A Land Division Review is required to divide an existing property to create additional lots, parcels or tracts. A land division may also be required to legalize a lot that was created outside of the legal process (such as through deed).

All land divisions require two steps:

   1. Review and approval of the preliminary plan and

   2. Review and approval of the final plat.

Other Reviews

• A Property Line Adjustment allows for minor changes to the location of existing property lines between existing legal lots.
• A land division may be combined with a Planned Development Review.

For final plat questions regarding process, submittal requirements or application status, please call us at (503) 823-7617.

PROCEDURE

• Land Divisions are processed as a Type Ix, IIx or Type III procedure. See Overview of the Land Division Process for review thresholds and Process and Timelines for summaries of the procedures.
• The final plat is the final technical review to determine if all the conditions of approval imposed during the preliminary land use review have been met. It is also a review of the plat survey to determine if it matches the preliminary approved site plan. The final plat review is an administrative review.

APPLICATION FORMS

• Application for Final Plats - Complete this application to apply for a final plat.
• Application for Land Use Reviews - Complete this application to apply.
• Early Assistance Application - A Pre-application conference is required for all Type III land use reviews. Optional pre-application conferences are also available to discuss other projects. You may also request an optional appointment to discuss your land division.
• Land Division Application Requirements
• Land Division Approval Criteria - Multi-Dwelling Zones (R2, R2, R1, RH and IR Zone)
• Land Division Approval Criteria - Open Space, Commercial, Employment and Industrial Zones (OS, C, E and I Zones)
• Land Division Approval Criteria - Rights-of-Way, Chapter 33.654
• Land Division Approval Criteria - Single-Dwelling Zones (RF, R20, R10, R7, R5, and R2.5 Zone)
• Preparing Your Land Division Application Narrative
• Waiver within 120 days - Sign this form within 21 days of application date to allow submittal of new information if a Type III decision is appealed. 

Process Handouts

• Neighborhood Contact - Contacting the neighborhood association representative is required prior to application for all Type IIx and Type III Land Divisions and Planned Developments.

• Overview of Land Division Process - Summary of process and review requirements for dividing land.

• Summary of Procedure Types - Summarizes all procedure types.

• Type Ix Procedure - Outline of timeline for Type I Procedures.

• Type IIx Procedure - Outline of timeline for Type IIx Procedures.

• Type III Procedure - Outline of timeline for Type III Procedures.

• Amending Land Division Decision - Process is described for changing an approved land division.

Density and Lot Dimension Requirement Handouts

• Density and Lot Dimension Requirements in Multi-Dwelling Zones - An explanation of how density (allowed number of residential units) is calculated on a site and how lots are measured.
• Density and Lot Dimension Requirements in Single-Dwelling Zones - An explanation of how density (allowed number of residential units) is calculated on a site and how lots are measured.
• Flag Lot Regulations - Learn under which circumstances a flag lot may be created.
• Housing on Narrow Lots - This information describes additional development standards that apply to proposed new residential lots that do not meet minimum lot width dimensions.
• Lot Dimensions in Commercial, Employment and Industrial Zones - An explanation of lot size standards and how lots are measured.
• Options for Land Division in the "a" Overlay Zone - Options are available to create smaller lots and/or use different housing types in the "a" overlay zone.

Special Situation Handouts

• Flood Hazard Areas - Information about land division requirements for sites that have the potential of flooding.
• Phased Land Divisions & Staged Final Plats - Options to phase division of large sites.
• Sites in Potential Landslide Hazard Areas - An explanation of requirements if site is within designated potential landslide hazard area.
• Landslide Hazard Study - Requirements for preparing a Landslide Hazard Study
• Solar Access Regulations - Information about requirements for creating lots that provide solar access required for detached single-dwelling homes.
• Streams, Springs, and Seeps Protection - An explanation of requirements for identifying and protecting streams, springs and seeps on sites that are located outside of an environmental overlay zone.

Tree Preservation and Identification Handouts

• Sample Tree Preservation Plan - An example of a report and tree preservation plans prepared by a certified arborist.

• Significant Trees Plant Identification Handbook - This handbook is designed to help you identify significant trees on your site as required for a land division.

• Tree Preservation on Your Land Division Site - Information about tree preservation requirements for land division applications.

• Tree Review - A special review is required to amend an approved tree preservation plan.

Streets, Stormwater and Tracts & Easements Handouts

• Private Right-of-Way Administrative Rules - If access or connections are allowed to be in private rights-of-way, specific design standards must be met. Link to these document for a description of the requirements.
• Private Right-of-Way Administrative Rules, Appendix A - Referenced Standard Plans
• Private Street Garbage Collection Requirements - Helpful information when considering garbage collection options for properties with private right-of-way access.
• Right of Way Regulations - This handout explains requirements for new streets as part of a land division review.
• Stormwater Management Requirements - Overview of requirements and sample utility plan.
• Tracts and Easements - A description of the purpose/function of tracts and easements and requirements for creating and maintaining them.

Final Plat Handouts

• Application for Final Plats - Complete this form to apply.

• Final Plats - This information identifies the submittal requirements and process for finalizing a land division that has received tentative approval.

• 33.663 Final Plats

• Overview of Final Plat Process Improvements, Final Plat Review Resources and Reminders

View Land Division 600s chapters of the zoning code.

FEE INFORMATION

• Fee Schedule for Land Use Reviews - A list of all land use fees.
• Fee Schedule for Land Use Reviews in Unincorporated Multnomah County