Development Services (BDS)

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The Bureau of Development Services (BDS) promotes safety, livability and economic vitality through efficient and collaborative application of building and development codes.

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Development Services

bds@portlandoregon.gov

503-823-7300

Monday through Friday from 8 am - 5 pm. Leave a message with detailed information.

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Commercial Development Permitting and Inspections

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Residential and Commercial Solar Energy Development

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Residential Development Permitting and Inspections

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News

New features now available in Portland’s electronic plan review system

News Article

Updated

May 17, 2021 6:00 am

The City of Portland upgraded its ProjectDox platform for electronic review of development plans, providing easier ways for customers to upload documents and respond to comments.

Woman looks at building plans on a computer screen while on the phone.

City Council waives design review for exterior lighting, security gates in some commercial areas

News Article

May 14, 2021 4:55 pm

On March 3, the Portland City Council approved an emergency ordinance that temporarily makes it easier for businesses to install exterior lighting and security gates at the entrances of buildings in design overlay zones.

Environmental Services proposes revisions to Administrative Rule ENB-4.05 Systems Development Charges for Sewer and Stormwater

Public Notice

May 14, 2021 8:00 am

Environmental Services requests public comment on proposed changes to ENB-4.05 regarding systems development charges for sewer and stormwater. Proposed changes align with citywide initiatives and define new business types for better clarity. Comments accepted until 5 p.m. Monday, June 14.

Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees before June 30, 2021

News Article

Updated

May 3, 2021 8:15 am

Beginning July 1, 2021, fees for building permit applications are proposed to increase. Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees.

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Upcoming Events

Building Safety Month 2021

Community Event

May 1, 2021

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May 31, 2021

Building Safety Month is an international campaign celebrated every May to raise awareness about building safety.

5/20/21 - Cancelled - Design Commission Hearing Agenda

Public Hearing

May 20, 2021

1:30 pm

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1:30 pm

Regularly scheduled Design Commission Hearings are the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.

5/24/21 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda

Public Hearing

May 24, 2021

1:30 pm

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3:30 pm

Regularly scheduled Historic Landmarks Commission Hearings are the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.

6/3/21 - Design Commission Hearing Agenda

Public Hearing

June 3, 2021

1:30 pm

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3:45 pm

Regularly scheduled Design Commission Hearings are the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.

6/14/21 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda

Public Hearing

June 14, 2021

1:30 pm

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3:30 pm

Regularly scheduled Historic Landmarks Commission Hearings are the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.

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Past Meetings and Hearings

2021

May

May 10, 2021 5/10/21 - CANCELLED - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda (Public Hearing)
May 6, 2021 5/6/21 - Design Commission Hearing Agenda (Public Hearing)

April

April 29, 2021 4/29/21 - STATE OF THE CITY - Historic Landmarks Commission (Public Hearing)
April 29, 2021 4/29/21 - STATE OF THE CITY - Design Commission (Public Hearing)
April 26, 2021 4/26/21 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda (Public Hearing)

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Commercial Development Permitting and Inspections

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Residential and Commercial Solar Energy Development

Residential Development Permitting and Inspections

Zoning and Land Use

News

New features now available in Portland’s electronic plan review system

City Council waives design review for exterior lighting, security gates in some commercial areas

Environmental Services proposes revisions to Administrative Rule ENB-4.05 Systems Development Charges for Sewer and Stormwater

Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees before June 30, 2021

Upcoming Events

Building Safety Month 2021

5/20/21 - Cancelled - Design Commission Hearing Agenda

5/24/21 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda

6/3/21 - Design Commission Hearing Agenda

6/14/21 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda

Past Meetings and Hearings

2021

May

April

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