Grass roots organization is trying to learn city code or policy that supports neighbor comments. As of 7/31, a land use attorney has not been retained. The links to the Request for Response and the completed application documents can be found on the Friends of Alpenrose website. Email friendsofalpenrose@gmail.com to be on the: Environmental Review (33.430), Transportation (33.641), or Land […]
Category: City of Portland

SWHRL and League of Women Voters will host a Ranked Choice Voting education event open to the community on Saturday, September 28th, starting at 1 p.m. The event will be held at St. Thomas More Church Parish Hall, 3525 SW Patton Rd, Portland, OR 97221. The District Four Coalition is a proud cosponsor of the […]
Portland Permitting & Development (PP&D) manages building permits, land use, inspections, code enforcement, and public works permits to ensure our built environment is safe and accessible. The following Advisory Groups regularly need community volunteers. Adjustment Committee The Adjustment Committee reviews adjustment requests to the development standards of Title 33 [Planning and Zoning Regulations]. Building Code […]
The Statement of Need and Fiscal Impact, redline edits of the Rules, and meeting agenda for the upcoming PML RAC meeting on Monday, July 29, 2024, can be accessed on the OGEC RAC webpage. Meeting Agenda https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORGEC/bulletins/3aa646f Public Meetings Law Rules Advisory CommitteeOregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC) is convening a Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) for […]
https://www.portland.gov/bps/planning/planning-commission/events/2024/8/27/planning-commission-meeting Tentative agenda includes: Title 11 Amendments work session / recommendation, Housing Adjustment Compliance Project briefing / hearing, Odor Code Update Project briefing / hearing, Rose Quarter Sign Code Project briefing / hearing: August 27, 2024, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm To offer testimony, register at https://www.portlandmaps.com/bps/mapapp/ Watch the meeting online on YouTube Primary Point of Contact: […]
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORGEC/bulletins/3a81b2e Important Dates July 15, 2024Monday’s meeting will focus on the proposed rules with updates from the first four Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) meetings for final review. July 22, 2024This meeting will focus on any remaining rule review, the Fiscal Impact Statement, and the Racial Equity Statement. July 29, 2024This tentative meeting will focus on […]
City has approved a demo permit for Stroh’s; SWHRL is in touch with the city and contractors and will post details when we know them. LRS Architects is the contractor. https://www.portlandmaps.com/detail/permit/2023-070118-000-00-CO/4954494_did/?p=R173590

SW Hills families and friends are gathering on Thursday, August 10, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Portland Heights Park (adjacent to the old Strohecker’s grocery store along TriMet Bus Route Vista #51). This community potluck/picnic is open to all ages. Households are encouraged to register for free on Eventbrite. This community potluck/picnic is open to all ages. To see the sign […]

The future of the light is in question – is there a better solution? UPDATE – PBOT indicates that the temporary stop signs will remain for 90 days to evaluate their effectiveness; PBOT will then make a decision on fixing the signal or making the stop signs permanent. As you’ve no doubt noticed, the traffic […]
The Graffiti Program offers no-cost or reduced-cost graffiti removal assistance to residents, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations who meet eligibility criteria. Our removal assistance includes painting and/or power washing surfaces. We cannot provide help with acid-etched glass or graffiti on vehicles. Who Qualifies? Anyone impacted by hate graffiti and most gang graffiti; Small businesses with […]