Site Development
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Breadcrumb: Service Area Summaries > Community & Economic Development > Portland Permitting & Development > Site Development
City of Portland Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget Community & Economic Development > Portland Permitting & Development > Site Development Site Development Budget Revenues by Fund 2023-24 Actuals 2024-25 Actuals 2025-26 Revised Budget 2026-27 Proposed External Revenues $2,099,285 $2,056,516 $1,891,943 $2,762,879 Development Services $2,097,276 $2,054,575 $1,891,943 $2,762,879 Fund Grants Fund $2,009 $1,941 $0 $0 Internal Revenues $393 $0 $0 $0 Grants Fund $393 $0 $0 $0 Grand Total $2,099,678 $2,056,516 $1,891,943 $2,762,879 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 $52,098 $66,908 $64,747 $68,320 Services Internal Materials and $49,097 $32,207 $30,245 $28,985 Services Personnel $2,522,070 $2,381,466 $1,699,676 $2,567,980 Grand Total $2,623,265 $2,480,581 $1,794,668 $2,665,285 Program Description and Goals The Site Development Program includes plan review for geotechnical, floodplain, grading, private street, and site preparation issues, as well as erosion control and demolition requirements on private property to reduce environmental hazards. Staff review applicable land use cases, identifying any land suitability issues and conditions. Field staff perform related inspections, including those required by the Trees and Landscaping requirements in Titles 10, 24.55, and 33 of the City of Portland Code and required erosion control measures. Organizationally, Site Development is part of PP&D's Building Code Review Division, including three Life Safety Review sections and Structural Review, along with Site Inspections staff housed in the Property Compliance Division. 381
City of Portland Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget The Environmental Soils subprogram works with property owners who need on-site wastewater (septic) systems. The program performs plan review and inspection of new septic systems, repair or replacement of existing septic systems, and decommissioning of abandoned septic systems as the City provides access to public sanitary sewer systems. Site Development supports the Citywide goal to protect and enhance the natural and built environment. The Site Development Program helps fulfill PP&D's obligation to administer various City Code titles related to development sites and on-site wastewater (septic) systems. The services provided under Residential and Commercial Inspections ensure compliance with these codes to protect community health and safety. Services Building Permit plan review; Site Development permits; Onsite Wastewater (septic) permits; Geotechnical plan review; Erosion Control review; Erosion Control inspection; Demolition Site Control inspection; customer assistance; development code information; free 15-minute appointments; Floodplain Development review; Land Suitability review; Landslide Hazard review; Landslide response; Building safety assessment. Equity Impacts The Site Development Program is tasked with administering City regulations regarding site-related issues. These services are provided citywide as required by code and requested by customer. Through equity training of PP&D Site Development staff, increased awareness of the challenges faced by those in underserved communities, and customer service training, the PP&D Site Development culture is becoming more equipped to address the needs of customers. Site Development is partnering with the Empowered Communities Program with a focus on reaching equitable outcomes for Indigenous people, Black people, immigrants and refugees, people of color, and people with disabilities. More information on the Empowered Communities Program is included in the Development Services Program. 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. Workforce reductions in 2024 and subsequent staff attrition led to the transfer of some Site Development permit inspection responsibilities to the Site Inspections section in the Property Compliance Division in mid-2025. The Environmental Soils program has been operating at a reduced staffing and service level since August 2025 due staff attrition and budgetary constraints. 382
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