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PP 19-0012: Luscher Farm Area Concept Plan-2020

The City of Lake Oswego intends to submit an application to Metro for a major amendment to the Portland Metro Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) by March 15, 2020 (Metro’s deadline) to add approximately 83.3 acres of City-owned parks and open spaces (“Luscher Farm”) to the UGB. Metro code requires a concept plan be submitted with applications for major amendments to the UGB.

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Tree Care and Maintenance

The City’s contract arborist prepares tree maintenance and care articles quarterly that contains seasonal tips and advice on caring for your trees. The topic for Winter 2020 is Tree Planting: To Stake or Not to Stake? More seasonal tree care topics are also available in the Tree Care and Maintenance Archives link below the article.

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Starting a Business in Lake Oswego

The City of Lake Oswego welcomes new businesses and encourages business expansion.

Business License

A business license is required to operate a business in Lake Oswego, unless exempted by State law. This includes home-based businesses and door-to-door solicitation. 

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Temporary Signs During Boones Ferry Road Project

The City Council adopted Ordinance 2822 in July 2019 relaxing temporary sign restrictions for a limited time for businesses on properties directly affected by construction of the Boones Ferry Road (BFR) Project.

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Monthly Updates on Planning and Building Activity

Monthly updates on Planning and Building activities are posted at the link below. For more information, please contact Scot Siegel, Planning and Building Services Director, at ssiegel@lakeoswego.city

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EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, AND EXTENDING THROUGH APRIL 28, 2020, THE PERMIT CENTER IS CLOSED TO WALK-IN CUSTOMERS.

REGULAR HOURS
Hours: 
M-Tu 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
W 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Th-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
No new applications can be submitted after 2:30 p.m.

Note: Planning counter closes at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesdays,
applications are due by 2:00 p.m.

Location: 3rd Floor, City Hall, 380 A Avenue, Lake Oswego, 97034

Mailing Address: PO Box 369, Lake Oswego, OR 97034

Phone: (503) 635-0290   
Fax: (503) 635-0269

E-Mail: planning@lakeoswego.city
Type II Tree removal questions and comments: trees@lakeoswego.city

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Development Review Commission-CANCELED

Apr 6 2020 - 7:00pm

Historic Resources Advisory Board - CANCELED

Apr 8 2020 - 7:00pm

Planning Commission - CANCELED

Apr 13 2020 - 6:30pm

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Apr 20 2020 - 7:00pm

Planning Commission - CANCELED

Apr 27 2020 - 6:30pm

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