Trees and Development

Program

Tree preservation and tree density requirements apply to many development projects, including new construction, additions, and exterior renovations. When applicable, tree requirements will be reviewed as part of your building permit application.

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meeting and notes

Urban Forestry Early Assistance and Land Use Review

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Tree Requirements for Building Permits

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Neighborhood Notice Information for Large Tree Removal

Protecting trees

Protecting Trees During Construction and Tree Preservation Inspections

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Capital Improvement Projects and Trees

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Check a Tree Permit Status

Other Development and Tree Related Information

Native and Nuisance Trees

Appeal a Tree Permit Decision, Request Administrative Review of a Decision

City Employees

Contact

City of Portland Urban Forestry

Manager of Portland's urban forest

trees@portlandoregon.gov

Press 2 – Tree Preservation Inspections, Other Development Related Inquiries

Related offices, programs, advisory groups, and projects

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Development Services (BDS)

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Commercial Development Permitting and Inspections

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Residential Development Permitting and Inspections

Two people stand together in front of young trees during Urban Forestry's Free Tree Giveaway in 2019.

Urban Forestry

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Tree Permits and Regulations

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Zoning and Land Use

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Charter, Code, and Policies

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