Question:
We live in a 20 home Oregon Planned Community developed in the early 1980’s. The lots vary in size from a. minimum of 5 acres to a few 20 acre lots. all 20 homesites are built and developed. A gated Community. One of the homeowners has built a barn, they said for her kids to play in and for storage, but it now a fancy venue for wedding events, religious events, any kine of party or event even concerts. We are appalled at this, her Instagram Ad is looking for business. Can a. person get a Business License to operate it Inside an Oregon Planned Community? Is this legal? Our CC & R’s don’t specifically describe this situation. How do we find out the legal ramifications for this? The other 19 homeowners do not want 100 plus strangers driving in our gated community to attend numerous events etc. Security is a high priority. I have been a Board Member 2 different times, I just stepped down last fall as President and am helping the new President with issues like this. Thank you for any help or advice you can give me.
– Nancy
Answer:
Hi Nancy,
First, it is important to check your local ordinances and ensure that the property is actually zoned for commercial use. If it is only zoned for residential purposes, then you might want to report it to the appropriate local enforcement agency.
Second, you should review your governing documents. Your CC&Rs should let you know whether or not a resident can run a commercial business within the community. If your CC&Rs are silent, consider amending them to include such a restriction.
Finally, if all homeowners feel the same way, you might want to start a petition and talk to the person about your concerns. Consider alternative dispute resolution.
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