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News
March 2025 – BPS Long-range Planning Project Updates
A monthly newsletter of BPS's active long-range land use planning work in the City of Portland. See the project updates below for more details and to find contact information for the City staff working on specific projects. Subscribe to get email notifications when these updates are posted.
Newsletter
Planning Commission seeks candidates for open positions
Seeking members to serve on an advisory body responsible for long-range city planning, including guiding, developing, maintaining, and updating the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Code.
News article
City Council voted unanimously to establish a new mixed-use district in Northwest Portland
New land use changes will complement a future extension of the Portland Streetcar.
News article

City Council votes to approve Odor Code amendments
On Nov. 13, Portland City Council unanimously approved updates to the city’s Odor Code giving more flexibility to businesses like restaurants and nail salons, and creating more equitable and transparent enforcement.
News article
Events
PCEF Committee Meeting – March 20, 2025
Planning Commission Meeting
Cancelled due to lack of agenda items.
Planning Commission Meeting
Tentative agenda includes: RWA #9600, Street Vacation, NE Couch Street and NE Davis Street; Portland-Gresham Urban Service Boundary Comprehensive Plan Amendments briefing/hearing/recommendation; Urban Forestry Plan briefing
Community Involvement Committee Meeting
Past Meetings and Hearings
Planning Commission Meeting
Community Involvement Committee Meeting
PCEF Committee Meeting – Feb. 20, 2025
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