ABC’s of Land Use workshop
Have you been dying to learn about the City of Portland’s land use and development review processes?
Would you like to get hands-on experience with a land use review case study; one that includes a review of a development proposal and site plan, identification of relevant issues, and effective ways to respond to the approval criteria?
If so, you, the public, are invited to attend a free Land-Use Workshop Saturday, January 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the East Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106th Ave. Multipurpose Room #2
The workshop is presented by Portland Bureau of Planning’s Barry Manning, Bureau of Development Services’ Mark Bello, and James Chasse, former land use chair of the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood Association.
Coffee, juice and pastries will be provided.
Pre-registration is required; space is limited to 30 participants.
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Presentation Topics include:
Overview of the State, Metro, and City land use planning framework
The Planning Bureau’s District Liaison Program
The Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code
How to access and read Zoning Maps
What is a Land Use Review and how it differs from a building permit
Comparison of the Land Review Processes: Type I, II, IIX, and III
How to read and respond to a Land Use Review Notice
Perspective of an experienced Neighborhood Representative
The Appeal Process
The workshop is open to anyone interested in City-related land use decision-making processes, any neighborhood and business association land use specialists or if you’re getting more active with your neighborhood or business association’s land use committee.
To register, click here, or for more information contact Paul Leistner, 503-823-5284 or e-mail him at: paul.leistner@ci.portland.or.us or.
This workshop is co-Sponsored by:
City of Portland, Office of Neighborhood Involvement, East Portland Neighborhood Office, Bureau of Planning, Bureau of Development Services,
