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Zoning and Land Use

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Information and resources on Portland's zoning code. Get applications, forms and helpful zoning information.
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Early Assistance Zoning and Infrastructure Review

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How to find public records from Development Services

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Apply for Land Use Reviews and Final Plat Applications

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15-Minute Question Appointments: Free Building Permit and Zoning Help

Overview of the Zoning Code

Zoning Questions

Zoning and Land Use Additional Planning Services

Contact

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Development Services
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Development Services Center

1900 SW Fourth Avenue
First floor lobby
Portland, OR 97201
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Hours: Open Monday-Wednesday 8 am-4 pm and Thursday-Friday 8 am-noon. For 15-minute appointments and paper applications, hours vary. Please visit the link below "More about this location".
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Related offices, programs, advisory groups, and projects

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Commercial Development Permitting and Inspections

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Residential Development Permitting and Inspections

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Planning and Sustainability (BPS)

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Development Services (BDS)

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Design Commission

This is a photo of the Ladd Carriage House, which is located in downtown Portland and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Historic Landmarks Commission

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Empowered Communities Program

News

Are you a public works permit customer interested in advising the permitting process in Portland? Apply to serve on the Development Review Advisory Committee

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

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Resources are available to help set up child care businesses in Portland

Navigating all of the requirements to establish a child care business can be daunting. The City of Portland provides information to understand the building permit and land use review processes involved.

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Events

Pre-App Conference EA 23-076929

Properties north and south of Knott St between N Mississippi and N Borthwick

1:00 pm
Meeting

Pre-App Conference EA 23-080512

4420 S Slavin Rd

10:30 am
Meeting

Notice of Land Use Hearing LU 22-141452 AD

Adjustment Review
7290 SW 13th Dr

3:30 pm
Meeting

Land Use Notice of Rescheduled Hearing LU 22-185273 CU MS AD

Conditional Use Master Plan and Adjustment Review
10625 SW 35th Ave

1:30 pm
Meeting
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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