Advisory Groups
Certified Advisory Bodies have submitted for approval to the Office of Community & Civic Life's Certified Advisory Body Program.
Certified Advisory Bodies distinguishes groups who have submitted formal documentation (such as bylaws) to the Office of Community & Civic Life and are formally recognized by the City of Portland.
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The Adjustment Committee reviews adjustment requests to the development standards of Title 33 [Planning and Zoning Regulations].
The Alternative Technology Advisory Committee, authorized under Portland City Code 24.10.087, assists the Bureau of Development Services in reviewing innovate sustainable building technologies and methods . - This Committee was dissolved by Ordinance 191582 on February 9, 2024.
The Budget Advisory Committee evaluates the Bureau of Development Services' budget request using the City’s budget directions, the Bureau’s financial resources and customer needs. The committee then presents recommendations to the Director of the Bureau of Development Services.
BHU Advisory Committee meetings are not open to the public. Interested parties may contact the BHU Advisory Committee at the following email address: contactbhuac@gmail.com
The Building a Better 82nd Community Advisory Group is made up of 18 community members who will provide feedback to the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) in meetings every two to three months throughout the Building a Better 82nd planning process.
The Building Code Board of Appeal hears appeals of building code issues which are appealed beyond the Administrative Appeals Board.
The Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is a community advisory body, representing those with interests in the outcome of policies, budgets, regulations, and procedures that affect development review processes.
The Electrical Code Board of Appeal considers requests of permit applicants who challenge decisions of the Administrative Board of Appeals relating to the application of electrical codes.
FHAC is the primary public forum for the discussion of fair housing in Portland, Multnomah County, and Gresham.
The Focused Intervention Team Community Oversight Group commenced in June 2021 in response to the gun violence crisis in Portland to work with the Focused Intervention Team (FIT) and assist with recommendations to reduce gun violence through prevention, intervention, and response.
Oversees the implementation of the N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy. The committee reports annually to City Council on goals and accomplishments achieved by the Housing Strategy.
This volunteer advisory board works to improve neighborhood livability by striking a balance between sound-generating activities related to construction, special events, and other issues, and the desire for livable communities.
The North Portland in Motion Community Advisory Group is made up of community members from North Portland neighborhoods and organizations who will provide feedback to the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) throughout the North Portland in Motion planning process.
PCCEP is a group of 13 community members who are independent from the City and the Portland Police Bureau (PPB). Our work includes independent assessment of the implementation of the DOJ Settlement Agreement and gathering input and exchanging information about PPB policies and practices.
The Portland Utility Board is a community oversight body advising City Council and bureau leadership of the Bureau of Environmental Services and the Portland Water Bureau. PUB believes every person is entitled to clean and affordable drinking water, healthy communities, and healthy watersheds.
The River Community Advisory Committee is comprised of six members who represent a variety of floating structures interests.
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