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Planning Decisions

Partial collection of past land use decisions.

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Portland Water Bureau Bull Run Filtration Project Pre-Application Meeting

Portland Water Bureau Bull Run Filtration Project Pre-Application Meeting: Apr 28 at 9am.

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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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Registering a Marijuana Business

You must register your business with Multnomah County and submit a Land Use Compatibility Statement in order to get a state permit for your marijuana business.

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Request Public Records From Land Use Planning

Individuals, organizations, agencies, and/or businesses may request Multnomah County to provide copies of public records.

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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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Service Providers and Regional Land Use Partners

Other land use agencies in and around Multnomah County, including links for city planning, building permits, sewage disposal and septic systems.

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Submitting a Building Plan

When you apply for a building permit in unincorporated parts of the county, the city will refer you to us to submit your building plan. We will review it for compliance with zoning rules.

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Submitting a Land Use Compatibility Statement (LUCS)

A LUCS is a statement that tells a partner agency what land use requirements the county has for a project. The details of a LUCS vary by agency.

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Submitting a Pre-Filing or Pre-Application Request

A Pre-Filing Meeting is required before submitting a Type II application. A Pre-Application Meeting is required before submitting a Type III application

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Submitting a Type I Application

A Type I Application is submitted for proposals that do not require discretion in order to approve the application.

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Submitting a Type II or III Application

A Type II or III Application is submitted for proposals that allow discretion in reviewing the standards that apply.

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Zoning Codes

Zoning requirements for the various rural areas.

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Zoning Maps

Maps to help determine your zoning or plan area.

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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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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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Application Materials and Forms

Information and forms necessary to file a permit with our office.

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Public Notices

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

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Hearings Officer

Current and past cases heard by our Hearing Officers for final determination.

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Planning Commission

The Planning Commission acts as the land use advisory body to the Board of County Commissioners for unincorporated Multnomah County.

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