Land Use & Zoning
Portland's Bureau of Development Services administers building permits and land use reviews. A 'Type III' land use review in Portland typically requires:
AOnly staff approval — no public notice required
BA public hearing before the Hearings Officer with notice to surrounding property owners✓ Correct
CA vote by the Portland City Council
DLUBA review before local decision
Explanation
Portland's land use review procedures include different tracks: Type I (staff decision, no notice), Type II (staff decision with notice and appeal rights), and Type III (public hearing before a Hearings Officer). Type III reviews are required for more significant land use actions like conditional use permits, design review for larger projects, and historic resource reviews.
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