Land Use Services
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Breadcrumb: Service Area Summaries > Community & Economic Development > Portland Permitting & Development > Land Use Services
City of Portland Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget Community & Economic Development > Portland Permitting & Development > Land Use Services Land Use Services Budget Revenues by Fund 2023-24 Actuals 2024-25 Actuals 2025-26 Revised Budget 2026-27 Proposed External Revenues $10,702,322 $10,767,099 $10,363,054 $13,423,980 Development Services $10,694,686 $10,736,508 $10,363,054 $13,423,980 Fund Grants Fund $7,636 $30,591 $0 $0 Internal Revenues ($1,561) $0 $0 $0 Grants Fund ($1,561) $0 $0 $0 Grand Total $10,700,761 $10,767,099 $10,363,054 $13,423,980 Program Expenses by Major Object Program expenses only include personnel, internal materials and services, external materials and services, and capital. 2023-24 Actuals 2024-25 Actuals 2025-26 Revised Budget 2026-27 Proposed External Materials and $213,890 $227,367 $176,016 $180,460 Services Internal Materials and $311,895 $147,641 $213,121 $272,854 Services Personnel $7,566,020 $6,454,068 $6,265,608 $7,162,174 Grand Total $8,091,804 $6,829,076 $6,654,745 $7,615,488 Program Description and Goals The Land Use Services Program (LUS) is responsible for implementing the goals and policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan, including neighborhood and community plans. This is accomplished through administration of the Portland Zoning Code (Title 33 of the City Code), which includes the Land Division Code, Metro's Functional Plan, the Oregon State Transportation Planning Rule, and Oregon State Land Use Goals. Additionally, LUS administers Title 4 Original Art Murals, Title 11 Trees, and several Administrative Rules. LUS reviews development proposals for compliance with the Zoning Code (as part of the building permit process) and other codes 373
City of Portland Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget and rules; provides public information regarding regulations; performs discretionary reviews of development proposals (the land use review process); and supports legally mandated record-keeping and public notices. LUS staff guide applicants, community members, and other governmental agencies through all phases of the development review process as they relate to zoning regulations. The community can obtain information from LUS through the zoning hotline, a free 15- minute appointment, or by applying for early assistance meetings. LUS supports the Citywide goal to protect and enhance the natural and built environment. Services Land Use Review applications; Final Plat applications; Early Assistance applications; Planning and Zoning (Title 33) permit review; process and review Mural Permits (Title 4); review of development permits for Title 11 Development Regulations; state location approval verification; land use compatibility statements; respond to public inquiries; 15-minute appointments; public records; support Portland Historic Landmarks Commission; and support Portland Design Commission. Equity Impacts LUS is tasked with administering City regulations related to zoning. These services are generally provided citywide as requested by customers. However, the neighbors of proposed development also feel the impacts of the development changes in their neighborhood and often participate in the land use review process by responding to notices mailed to their homes and businesses. Changes to Program All PP&D programs have been impacted by the effects of high interest rates, falling market values for buildings in the downtown core, and perception of Portland as a place to invest and build. Bureau revenues and demand for services have declined considerably from their peak levels and the bureau is expecting low project activity to continue in FY 2026-27. PP&D continues utilizing reserves to fund ongoing operations during this downturn. LUS has started implementing more state bills and laws directly in cases where the City has not yet updated zoning code to match State laws. This includes a new land use review type, SB 1537 Mandatory Adjustments, changes to the middle housing land division process (HB 2138), and changes to regulation of treatment facilities (HB 2005). 374
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