Portland residents can provide input on the Public Infrastructure Environmental Code Project, which proposes changes to environmental overlay zone policies, including standards for infrastructure in natural areas and rules for managing trees and vegetation. The Planning Commission has revised the proposal, removing a rule that allowed more native tree removal and adding the Port of Portland as an entity that can manage native vegetation, according to the City of Portland.
Public testimony can be submitted in writing through the project’s Map App until 9:30 a.m. on February 12 or delivered verbally at the City Council meeting on the same day. Registration for oral testimony opens on February 5 and closes at 8:30 a.m. on February 12, with both in-person and virtual options available, as reported by the City of Portland.
After the public hearing, the Climate, Resilience and Land Use Committee will review community feedback and create recommendations for the City Council. Residents can sign up for email updates on future testimony and deadlines. Questions can be directed to project staff at 503-823-4225 or [email protected], as stated by the City of Portland.
