The request is not for a legislative action, but for approval of a Type III quasi-judicial land use review. The request is to amend the Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning Map designations on the site.Quasi-judicial procedures described in Zoning Code Chapter 33.730, commonly known as land use reviews, are handled by Portland Permitting & Development. Quasi-judicial procedures specifically describe the City Council as the decision-maker for Type III Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments and concurrent review requests, per 33.730.030.F.3.a(2).The Hearings Officer has recommended approval of the land use review. Staff will be presenting the Hearings Officer's recommendation at the hearing.
Official proposal and impact statementOrdinance2026-242
Should Portland amend the Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning Map for a vacant lot on NW 31st Ave described as Willamette Heights Addition, Block 18, Lot 14 at the…
The request is not for a legislative action, but for approval of a Type III quasi-judicial land use review. The request is to amend the Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning Map designations on the site.Quasi-judicial procedures described in Zoning Code Chapter 33.730, commonly known as land use reviews, are handled by Portland Permitting & Development. Quasi-judicial procedures specifically describe the City Council as the decision-maker for Type III Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments and concurrent review requests, per 33.730.030.F.3.a(2).The Hearings Officer has recommended approval of the land use review. Staff will be presenting the Hearings Officer's recommendation at the hearing.
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Amend the Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning Map for a vacant lot on NW 31st Ave described as Willamette Heights Addition, Block 18, Lot 14 at the request of Portland Parks and Recreation (LU 26-007966 CP ZC)
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Official matter recordThis proposal concerns land use & permitting and requires action through Portland’s public legislative process.
Official matter classification and recordThe standard public involvement procedures for a Type III land use review process have been followed. A public hearing with the Hearings Officer was held regarding the proposal. One neighbor submitted written questions to the Hearings Officer about surveying and how the property would be valued and marketed, and these questions were addressed at the hearing by the applicant's representative. No other testimony was offered at the hearing.The Hearings Officer concluded that, on balance, the proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map is found to be equally supportive of the Comprehensive Plan as a whole compared to the current designation, and that the approval criteria for the Zoning Map Amendment were met. The Hearings Officer recommends approval with no conditions.
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Final action on 2026-242: Amend the Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning Map for a vacant lot on NW 31st Ave described as Willamette Heights Addition, Block 18, Lot 14 at the request of Portland Parks and Recreation (LU 26-007966 CP ZC)
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The City of Portland ordains.Section 1. The Council finds:The Applicant requests a Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment from Open Space to Residential 5,000 and a Zoning Map Amendment from OSc (Open Space with Environmental Conservation overlay) to R5cz (Single-Dwelling Residential 5,000 with Environmental Conservation and Constrained Sites overlays) for the property described as Willamette Heights Addition, Block 18, Lot 14.The City received an application complying with all requirements of Title 33, Planning and Zoning, of the Code of the City of Portland seeking Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning Map Amendment Review with the proper fee for filing paid.The Hearings Officer held a duly noticed public hearing on April 20, 2026, and issued a Recommendation on May 20, 2026 (PP&D file no. LU 26-007966 CP ZC and Hearings Office file no. 4260007). The Hearings Officer recommended approval of the requested Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment. Based on the findings and conclusions contained in the Recommendation of the Hearings Officer, the City Council finds the Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning Map Amendments are in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan and relevant Title 33 approval criteria.NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs:City Council adopts the facts, findings, conclusions, and recommendations as amended by Council in PP&D File No. LU 26-007966 CP ZC.City Council approves a Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment from Open Space to Residential 5,000 and a Zoning Map Amendment from OSc (Open Space with Environmental Conservation overlay) to R5cz (Single-Dwelling Residential 5,000 with Environmental Conservation and Constrained Sites overlays) for the property described as Willamette Heights Addition, Block 18, Lot 14.
Meetings, motions, amendments, and votes3 meetings · 3 votes
Passed as amendedAgenda item 3
Passed to second reading as amendedAgenda item 6
Tentatively accept the Hearing Officer’s recommendation of approval; prepare FindingsAgenda item 8
Recorded amendments
Motion to amend Ordinance to adopt the revised findings: Moved by Kanal and seconded by Green. (Aye (12): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Dunphy) Passed to second reading as amended August 12, 2026 at 9:45 am time certain
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Motion to amend Ordinance to adopt the revised findings: Moved by Kanal and seconded by Green. (Aye (12): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Dunphy) Passed to second reading as amended August 12, 2026 at 9:45 am time certain
Motion to tentatively uphold the recommendation of the Hearings Officer and ask the applicant and staff to return with revised findings on August 6, 2026, at 2:00 pm time certain: Moved by Dunphy and seconded by Clark. (Aye (12): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Dunphy)
Final Council action · Aug 12, 202612 yes · 0 no
Final action on 2026-242: Amend the Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning Map for a vacant lot on NW 31st Ave described as Willamette Heights Addition, Block 18, Lot 14 at the request of Portland Parks and Recreation (LU 26-007966 CP ZC)
Meeting-level motion or recommendation · Aug 6, 202612 yes
Motion to amend Ordinance to adopt the revised findings: Moved by Kanal and seconded by Green. (Aye (12): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Dunphy) Passed to second reading as amended August 12, 2026 at 9:45 am time certain
Meeting-level motion or recommendation · Jul 23, 202612 yes
Motion to tentatively uphold the recommendation of the Hearings Officer and ask the applicant and staff to return with revised findings on August 6, 2026, at 2:00 pm time certain: Moved by Dunphy and seconded by Clark. (Aye (12): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Dunphy)
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Tentatively accept the Hearing Officer’s recommendation of approval; prepare Findings