Development Services Center
1900 SW Fourth Avenue
First floor lobby
Portland, OR 97201
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Development Services (BDS)
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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503-823-7300
Monday through Friday from 8 am - 5 pm. Leave a message with detailed information.
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Learn more about how these changes may affect your permit.
Members of the public needed to enhance Portland’s cultural and historic legacies; apply by April 15
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The City of Portland is seeking applications for an at-large member of the public to serve a four-year term on the Historic Landmarks Commission. The deadline to apply is Thursday, April 15.
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The February 2021 ice storm caused damage to many structures throughout Portland. Here is information on how the Bureau of Development Services can help expedite the permitting process for these repairs.
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Portland’s Neighborhood Contact requirements provide an opportunity for those who live, work or otherwise pass by a development site to learn about a project before the owner submits for permits or applies for a land use review.
Upcoming Events
The public is invited to provide comment on proposed revisions to Administrative Rule ENB-4.29 regarding refunds of development review, sewer connection, and lateral repair permit fees and charges.
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Public Hearing
Scheduled on 4/14/21
Public Hearing
Public Hearing
Regularly scheduled Historic Landmarks Commission Hearings are the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.
Past Meetings and Hearings
- 4/12/21 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda (Public Hearing)
- 3/22/21 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda (Public Hearing)
- Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) (Public Meeting)
- 3/8/21 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda (Public Hearing)
- 3/4/21 - Design Commission Hearing Agenda (Public Hearing)
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