Land Use & Historic Design Review
For more than twenty years, Continuum has helped clients navigate historic preservation land use review in Portland, Multnomah County, and other jurisdictions across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Our experience includes service on the Portland Historic Landmarks Commission and guiding numerous projects through review, giving us a strong understanding of the historic resource regulations in Portland’s Zoning Code. For projects involving complex land use issues, we often work alongside land use attorneys, providing expert testimony, historical research, and analysis of applicable preservation standards.
The Ladd Carriage House project was not only a full restoration of the building’s 1883 exterior, but also involved temporarily moving the structure offsite while an underground parking structure was constructed. Meticulous documentation and a clear rationale for the exterior changes allowed this project to sail through the land use process.