Planning Consultation

The Planning Department offers 30-minute consultations to discuss your proposed project, answer questions, and outline any relevant development code regulations. These sessions are especially helpful for large or complex projects or sites with unique constraints or opportunities that may require additional research.

Consultations can be conducted in various ways: in-person, virtually, by phone, or by receiving written feedback only.

Before requesting a full consultation, you may find answers in the frequently asked questions or the development review process. If these resources don’t provide the information you need, please contact a planner at 503-656-3535 for initial guidance.

Planning consultations are a flexible, early assistance option to help applicants. Consultations do not replace required pre-application conferences.

30-Minute Appointments

Planning consultations are available by appointment. Request an appointment by 5:00 pm, at least two working days before your desired meeting date. You may choose between an in-person or virtual meeting. To schedule, submit the planning consultation form along with a list of questions through the Submit a Land Use Application web page. The City will contact you to arrange payment and confirm appointment details.

The fee for a planning consultation is $150.