About the River Community Advisory Committee

The River Community Advisory Committee is comprised of six members who represent a variety of floating structures interests. Members are appointed by the Commissioner-in-charge of Portland Permitting & Development (PP&D) for three-year terms and assist the bureau with the development of procedures and administrative guidelines for implementing Title 28. In particular, the Committee provides the Director of PP&D with the following guidance:

• Leadership and expertise on issues affecting floating structures;
• Feedback on the impact of potential regulations and administrative rules on floating structures, taking into consideration the full range of City goals and objectives;
• Recommendations for regulatory, code, and administrative rule changes affecting floating structures;
• Monitoring of the application and enforcement of regulations for their effectiveness in achieving the City’s goals;
• Recommendations on customer service, permitting, process, and compliance improvements; and,
• Service as an advisory board on processes and procedures under Title 28.

Members include, but are not limited to, a floating home resident, a marina operator, a floating structures contractor, a design professional, a yacht club member, and an on-the-water business owner.