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Celebrate May, 2026 Preservation Month

Celebrate May, 2026 Preservation Month

48 Eagle Crest Drive in Mountain Park - Park Place Condominiums

 

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Urban & Community Forestry

April is Arbor Month!

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2026 Oswego Lake Draw-Down

Lake Oswego Corporation (Lake Corp) will begin the next lake draw-down on October 1, 2026.

File building permit applications for lake-down projects early, to ensure that you receive a permit in time.

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PP 24-0006: Tree Regulation Amendments

The City is updating its tree regulations to implement recommendations from the Urban and Community Forestry Plan. The project will make targeted updates to the Tree Code and Community Development Code (CDC) to align with best practices, support long-term urban forest sustainability, and meet state law requirements. Visit the project page to learn more and sign up for email updates.

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PP 25-0005: Foothills District Plan Update

The City of Lake Oswego is updating the Foothills District Framework Plan, which outlines how the Foothills neighborhood—located between downtown and the Willamette River—should grow and change over time. View the project page for more information and to sign up for email updates.

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Oregon Senate Bill 1537

Adjustments to Standards for Housing Developments

Oregon Senate Bill 1537

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Heritage Tree Program

NEW! Heritage Tree Preservation Grants: To support the long‐term preservation of designated Heritage Trees, the City is offering grants to assist property owners with costs of Heritage Tree care and maintenance services performed by qualified tree care specialists. Heritage Tree Preservation Grant funding may be used to diagnose, treat, manage and care for designated Heritage Trees. Download the application form for more information.

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Backyard Habitat Certification Program

The Backyard Habitat Certification Program provides technical assistance and incentives to Lake Oswego residents who wish to restore native wildlife habitat in their backyards. Participants are guided through three levels of habitat restoration: silver, gold, and platinum.

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Note: Planners are available by phone
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Location: 2nd 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

Email: planning@lakeoswego.city

Tree removal questions and comments, including Type II Inquiries and comments: trees@lakeoswego.city

Upcoming Events

Planning Commission

Apr 13 2026 - 6:30pm

Development Review Commission

Apr 20 2026 - 6:30pm

Tree Planting - Workshop

Apr 25 2026 - 9:00am

Tree Pruning - Workshop

Apr 25 2026 - 10:00am

Planning Commission

Apr 27 2026 - 6:30pm

Wildfire Safe Landscapes - Workshop

May 2 2026 - 10:00am

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