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David Kuhnhausen appointed interim director of Development Services
The longtime permitting manager will lead the bureau through the next phases of updates to City’s development review processes.
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Rebecca Esau announces retirement
After six and a half years as director of the Bureau of Development Services, and nearly 30 years of service to the City of Portland, Esau leaves in December with a record of accomplishment.
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A letter from Rebecca Esau, Director of the Bureau of Development Services, regarding customer feedback on the City’s building permit services
Recently a survey was sent to 1088 customers who applied for building permits from January through June 2021, asking about their experiences and seeking ideas for improvement; 282 customers responded. Here is BDS Director Esau’s letter to survey recipients.
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BDS Announces Search for Volunteers to Serve on the Adjustment Committee
The Bureau of Development Services has announced a search for people interested in filling two vacancies on the City of Portland Adjustment Committee.
Updated News article
Building Official Determination: Accessory Kitchens in Single Family Dwellings
QUESTION: Can a single-family dwelling have more than one kitchen?
Updated Public notice
City Council is Seeking Input on a Draft Resolution for Future Projects on Title 11, Trees, regarding Trees in Development Situations
Earlier this year, Development Services proposed an amendment to Title 11, Trees, to extend the sunset date of certain regulations passed in 2016 that strengthened tree preservation requirements (especially preservation of large sized trees) in development situations on private property.
Updated Public notice
Zenith Energy to Receive Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for Oil Terminal Upgrade
Houston-based Zenith Energy is receiving a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) from the City of Portland that will allow the company to begin using its newly-built racking system for unloading tank cars on its existing tank farm in Portland’s Northwest Industrial District.
Updated Public notice
News for Property Line Adjustment Applicants
News for Property Line Adjustment Applicants Effective immediately, there are changes to the process for Property Line Adjustments (PLAs) for new applications or submitted applications that have not already received a checksheet.
Updated Public notice
Electronic Plan Review Available for All Process Managed Permits
Development Services rolled out PDX ePlans (electronic plan review) as an option for all Process Managed projects as of January 2019.
Updated Public notice
Holiday Closure: Independence Day 2019
Updated Public notice
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