Zoning and Land Use

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Information and resources on Portland's zoning code. Get applications, forms and helpful zoning information.
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Codes, rules, and guides

Early Assistance Zoning and Infrastructure Review

Find Zoning Regulations and Zoning Maps

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Find Public Records

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Apply for Land Use Reviews and Final Plat Applications

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Free 15-Minute Appointments for Permit, Code, and Zoning Questions

Overview of the Zoning Code

Common Zoning Questions

Zoning and Land Use Additional Planning Services

Contact

General Inquiries

Portland Permitting & Development
ppd@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-7300Our front desk team will be available to answer Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please leave a message if you call outside of those hours.
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Development Services Center

1900 SW Fourth Avenue
First floor lobby
Portland, OR 97201
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Commercial Permits and Inspections

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Residential Permits and Inspections

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Planning and Sustainability (BPS)

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Permitting & Development

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Design Commission

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Historic Landmarks Commission

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Empowered Communities Program

News

Portland Permitting & Development launches

To better coordinate services, the City of Portland combines development review teams from five bureaus to form a unified building permit department.

News article

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Events

Notice of Land Use Hearing LU 24-030450 CU

Conditional Use Review
6615 NE 29th Ave

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Hearing

Pre App Conference EA 24-069019

8435 NE Glisan St

10:30 am
Meeting

Notice of Land Use Hearing LU 24-061104 DZM

Design with Modifications Review
901 NE Lloyd Center

1:30 pm
Meeting

Notice of Land Use City Council Appeal Hearing LU 23-111784 CU AD

Conditional Use and Adjustment Review
West side of SE Water Ave, between SE Salmon St and SE Main St

2:00 pm
Meeting
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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