Residential Planning Applications


The following applications are for typical residential planning approvals. They are intended to help applicants design and get approval for a variety of residential projects. If you have any questions about these applications, please contact the Planning Division at ocplanning@orcity.org, or by phone (503) 722-3789. 



SB 1537 (2024) – Mandatory adjustment exception -

Where requested as part of an application for housing, local governments must grant adjustments/waivers to certain design and development standards (including historic preservation overlay required protections). 

Oregon City submitted an exemption request to the Housing Accountability and Production Office (HAPO) on December 30, 2024. During the review of the city’s application, the residential mandatory adjustment provisions of Senate Bill 1537 (2024 Session) do not apply until the HAPO issues a final decision, which will occur before October 16, 2025. The Housing Accountability and Production Office (HAPO or ‘Office’) has completed its review. The Office has approved the city’s exemption request with seven conditions, including a HAPO-required notice for all prospective housing applicants. 

This decision and statuses for other cities may be accessed at the Flexibilities to Housing Development and Design Standards Dashboard. Visit the HAPO housing dashboard for more information.