While most parking is allowed without a land use review, certain types or amounts of parking require a review.
The regulations applicable to parking in the central city are set out in Chapter 33.510 and 33.808 of the Zoning Code.
Central City parking review procedure
A Central City parking review proposal will be reviewed through a Type III procedure. The decision will be made by the Hearings Officer or by the Design Commission (if reviewed concurrently with a Type III Design Review). A Pre-application conference is required for all Type III reviews.
This review procedure is explained in the handout Approval Criteria for Central City Parking Review. In the South Waterfront subdistrict, requests for supplemental growth parking are processed through a Type II procedure. Please contact Planning and Zoning for more information about your project.
Central City parking review applications
Visit Land Use and Final Plat Applications for instructions on how to apply for a Land Use Review.
| Applications | Instructions |
|---|---|
| Complete this application form to apply. | |
| Use this list to identify submittal requirements. | |
| A pre-application conference is required for all Type III Land Use Reviews. | |
| If a Type III decision is appealed, sign this form within 21 days of application date to allow submittal of new information. |
Important information about Central City parking reviews
- Summarizes all procedure types:
- Outline of timeline for Type III Procedures:
- 33.510 Central City Plan District - review related webpage
- 33.808 Central City Parking Review, Portland Zoning Code - review related webpage
Fee information for Central City parking reviews
Review the Land Use Services Fees Schedule and the Unincorporated Multnomah County Land Use Fees Schedule.
Still need help?
If you have questions after reviewing the information on this page, please schedule a free 15-minute appointment with a city planner or set up an Early Assistance meeting for a deeper discussion.