Course overview

Starting a Business in Astoria

The Community Development Department at the City of Astoria provides prospective business owners a rundown of what is needed to start a new business in Astoria, Oregon. These are the Top 5 things to do BEFORE you decide to commit financially to a location.

Clatsop Community College SBDC workshops are not eligible for continuing education credits and we will not be able to issue any certificates of completion or provide similar statements or documentation.

Community Development Dept, City of Astoria

The Community Development Department is responsible for economic development, land use planning, zoning administration, building inspection, historic preservation, code enforcement, and the Urban Renewal Districts.
The Department provides staff support to the Planning Commission (APC), the Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC), the Design Review Committee (DRC), and the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSC).
The Department administers the City Comprehensive Plan, and the Development Code, and also administers the City’s Building Inspection Program.

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