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Ask a Planner

Do you have a question about your property, zoning or land use in rural Multnomah County? Ask our planner on duty.

Our public counter is open by appointment only. Find out more about how to work with us.

Contact us:
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503-988-3043
land.use.planning@multco.us
Make an appointment.

Mailing Address:
1600 SE 190th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97233

How to Apply

Find out how to submit the most common types of land use permits and applications.

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Zoning Information

Tools for development within rural areas: zoning codes, zoning maps, and more.

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Portland Water Bureau Treatment Plant

Portland Water Bureau proposes to build a drinking water filtration facility and communications tower on SE Carpenter Ln. The Multnomah County Hearings Officer will conduct a hearing on the proposal.

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Sauvie Island Flood Map Revisions

The Sauvie Island Levee System is being accredited by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This process involves mandated Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) revisions.

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North Tualatin Master Plan

Metro is proposing a nature park project for the West Hills. The Multnomah County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposal on February 6.

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Public Notices

Public notice for all active land use permits in unincorporated Multnomah County.

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Planning Decisions

Partial collection of past land use decisions.

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Code Compliance

Protecting health, safety and livability by assuring compliance with the county’s land use, transportation and grading and erosion control codes.

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Planning Documents

Updates to our codes and plans comply with state requirements while ensuring preservation and protection of the County’s rural character.

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