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Trees and Development

Program

Vibrant Communities

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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Urban Forestry Early Assistance and Land Use Review

Tree Requirements for Building Permits

Neighborhood Notice Information for Large Tree Removal

Protecting Trees During Construction and Tree Preservation Inspections

Capital Improvement Projects and Trees

Check a Tree Permit Status

Other Development and Tree Related Information

Native and Nuisance Trees

Request Administrative Review and Appeal a Decision

City Employees

Equity and Civil Rights

Contact

City of Portland Urban Forestry

Manager of Portland's urban forest

trees@portlandoregon.gov

503-823-8733

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Residential Permits and Inspections

Urban Forestry

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Tree Permits and Regulations

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Charter, Code, and Policies

News

Public Works permits can now use ProjectDox

Portland Permitting & Development is excited to announce that public works permit requests can now be processed through ProjectDox, the City of Portland’s online plan review software. All new public works permits will use ProjectDox by May 1.

April 14, 2025 10:20 am News article