The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission(Link is external) (OLCC) regulates the manufacture, distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages and marijuana (cannabis) in Oregon. The Oregon Health Authority(Link is external) (OHA) regulates psilocybin operations and services.
Under Oregon Law, local governments are required to make recommendations and/or approvals on state applications for businesses involving liquor, marijuana or psilocybin before the applications are approved/issued by either the OLCC or OHA. Washington County only reviews applications for businesses and operations located in unincorporated Washington County.
Is my business/proposed business in unincorporated Washington County?
We can only make recommendations for businesses located in unincorporated Washington County. Before starting any part of the application/approval process, visit MetroMap(Link is external) to see where your business is located. Follow these instructions:
- Visit MetroMap(Link is external)
- Click "I Accept," if needed
- Enter your business address in the upper right "Search for a location" box
- On the left, click on "Location info" and scroll down to "Political Boundaries."
- If the "Jurisdiction" is "Unincorporated Washington County," continue with this application process. If a different jurisdiction is shown, contact that county/city for information.
Liquor License Application Process
As per statute, Washington County will complete its review within 45 days of receiving all application materials.
Make sure the location of your proposed operation is in unincorporated Washington County.
Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) review.
- Visit OLCC Alcohol Licensing and Permits(Link is external) for more information to determine which application you need for your business. The most common applications include:
- New application/ outlet ($100 County fee).
- Renewal ($35 County fee).
- Change in ownership, additional license or second location: ($75 County fee).
- Temporary liquor licenses, email Bob_Ray@washingtoncountyor.gov or call 503-846-2654(Link opens phone app).
- Special events, email Bob_Ray@washingtoncountyor.gov or call 503-846-2654(Link opens phone app).
- Confirm these requirements:
- Does the property have land use approval to operate the proposed business at this location? If "no" or if you are uncertain, email LMP@washingtoncountyor.gov
- Does the property have land use approval to operate the proposed business at this location? If "no" or if you are uncertain, email LMP@washingtoncountyor.gov
Complete the Local Government Recommendation Form(Link is external) and email to LMP@washingtoncountyor.gov or print the completed form via US Mail or deliver in-person to:
Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation
155 N. First Ave., Ste 350, MS 13
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Once the application is received, you will get an acknowledgment email that includes an application number.- Pay fees online using the Public Permitting and Services Portal. First-time users need to create an account. Watch the How-to Register video(Link is external). You will need the application number found in the acknowledgment email.
Once the above steps are complete, LUT staff will forward your application to HHS for review.
Washington County Health and Human Services (HHS) review
- Complete and submit the HHS Liquor License Additional Information form.
- Confirm these HHS requirements:
- Does the property have an approved small drinking water system or obtain water from a water provider?
- Does the establishment have a septic system that has been evaluated for proposed use to have a connection to public sewer?
- Does the establishment have an Oregon Department of Agriculture permit or Washington County food service license?
- Does the property have an approved small drinking water system or obtain water from a water provider?
- If any of the responses above are "no," contact HHS at 503-846-8722(Link opens phone app) or email hhsehealth@washingtoncountyor.gov.
Once County reviews are complete
- Both LUT and HHS will notify you of their recommendations when reviews are complete.
- If LUT recommends that the application be denied, email LMP@washingtoncountyor.gov for further instructions.
- If HHS recommends that the application be denied, email hhsehealth@washingtoncountyor.gov.
- If both LUT and HHS recommend that the applications be approved, email both the final recommendation and completed application(Link is external) to OLCC at olcc.liquorlicenseapplication@oregon.gov. See OLCC Liquor Licensing for more information.(Link is external)
Questions? Email LMP@washingtoncountyor.gov
Marijuana Grow, Processing, Testing or Retail Application Process
Make sure the location of your proposed operation is in unincorporated Washington County.
- Visit Marijuana and Hemp (Cannabis)(Link is external) for State of Oregon information on marijuana operations.
- The Washington County Community Development Code (CDC) regulates which land use districts allow marijuana facility operations and provides development standards (Article III and Section 430-80(Link is external).) Email LMP@washingtoncountyor.gov to confirm.
- A land use application is required for a new marijuana production (grow), processing, testing or retail business. See the Land Development Process Fact Sheet(Link downloads document).
Land use reviews may also be required for some wholesale marijuana businesses. Changes in business operations of existing facilities may also require a new land use application. Email LMP@washingtoncountyor.gov for information.
Resources: - Once the land use application is approved, you need to download and complete an OLCC Land Use Compatibility Statement(Link is external) (LUCS).
Send the completed LUCS to LMP@washingtoncountyor.gov, or via US Mail or deliver in person to:
Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation
155 N. First Ave., Ste 350, MS 13
Hillsboro, OR 97124
See LUT Office Locations and Business Hours
Questions? Email LMP@washingtoncountyor.gov
Psilocybin Operations Application Process
Psilocybin is a psychedelic compound found in more than 200 types of mushrooms. In 2020, Oregon voters approved regulated psilocybin manufacturing, processing, transportation, sales and supervised administration. See ORS 475A(Link is external).
The Washington County Community Development Code (CDC) does not have specific allowances for psilocybin uses. The current process:
Make sure the location of your proposed operation is in unincorporated Washington County.
- Contact Development Review/Current Planning staff at lutdev@washingtoncountyor.gov or 503-846-8761(Link opens phone app). Staff will consider requests for psilocybin uses allowed in the CDC:
- Psilocybin production
- You must complete an Oregon Health Authority Land Use Compatibility Statement (LUCS) for Psilocybin Uses(Link is external).
- You must complete an Oregon Health Authority Land Use Compatibility Statement (LUCS) for Psilocybin Uses(Link is external).
- Psilocybin uses other than production
- A land use application is required. Email LMP@washingtoncountyor.gov for information. See the Land Development Process Fact Sheet(Link downloads document)
- After a land use applications is approved, you must complete an Oregon Health Authority (OHA) LUCS for Psilocybin Uses(Link is external)
- A land use application is required. Email LMP@washingtoncountyor.gov for information. See the Land Development Process Fact Sheet(Link downloads document)
- Psilocybin production
- Submit the LUCS to OHA after it is approved by Washington County along with your application.
- OHA will review the application for compliance with state regulations, including time, place and manner of the psilocybin operation.
Resources:
- OHA Oregon Psilocybin Services Overview(Link is external)
- OHA Oregon Psilocybin Services Fact Sheet(Link is external) (English)
- OHA Oregon Psilocybin Services Fact Sheet(Link is external) (Español)
- OHS Psilocybin Services Contact Us(Link is external)
- The Oregon Psilocybin Services Act(Link is external)
- Oregon Administrative Rules 333-333(Link is external)
See LUT Office Locations and Business Hours
Questions? Email LMP@washingtoncountyor.gov
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