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Development Review Advisory Committee

Advisory Group

The Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is a citizen advisory body, representing those with interests in the outcome of policies, budgets, regulations, and procedures that affect development review processes.

Certified Advisory Body

Mark Fetters

Development Services

mark.fetters@portlandoregon.gov

711 Oregon Relay Service

Featured content

Information

About the Development Review Advisory Committee

Information

Development Review Advisory Committee Members

Information

Apply for a Board or a Commission

Information

Report a Problem with an Inspection, Permit or Plan Review

Related offices, programs, and projects

Advisory Group

Demolition Subcommittee and Task Force

Advisory Group

Process Improvement & Technology Subcommittee

City inspector visiting a building site

Bureau/Office

Development Services (BDS)

A colorful, multi-story commercial building on the East end of the Burnside Bridge

Program

Commercial Development Permitting and Inspections

Many houses along the side of the street, with cars parked in front

Program

Residential Development Permitting and Inspections

Multi-story building in St. Johns neighborhood with retail and housing

Program

Zoning and Land Use

News

Deadline extended: Help guide development review in Portland; apply by Oct. 15

News Article

Updated

September 9, 2021 3:15 pm

The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one of four positions, each for a three-year term, on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Friday, Oct. 15.

August 22, 2018: Project Engineer Haley Rothwell of Colas Construction discusses The Beatrice Morrow apartments on NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., with Martin Segura III, LEED AP at Carleton Hart Architecture.

More news and notices

Upcoming Events

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)

Public Meeting

October 21, 2021

8:00 am

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10:00 am

Available Online

This is the regular meeting of the Development Review Advisory Committee, held on the third Thursday of each month.

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)

Public Meeting

November 18, 2021

8:00 am

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10:00 am

Available Online

This is the regular meeting of the Development Review Advisory Committee, held on the third Thursday of each month.

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)

Public Meeting

December 16, 2021

8:00 am

–

10:00 am

Available Online

This is the regular meeting of the Development Review Advisory Committee, held on the third Thursday of each month.

Past Meetings and Hearings

2021

September

September 16, 2021 Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) (Public Meeting)

August

August 19, 2021 Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) (Public Meeting)

July

July 15, 2021 Process Improvement and Technology Subcommittee July 2021 Meeting (Public Meeting)
July 15, 2021 Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) (Public Meeting)

June

June 17, 2021 Process Improvement and Technology Subcommittee June 2021 Meeting (Public Meeting)

More past meetings and hearings

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