Development review includes looking at both how land is used and how buildings are built. Planners compare how the land is used with the zoning code while building plan reviewers and engineers compare how buildings are built with the building codes. There are additional partners in the development review process who look at how roads, sewers, fire safety, water supply and stormwater are affected by your project. There are many different land use requirements and permit types.

 

The Bureau of Development Services and our partners work together to review your project proposals for development in Portland. Check out Do I need a Permit to determine if you need a permit for your project. The better informed and prepared you are, the better we can serve you.

 

Below is a flowchart outlining the different phases in the Development Review Process. Click on the boxes for more information about each step.