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This page covers administrative review and appeals for non-development tree permits in Portland, distinguishing them from development permits and explaining when applicants and the public can appeal permit decisions or code violations.

Key points:

Administrative review and appeals available for non-development tree permit decisions (Removal, Replanting, Pruning, Root Pruning) by applicants always; public only when public notice required (Permit Decision Appeal Application and Public Notices ↗)
Development permits (new construction, additions, exterior renovations per Chapter 11.50) have separate appeal process; link provided to Trees In Development Appeals (Permit Decision Appeal Application and Public Notices ↗)
Applicants can appeal any Tree Permitting Division permit decision, including denials; public can appeal approved permits when public notice is required (Permit Decision Appeal Application and Public Notices ↗)
Public notices for non-development tree removals must be emailed to Neighborhood Associations and posted onsite in street-visible location (Permit Decision Appeal Application and Public Notices ↗)
Code Compliance violations must be appealed within 15 days of notice; separate request process available at provided link (Permit Decision Appeal Application and Public Notices ↗)
Public notice requirements for tree removals defined in Portland City Code 11.30.020; link provided for determining when notices required (Permit Decision Appeal Application and Public Notices ↗)

Entities: permit_type: Non-Development Permits · Development Permits | organization: Tree Permitting Division · Neighborhood Association | regulation: Portland City Code Title 11 · Chapter 11.50

Permit Decision Appeal Application and Public Notices

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Source: Permit Decision Appeal Application and Public Notices ↗ Last modified: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:09:57 GMT

This page is provided for administrative review and appeals to Non-Development permit decisions, which can be done by:

The applicant
In very rare situations, by the public

What is the difference between non-development and development permits?

Developments: Projects including new construction, additions, and exterior renovations per Chapter 11.50.

Non-Development Permits: Permits such as Removal and Replanting Permits, Pruning Permits, Root Pruning Permits not part of a larger project or development.

To appeal a Development permit:

Click here for Trees In Development Appeals ↗

Code Compliance Administrative Reviews:

Request Administrative Review for a Code Compliance Notice or Decision ↗

Use this page when you have been given notice of Portland City Code Title 11 ↗ violation(s), and believe the findings are in error. You must file within 15 days of your notice.

When can I request review and appeal a permit decision?

The applicant can request review and appeal any Tree Permitting Division permit decision, including decisions to deny the permit.
The public can appeal a Tree Permitting Division decision when public notice is required.

When are public notices required for tree removals?

Click here ↗ to see when public notices are required for tree removals in non-development situations.

Where can I view public notices for pending tree removals?

Public notices are emailed to the Neighborhood Association and posted onsite in a location visible from the street.

When can a denied permit be appealed?

The applicant or property owner can appeal any permit that has been denied by Tree Permitting Division.

When can an approved permit be appealed?

A Neighborhood Association ↗ or individual members of the public may appeal a decision allowing a tree to be removed when public notice is required.