Land Use
CITY LAND USE LINKS
- Bureau of Development Services Notices, Hearings, Decisions
- Bureau of Development Services Public Notices
- Bureau of Planning and Sustainability Map App
- Short Term Rental Registry (BDS ArcGIS map)
- 15-Minute Appointments: Free Building Permit and Zoning Help
- Request an Inspection (Online or by Phone)
- Search for Land Use Review Cases
- Search for Development Projects in Your Area
- Check the Status of a Building Permit
- Pay or Apply for a Permit Online
NEWS
4144 Canby St Project
After months of no news, the project developers are holding an update Zoom meeting on Tuesday, May 17, from 6 to 7 PM. Click here for more
Multnomah Safe Rest Village
The city has opened a managed outdoor shelter for people experiencing houselessness, located at 2731 SW Multnomah Blvd using a portion of the Sears Armory parking lot.
Click here for more information
Affordable Charm
Multnomah is know for its quaintness and charm, but it isn’t known for being affordable. As Portland works to increase density and livability, we need to explore many ways to keep Multnomah neighborhood charming while making it within reach of most families.
How to blend both charm and affordability is not an easy task, but not impossible. For more,
Check out this article from Strongtowns.org
The Portland Residential Infill Project (RIP) took effect August 1. What is the practical effect on our neighborhoods?
Click here for an article from Sightline suggesting that most of the 7 types of housing allowed under RIP aren’t economically feasible.
Design Overlay Zone Amendments Project (DOZA)
At our July, 2021 meeting, speakers from the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability reviewed the proposed amendments. Few of them affect SW Portland, with most in the Southeast.
What: Updating and improving both the process and tools used within the design overlay zone. The project includes changes to the zoning code, zoning map, and the citywide design guidelines.
Status: On June 30, 2021, the City Council unanimously adopted DOZA with amendments. The zoning code and zoning map changes became effective on August 1, 2021. Information on the adopted amendments and other updates are available on the project website.
Next opportunity to engage: None at this time. DOZA became effective on August 1, 2021.
ANTI-DISPLACEMENT PLAN
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS)
Anti-Displacement Update
Click here for project link
MULTNOMAH NEIGHBORHOOD
RESIDENTIAL CAPACITY
3,971 Units Now
7,557 Units Allowed under 2035 Comprehensive Plan without RIP
(Numbers by the City with Zones Undefined)
SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD TREES
The Multnomah Tree Team encourages you to nominate your private property trees or a public tree for Heritage Status to preserve trees of significance in our neighborhood and protect them during development situations.
For more information see the City of Portland Heritage Tree Web Link : https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/40280
Trees that receive heritage status are eligible for free pruning permits. You can also get a free inspection by Urban Forestry Department once a year.
Questions: email Parks – Heritage Tree Program, Parks.Heritagetree@portlandoregon.gov or
multnomahtreeteam@protonmail.com
Materials for Saving Trees
- Action Needed – Urban Forestry Commission – view as (PDF) or (MS Word)
- Heritage Tree Nomination Form (PDF format) (MS Word Format)
- Useful sites about trees
- Link to an interactive Tree Map
File Attachments