Portland’s City Council is expected to hold a public hearing on October 2nd to consider a recommendation from the City’s Urban Forestry Commission and Planning Commission to make the Large Tree Amendment a permanent feature of Portland’s Tree Code (Title 11). This crucial amendment, introduced in 2015 and modified in 2020, has played a vital role in preserving the city’s largest trees and enhancing urban canopy cover. It is currently set to expire at the end of 2024. Additional information on the Large Tree Amendment is available here.
Those interested in providing public comment at the hearing can visit this webpage to confirm the time and date of the hearing and instructions for submitting written testimony or signing up to provide testimony in-person.