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Land Clearing in Portland, OR

Land Clearing in Portland, OR: land clearing removes trees, brush and stumps from a lot so it can be built on, fenced, farmed or simply used again. Locally, title 11 permits: Most private trees 12 inches and up need a permit before removal.
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Tree problems in Portland, OR that call for land clearing

  1. 1

    Title 11 permits

    Most private trees 12 inches and up need a permit before removal.

  2. 2

    Ice storms

    Freezing rain from Columbia Gorge east winds, as in February 2021 and January 2024.

  3. 3

    Wet-soil windthrow

    Tall conifers uproot in winter windstorms on saturated soil.

What land clearing covers

Land clearing removes trees, brush and stumps from a lot so it can be built on, fenced, farmed or simply used again.

How land clearing works, step by step

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Trees in Portland, OR that most often need land clearing

Douglas-fir
Very tall near houses; root rot and windthrow risk
Bigleaf maple
Heavy limbs fail under ice
Western redcedar
Drought dieback in recent summers

Tree rules and permits in Portland, OR

  • Private trees 12 inches or more in diameter are regulated by Portland's Title 11 unless Title 33 zoning rules apply instead.
  • Removing a single tree 20 inches or larger, or five or more trees 12 inches and up, is a Type B permit: review, public notice, possible appeal and replacement up to inch for inch at the City Forester's discretion.
  • Street trees need a permit for pruning, removal or planting.

Sources (checked 2026-10-03)

Rules change and details depend on your exact property. Confirm with the city or county before work starts. This isn't legal advice.

What affects the price of land clearing in Portland, OR

The usual drivers are size, access, what's under the tree and cleanup; see the full list for land clearing.

In Portland, OR: Older Portland neighborhoods have narrow lots with big conifers between houses, overhead lines along streets and steep West Hills lots where equipment access is limited. Sectional removal with climbers and rigging, or cranes from the street, is common.

Land Clearing in Portland, OR: common questions

Do I need a permit for land Clearing in Portland, OR?

Private trees 12 inches or more in diameter are regulated by Portland's Title 11 unless Title 33 zoning rules apply instead. Removing a single tree 20 inches or larger, or five or more trees 12 inches and up, is a Type B permit: review, public notice, possible appeal and replacement up to inch for inch at the City Forester's discretion.

Which trees in Portland, OR most often need land clearing?

Douglas-fir: very tall near houses; root rot and windthrow risk Bigleaf maple: heavy limbs fail under ice Western redcedar: drought dieback in recent summers

Title 11 permits: what does it mean for land clearing in Portland, OR?

Most private trees 12 inches and up need a permit before removal.

Ice storms: what does it mean for land clearing in Portland, OR?

Freezing rain from Columbia Gorge east winds, as in February 2021 and January 2024.

Wet-soil windthrow: what does it mean for land clearing in Portland, OR?

Tall conifers uproot in winter windstorms on saturated soil.

How do access and lot layout in Portland, OR affect land clearing?

Older Portland neighborhoods have narrow lots with big conifers between houses, overhead lines along streets and steep West Hills lots where equipment access is limited. Sectional removal with climbers and rigging, or cranes from the street, is common.

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