Land Use Processes and Forms

The following is a list of common application types and links to pertinent information for each. If you do not see the application type you are looking for on this list or have additional questions, please contact the Planner on Duty.

The primary code section is included with each application type below; however, the review of land use applications include all applicable sections of the Development Code.

Application Type	Resources
Accessory Dwelling Unit	Information Sheet and Submittal Checklist Type II Timeline and Process (no Pre-Application Conference required) GCDC 10.0100 - Accessory Dwellings Development Permit Application Form
Annexation	Instruction Packet GCDC Appendix 1 - Annexations Pre-Application Conference Packet (with Application) Annexation Application
Code Interpretation	Information Sheet and Submittal Checklist Type I Timeline and Process GCDC 11.0107 - Development Procedures Development Permit Application Form
Community Service
Communication Facility Co-Location (Type I)	Information Sheet and Submittal Checklist Type I Timeline and Process GCDC 8.0100 - Community Service Development Permit Application Form
All Other Community Service Uses	To determine the level of Community Service permit required, see the community service section of the Development Code. Submittal Checklist Type I Timeline and Process Type II Timeline and Process Type III Timeline and Process GCDC 8.0100 - Community Service Pre-Application Conference Packet (with Application; for Type II and III only) - A submittal checklist tailored to your project will be provided at the pre-application conference. To receive a general checklist, you may contact the Planner on Duty. Early Neighborhood Notification Development Permit Application Form Application Narratives
Condo Conversion and Plat	Condo conversions are a two-step process involving a preliminary land use application, which is processed as a Type II application, and a final condo plat. The two applications may be processed concurrently. Information Sheet and Submittal Checklist Type II Timeline and Process (no Pre-Application Conference required) GCDC 10.0400 - Conversion of Residential Units GCDC 6.0020 - Condominiums State of Oregon Real Estate Agency ORS Chapter 92 - Subdivisions and Partitions ORS Chapter 94 - Real Property Development Development Permit Application Form
Design Commission	Design Advice or Consult Application Form Design Commission Materials Checklist - Advice and Consult Design Commission Materials Checklist - Hearing
Design Review	To determine which level of design review is required for your proposal, contact the Planner on Duty.
Design Review B	Information Sheet and Submittal Checklist Type I Timeline and Process GCDC 7.0003 - Exemption to Site Design Review Development Permit Application Form
Design Review C	Information Sheet - To receive a general checklist, you may contact the Planner on Duty. Type II Timeline and Process (no pre-application conference required) GCDC 7.0000 - Purpose and Authority GCDC 7.0200 - Standards and Criteria Development Permit Application Form Application Narratives
Design Review D	Submittal Checklist Type II Timeline and Process GCDC 7.0000 - Purpose and Authority GCDC 7.0200 - Standards and Criteria Pre-Application Conference Packet (w/ Application) - A submittal checklist tailored to your project will be provided at the pre-application conference. To receive a general checklist, you may contact the Planner on Duty. Development Permit Application Form Early Neighborhood Notification Form Application Narratives
Design Review E	Type III Timeline Please contact the Planner on Duty.
Extension to Previously Granted Approval	Information Sheet and Submittal Checklist Type I Timeline and Process GCDC 11.0106 - Extensions Development Permit Application Form
Fees	Fees for Development Permits
Historic Alteration	Submittal Checklist GCDC 5.0300 - Historic and Cultural Landmarks Overlay District GCDC Appendix 4.000 - Historic and Cultural Landmarks Development Permit Application Form Application Narratives Type III Timeline and Process
Historic Designation	Submittal Checklist GCDC 5.0300 - Historic and Cultural Landmarks Overlay District GCDC Appendix 4.000 - Historic and Cultural Landmarks Development Permit Application Form Historic Resource Survey Form Application Narratives
Home Occupation
Type I Home Occupation	New permit or to renew an existing permit, contact Business Licensing at 503-618-2370. Type I Home Occupation Permit Application
Type II Home Occupation	Information Sheet and Submittal Checklist Type II Timeline and Process (no pre-application conference required) GCDC 10.1500 - Home Occupations Development Permit Application Form
Incomplete Land Use Application	Applicant's Options
Land Division - Subdivision or Partition
Preliminary Application	Submittal Checklist Pre-application Conference Packet (w/ Application) - A submittal checklist tailored to your project would be provided at the pre-application meeting. To receive a general checklist, you may contact the Planner on Duty. Type II Timeline and Process GCDC 6.0200 - Partitions and Subdivisions Is my Lot a Lot of Record? Early Neighborhood Notification Development Permit Application Form Application Narratives
Final Plat Application	Final Plat Timeline and Process GCDC 6.0400 - Land Division Final Plat Requirements Development Permit Application Form Application Narratives
Lot Line Adjustment or Consolidation	Information Sheet and Submittal Checklist Type I Timeline and Process GCDC 6.0100 - Lot Line Adjustments & Lot Consolidations Is my Lot a Lot of Record? Development Permit Application Form
Fast Track Lot Line Adjustment	Fast Track Lot Line Adjustment
Plan Map Amendment	GCDC 12.0000
Non-Conforming Uses and Development	Information Sheet and Submittal Checklist Type I Timeline and Process Type II Timeline and Process (no pre-application conference required) Type II Timeline and Process Type III Timeline and Process Development Permit Application Form Section 8.0200 - Existing and Non-conforming Uses and Development Application Narratives
Single-Family Residential	This application is required for new single family detached dwellings on vacant lots of record that have never been developed with a single family dwelling. Subdivision lots are exempt from this requirement. Information Sheet and Submittal Checklist Type I Timeline and Process Is my Lot a Lot of Record? Development Permit Application Form
Temporary Health Hardship Dwelling Permits	Information Sheet and Submittal Checklist Type I Timeline and Process Section 10.1300 - Temporary Health Hardship Dwelling Development Permit Application Form
Temporary Use Permits	Information Sheet and Submittal Checklist Type I Timeline and Process Type II Timeline and Process (no Pre-Application Conference required) GCDC 10.1400 - Temporary Uses Development Permit Application Form
Timeline Extension/Waiver	Complete Application
Trees	Approved Street Tree List Buffer Tree Removal Permit Hazard Tree Removal Permit Parking Lot Tree Removal Permit Significant Tree Pruning Permit Street Tree Removal Permit Tree Planing and Care Tips Tree Removal Permit Exemption Type II Tree Removal Permit - Information Sheet and Checklist
Variances and Adjustments	Information Sheet and Submittal Checklist Type II Timeline and Process (no Pre-Application Conference required) (minor variance) Type III Timeline and Process (major variance) GCDC 10.1500 - Variance and Adjustment Procedures Early Neighborhood Notification (major variance only) Development Permit Application Form Application Narratives

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