Planning

News & Announcements

Happy Arbor Month!

For 31 years, the City of Lake Oswego has earned Tree City USA (TCUSA) designation from the National Arbor Day Foundation

Grant Applications for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 are Now Being Accepted - Applications are due by 4:00 pm on or before Friday, May 28, 2021

The City of Lake Oswego is now accepting applications for historic resource rehabilitation grants for preservation and repair of historic buildings listed on the City’s Landmark Designation List (LDL). Qualifying projects can receive a grant that provides partial reimbursement of the cost to do the work.

Read More about Historic Resources Preservation Incentive Grant Program

Business Assistance

Did you know that Lake Oswego has over two thousand businesses? These enterprises include a wide range of personal and professional services, manufacturers, and retail and restaurant establishments, among others. The retail market area of Lake Oswego contains over 130,000 residents.

Read More about Business Assistance

Seasonal Enclosures and Other Shelters for Commercial Uses

Lake Oswego restaurants have faced numerous challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To assist our local restaurants, in September 2020, the Lake Oswego City Council amended the City Code to allow seasonal restaurant enclosures in commercial areas.

Read More about Seasonal Enclosures and Other Shelters for Commercial Uses

Planning E-Permitting

On August 24, 2020, the Building, Planning, and Engineering Departments converted to a new unified permit management system, the Accela Oregon Model, which is hosted by the State Dept. of Business and Consumer Services-Building Codes Division. This application replaces three antiquated programs that were not integrated with one another and no longer maintained.