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An Accessory Dwelling Unit, or "ADU" (also commonly referred to as "mother-in-law unit"), is a small secondary dwelling unit constructed on the same property as an existing primary dwelling unit.  ADUs are permitted outright on most residential properties, subject to the development standards of Corvallis Land Development Code (LDC) Section 4.9.40. 

The Sidewalk Café program and Business Use of Right-of-Way program (BROW) allow businesses located within downtown Corvallis to use a portion of public sidewalks and parking spaces for outdoor dining. Each program requires the submission of the appropriate permit application to verify all eligibility requirements have been met. Additionally, the BROW program is available for only a portion of the year, May 1 – October 31, while the Sidewalk Café Program is available year-round.

Development Services (DS) operates as a one-stop permit center. Permit fees for new construction projects typically fall into three categories.

Code Compliance improves the quality of life in the City of Corvallis and promotes public health, safety and welfare of the community. Our staff work in partnership with community members through education, inspection and enforcement to obtain compliance with the City of Corvallis Municipal Code, Land Development Code, State and Local Building Codes, and Corvallis Livability Code.

Previous City budget documents from past fiscal years are available to review at the links below. If you are seeking older documents, please contact the Finance Department for assistance.

The City of Corvallis requires licenses for liquor, tobacco and social gaming in addition to a Used Merchandise license for pawnbrokers, precious metals dealers, gems and coins dealers, used merchandise dealers, and scrap metal dealers.

License applications are listed below. Depending on the type of license, applicants may be asked to return their completed application to one of several City departments for processing. For more information about liquor, social gaming and used merchandise license applications, contact the Police Department at 541-766-6924.