"Planning for a Better Tomorrow while Building a Better Place"

The primary goal of the Planning & Codes office is to protect and enhance the quality of life of the citizens of Portland, while creating an environment which stimulates economic growth and development. This is achieved through planning and land-use regulation. Land-use is regulated by a Zoning Ordinance, Building Codes, and Subdivision Regulations.

Planning is used as a way to help guide the city's growth.  This includes long-range planning and strategic planning.
 

Zoning Enforcement is designed to group compatible land uses, minimize negative impacts of incompatible land uses, and maximize use of public infrastructure facilities.

Building Codes regulate materials and methods to insure public safety. These codes are considered "consumer legislation."

   Subdivision Regulations determine and create the character of a community. 
   
   Please use one of the following links for additional information:

   Building/Codes Permits:                                    Additional Information:    
                 Building Permit                                                  Staff Information
                 Sign Permit                                                       Zoning Map
                 Commercial Permit                                            Land Use Map
                 Swimming Pool Permit                                      City Limit Boundary Map
                 Garage/Outbuilding Permit                             
                 Yard Sale Permit
                                                                                                  
   Planning and Zoning Applications:                    
                 Annexation                                                 Subdivision Regulations
                 Dimensional Variance                                         Table of Contents
                 Zone Change Request                                         Article I
                 Conditional Use Permit                                        Article II
                 Site Plan Application                                           Article III
                 Conceptual Plat Application                                 Article IV 
                 Preliminary Plat Application                                 Article V
                 Final Plat Application                                          Article VI
                                                                                          Article VII
                                                                                         Appendices
                                  
   Planning Meeting & Application Deadlines              Zoning Ordinance
                 2009 Schedule                                                   Table of Contents 
                                                                                          Article I
                                                                                          Article II
                                                                                          Article III
                                                                                          Article IV
                                                                                          Article V
                                                                                          Article VI
                                                                                          Article VII
                                                                                          Appendices