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Project Overview - A quick overview of the Citywide Tree Project's origin, objectives, and key proposals.
FAQ - A list of commonly asked questions and answers, including additional information regarding projected costs and benefits of the proposal.
Project Summary Handout - A more in-depth overview of the project background, approach, issues to be resolved and table of key elements of the proposal.
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The Citywide Tree Policy Review and Regulatory Improvement Project is a multi-bureau effort to clarify, simplify and provide a consistent and effective regulatory framework for trees in the City of Portland. This project was identified in the City's Urban Forest Action Strategy as a high priority item to enhance the urban forest canopy through development and redevelopment. More...

 


Citywide Tree Project Public Draft of Report and Proposed Code Now Available

draft report

  • Volume 1: Project Report
    Project origin, approach, key issues, and recommendations.

  • Volume 2: Proposed Code Amendments
    Proposed new Title 11- Trees, amendments to Title 33 – Planning and Zoning, as well as corresponding amendments to nine other City Titles (3, 8, 14, 16, 17, 20, 24, 29, 31)

  • Appendices
    Additional project background documentation for the Project Report

February 16, 2010

Notice of Planning Commission and Urban Forestry Commission Joint Hearing on the Citywide Tree Policy Review and Regulatory Improvement Project

Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6:00 p.m., 1900 SW 4th Avenue, 2nd floor, Portland, Oregon

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February 11, 2010

Citywide Tree Project Update, February 11, 2010

After extensive analysis and discussion of complex tree-related issues, developing and sharing potential solutions with multiple commissions and neighborhood groups, the Citywide Tree Project is publishing a comprehensive draft proposal for public review.  The Portland Planning Commission and Urban Forestry Commission will invite public testimony at a joint hearing on March 23rd. Two open houses will be held before the hearing so members of the public can meet with project staff and learn more about project and draft proposal.

Upcoming Public Events

Public Hearing (Testimony Invited)

March 23, 2010
6:00 pm
Joint Planning Commission and Urban Forestry Commission Hearing
1900 SW 4th Avenue, Suite 2500A
Portland, OR 97201

To learn more about the project and proposal, attend the following Public Open House:

March 16, 2010

6:30-8:30 pm (presentation at 6:45)
Floyd Light Middle School Gymnasium

10800 SE Washington St
Portland, Oregon
97216


February 11, 2010

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