temporary building for commercial, institutional, or industrial activities, or a temporary dwelling following an unforeseen event such as a fire, windstorm, or flood. The form asks for the proposed use, operating dates, property-line distances, and an accompanying site plan or aerial image. Gresham describes these permits as limited to a maximum of one year; renewals are permitted, and the application lists a nonrefundable fee with an exemption for qualifying nonprofits.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized representative seeking Gresham approval for a temporary building or dwelling on a property should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a State of Oregon, County of Multnomah jurat; the applicant or owner signing the authorization must sign and swear or affirm before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get Gresham’s Temporary Use Permit for Buildings and Dwellings form.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the proposed use, operating dates, property-line distances, and owner or applicant information. Prepare the required site plan or aerial image.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the form’s jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear or affirm before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the signed application, site materials, and applicable fee to Gresham Urban Design & Planning.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gresham. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I apply for a temporary use permit in Gresham?
- Complete the application, provide the requested use, dates, and property-line distances, and include a site plan or aerial image showing the listed site details. Submit the materials and fee to Gresham.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- The form includes a jurat for the applicant or owner signing the authorization. Sign and swear or affirm before a notary, and ask the city if you are unsure how to submit the completed form.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Oregon recognizes notarial acts performed by authorized officers of another state, and the Oregon Secretary of State says a properly notarized out-of-state remote online notarization document is valid in Oregon. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.
- How long can a temporary use permit last?
- The form states that temporary building and dwelling permits may run for up to one year from approval. Renewals are permitted, and no waiting period is required between permits on a site.