ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
New development, or substantial redevelopment, of multi-family (“common wall”) residential, commercial, and
industrial use properties is generally subject to Architectural Review (AR). The Architectural Review decision by the
Planning Department considers all site design elements, including: building height and appearance, lighting,
landscaping, tree preservation, pedestrian circulation, parking, and loading facilities.
Architectural Review also encompasses a Public Facilities Review led by the Engineering Department, to evaluate
transportation and access management; sewer, water, and stormwater; water quality and erosion control; and
protection of environmentally sensitive areas.
Both departments coordinate with other City departments and outside agencies, such as Tualatin Valley Fire and
Rescue and Clean Water Services, to ensure compliance with all applicable development standards.
MINOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (TYPE I): Minor Architectural Review (MAR) is used for small exterior
modifications to an existing site or building as described in TDC 33.020(7). See the separate MAR packet for details.
TYPE II: This land use procedure is used when the standards and criteria require limited discretion and
interpretation. Type II decisions are decided by staff and require public notice with an opportunity for appeal to
the Architectural Review Board, or to City Council for Public Facility review.
TYPE III: This land use procedure requires discretion made by the Architectural Review Board to implement
established policy. Type III decisions require public notice and are decided at a public hearing, with an opportunity
for appeal to the City Council.
General thresholds for Type III Review are as follows:
Commercial Buildings: 50,000 square feet and larger
Industrial Buildings: 150,000 square feet and larger
Multifamily Housing: 100 units and above, or abutting a single family zone
PRIOR TO APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
Attend a Pre-Application Meeting (TDC 32.110)
Notice and host a Neighborhood/Developer Meeting (TDC 32.120)
Following submittal of an Architectural Review application, the applicant must post a sign on the subject property to
provide notice of the pending land use application.
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Please submit all materials in digital media format (USB preferred), plus two paper copies of your site plans.
Details regarding submittal requirements are listed in TDC 32.140, 33.020(4), and 33.110(4).
GENERAL:
Land Use Application form
Narrative addressing all applicable approval criteria and
standards
Title Report
Hydraulic Modeling Worksheet
Service Provider Letter from Clean Water Services
Service Provider Letter/Agreement from Republic Services
PLANS:
Existing Conditions
Site Plan
Tree Preservation Plan
Grading Plan
Utility Plan
Landscape Plan
Lighting Plan
Color Elevations
Materials Board
PUBLIC NOTICE:
Documentation for Neighborhood Developer Meeting
Certification of Sign Posting
TYPICAL REPORTS:
Tree Assessment Report
Transportation Impact Study
Stormwater Management Report
APPROVAL CRITERIA
The applicant’s plans and narrative
must work together to demonstrate
that all applicable criteria are met. The
following criteria apply to all AR’s.
Other criteria, such as zoning and
overlay standards, or standards
applicable to a specific use, also apply.
Tualatin Development Code:
Chapter 33.110 Tree Removal
Chapter 73A: Site Design
Chapter 73B: Landscaping
Chapter 73C: Parking Standards
Chapter 73D: Waste
Management Standards
Chapter 74: Public Improvement
Chapter 75: Access Management
Tualatin Municipal Code:
Chapter 03-02: Sewer Regulations
Chapter 03-03: Water Service
Chapter 03-05: Soil Erosion,
Surface Water Management,
Water Quality Facilities
CERTIFICATION OF SIGN POSTING
The applicant must provide and post a sign pursuant to Tualatin Development Code (TDC 32.150). The block
around the word “NOTICE” must remain yellow composed of the RGB color values Red 255, Green 255, and Blue
0. A template is available at:
https://www.tualatinoregon.gov/planning/land-use-application-sign-templates
NOTE: For larger projects, the Community Development Department may require the posting of
additional signs in conspicuous locations.
As the applicant for the ____________________________________________________________ project,
I hereby certify that on this day, _____________________ sign(s) was/were posted on the subject property in
accordance with the requirements of the Tualatin Development Code and the Community Development Division.
Applicant's Name:
(Please Print)
Applicant's Signature:
Date:
Project Title:
Brief Description:
Address:
Assessor’s Map Number and Tax Lots:
Tax Lot Number:
Name: Company Name:
Address:
City: State: ZIP:
Phone: Email:
Name:
Address:
City: State: ZIP:
Phone: Email:
Property Owner’s Signature:
Date:
AS THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS APPLICATION, I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ THIS APPLICATION AND STATE THAT THE
INFORMATION IN AND INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY IS CORRECT. I AGREE TO COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE CITY AND
COUNTY ORDINANCES AND STATE LAWS REGARDING BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND LAND USE.
Applicant’s Signature:
Date:
Annexation (ANN)
Architectural Review (AR)
Architectural Review—Single Family (ARSF)
Architectural Review—ADU (ARADU)
Conditional Use (CUP)
Historic Landmark (HIST)
Industrial Master Plan (IMP)
Plan Map Amendment (PMA)
Plan Text Amendment (PTA)
Tree Removal/Review (TCP)
Minor Architectural Review (MAR)
Minor Variance (MVAR)
Sign Variance (SVAR)
Variance (VAR)
Case No: Date Received: Received by:
Fee: Receipt No:
(Note: Letter of authorization is required if not signed by owner)
Hydraulic Modeling Fee
W
ater supply modeling is necessary for larger projects to determine the impact of the project’s water demand on
the water supply system. Water supply modeling will be performed by a consulting engineer based on the most
recent version of the Tualatin Water System Master Plan.
Due to possible impacts to the water supply system, the following projects in Tualatin require hydraulic modeling
based on the size and type of the project and projected water use for the finished project. The outcome of
modeling could require offsite improvements to the water supply system in order to ensure that adequate water
supply is available to serve the project and reduce impacts to the overall system.
Hydraulic modeling of the water supply system is required for the following project type/sizes/demand:
Project Type Criteria Permit Fee
Commercial or Industrial
Building
or
Anticipated daily water demand greater than 870 gallons
$ 300
per building
Residential development
$ 1,000
Multi-family development
or
a combined building floor area greater than 48,300
$ 300
per building
Please complete this form and submit the form and required fee (if applicable) with your land-use application
(architectural review, subdivision, etc.).
Commercial or Industrial Development
Building floor area ____________________ square feet
Anticipated water demand (if known) ____________________ gallons per day
Described planned building use ______________________________________________
Residential Development
Number of dwelling units or single family home lots ____________________
Multi-Family Residential Development
Number of dwelling units____________________
Building floor area (sum of all building) ____________________
Number of multi-family buildings____________________
Permit fee required based on the information provided above $____________________
If no fee is required, enter $0.
NO
TE: Water Supply Modeling does not replace the requirement for fire hydrant flow testing. Flow testing of fire
hydrants will still be required to verify adequate fire flow of finished system
rev. 2016.02.25