1. The purpose of this Chapter is to describe the organization and functions of the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability. 

The City Administrator administers and the Director of Planning and Sustainability leads the Bureau. The Director of the Bureau determines the organizational structure of the Bureau after consultation with the City Administrator. The City Administrator administers the City's solid waste and recycling rules and programs.

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing complex programs and projects related to sustainability, urban design, land use, and long-range planning.

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability:

1. A. Works with the City Administrator, Mayor, Council, Planning Commission, and the community to define shared values and develop a cohesive vision for the future of Portland;
2. B. Maintains, modifies, and updates a Comprehensive Plan to guide the development and redevelopment of Portland;
3. C. Ensures that City policies, implementation tools, and zoning designations are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the Metro Functional Plan, Statewide Planning Goals, and other requirements. Implementation tools include Portland City Code Title 33, Planning and Zoning, portions of other Titles, and a range of programs and policies;
4. D. Maintains, modifies, and updates Portland City Code Title 33, Planning and Zoning, and the City Zoning Map;
5. E. Develops, modifies and updates City sustainability principles, climate protection strategies, and green building and other sustainability policies and programs including sustainable government, renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable industries, and sustainable food systems; and evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of these policies and programs;
6. F. Develops, modifies and updates economic, environmental, housing, historic preservation, and community development policies and programs; updates demographic data; advocates for and advances quality sustainable urban design; works to ensure natural resource enhancement; supports thriving neighborhoods and business communities; and evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of these policies and programs;
7. G. Convenes meetings of the Planning and Development Directors to coordinate planning and development activities of the City;
8. H. Provides City input into and coordination with regional and statewide planning and development activities;
9. I. Provides support for:
   1. 1. The activities of the Planning Commission;
   2. 2. The legislative activities of the Portland Historic Landmarks Commission and the Portland Design Commission.
   3. 3. The activities of the Community Involvement Committee.
10. J. Coordinates Citywide broadband planning, communications policy advocacy, technology grants, and related consumer protection activities.
11. K. Supervises and coordinates all franchising processes engaged in by the City, monitors the performance of all franchisees for franchise compliance, and performs all other necessary work relating to franchises in the City.
12. L. Implements Title 12, Utility Operators, of this Code.
13. M. Promotes the orderly development of City‑owned and City-partnered broadband and cable communication systems, provides staff support needed by the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission, and performs all other necessary work related to broadband planning, communications policy advocacy, related technology grants, and cable communications in the City.
14. N. Oversees franchise and utility audits and revenues in coordination with the Auditor’s Office, the City Administrator, and other City agencies and bureaus.
15. O. Has jurisdiction over all franchisees and utility licensees, all public and private utilities and other entities seeking similar rights to use City rights‑of-way, and all cable communications and broadband policy matters affecting Portland.
16. P. Carries out other tasks and functions as required by the City Administrator, Mayor, or Council.