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Portland and the federal government

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Operating a business in Portland

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News and notices

Ombudsman recommends Urban Forestry revisit fees and regulations governing certain development permit reviews

After a complaint, the Ombudsman investigated how Urban Forestry reviews some development permits for compliance with street tree planting standards. In December, the Ombudsman sent a memo to Parks Director Adena Long identifying concerns with the review fee and the clarity of City Code provisions.

Updated Report


Portland Permitting & Development joins Prosper Portland’s Office of Small Business Community Office Hour events

Permitting & Development’s Land Use Services division is pleased to partner with Prosper Portland’s Office of Small Business at its monthly community office hours to offer helpful information about how the City’s zoning rules affect small businesses.

News article


March Newsletter: Q1 in Review

Updated News article


City of Portland releases study and recommendations to support longstanding local businesses

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability study examines the role legacy businesses play in Portland’s communities, the challenges they face, and opportunities for the City to better support them through targeted programmatic action.

News article



Construction and maintenance

Upcoming events

82nd Avenue Area TIF District: Community Leadership Committee (CLC) Meeting

The monthly meeting of the 82nd Avenue Area Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Community Leadership Committee. Attend in person or via Zoom.

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Label: Public meeting
Available online

District 1 Office Hours with Prosper Portland Office of Small Business

Portland Permitting & Development's Land Use Services team is supporting Prosper Portland's Office of Small Business to provide helpful information and resources for small business owners.

11:30 am to 1:00 pm

District 3 Office Hours with Prosper Portland Office of Small Business

Portland Permitting & Development's Land Use Services team is supporting Prosper Portland's Office of Small Business to provide helpful information and resources for small business owners.

10:00 am to 11:30 am

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