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Development Review Advisory Committee

Advisory group
Community and Economic Development
The Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is a community advisory body, representing those with interests in the outcome of policies, budgets, regulations, and procedures that affect development review processes.
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About the Development Review Advisory Committee

Development Review Advisory Committee Members

Development Review Advisory Committee Subcommittees

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Contact

Ross Caron

Permitting & Development
Ross.Caron@portlandoregon.gov
503-823-8871Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
711Oregon Relay Service

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News

First year of City housing development incentive shows promise

Permitting & Development
News article
The temporary exemption of system development charges for new housing units permitted on or after Aug. 15, 2025, is incentivizing new construction, but development challenges, most of which are outside the City’s purview, persist.

New residential codes took effect Oct. 1

Residential Permits and Inspections
News article
Updated
Learn more about phase-in periods and deadlines for submitting permit requests under previous code editions.

Extra erosion control measures are required starting in October

Permitting & Development
News article
Updated
The rainy season is coming. For seven months, greater care must be taken to ensure dirt and sediments don’t leave construction sites that involve ground-disturbing activity.
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Events

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)

The Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is an advisory body representing those with interests in the outcomes of policies, budgets, regulations, and procedures that affect development review processes. Its meetings are regularly held on the third Thursday of the month from 8 to 10 a.m.

8:00 am 10:00 am
Public meeting
Available online

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)

The Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is an advisory body representing those with interests in the outcomes of policies, budgets, regulations, and procedures that affect development review processes. Its meetings are regularly held on the third Thursday of the month from 8 to 10 a.m.

8:00 am 10:00 am
Public meeting
Available online

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)

The Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is an advisory body representing those with interests in the outcomes of policies, budgets, regulations, and procedures that affect development review processes. Its meetings are regularly held on the third Thursday of the month from 8 to 10 a.m.

8:00 am 10:00 am
Public meeting
Available online
More events

Past meetings and hearings

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) Permitting Liaison Subcommittee

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)

Cancelled

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) Advisory Role Subcommittee

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) Permitting Liaison Subcommittee

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