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Portland welcomes its new Building Official
The Bureau of Development Services announces the selection of Matt Rozzell as the City of Portland’s new Building Official, beginning Thursday, Dec. 22.
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: Interested in helping guide the permitting process in Portland? Apply to serve on the Development Review Advisory Committee
The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one of two positions, each for a three-year term, on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Sunday, May 1.
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Deadline extended: Help guide development review in Portland; apply by Oct. 29
The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one of four positions, each for a three-year term, on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Friday, Oct. 29.
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Help guide development review in Portland; apply by June 14
The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one of four positions, each for a three-year term, on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 14.
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New applicants sought for Development Review Advisory Committee; deadline is Feb. 26
The City of Portland, through the Bureau of Development Services, is seeking interested persons to serve in one of seven positions, each for a three-year term, on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 26.
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DRAC Meeting has been moved from Dec. 19 to Dec. 12, 2019
The date for the December 2019 DRAC meeting was rescheduled.
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Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) Happenings
Do you want to make an impact on development in Portland? Read about joining the Development Review Advisory Committee.
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Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) Happenings
Do you want to make an impact on development in Portland? Read about joining the Development Review Advisory Committee.
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Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) Happenings
Do you want to make an impact on development in Portland? Read about joining the Development Review Advisory Committee.
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Development Review Advisory Committee News and Information
Do you want to make an impact on development in Portland? Read about joining the Development Review Advisory Committee.
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DRAC Happenings
Do you want to make an impact on development in Portland? Read about joining the Development Review Advisory Committee.
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Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) Happenings
Do you want to make an impact on development in Portland? Read about joining the Development Review Advisory Committee.
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Bureau of Development Services Budget Update
The City is just one month into the fiscal year (FY) 2018-19 budget, but it’s already time to begin preparing for the FY 2019-20 budget development process. All City bureaus will be required to submit their budget requests in late January/early February 2019.
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Development Review Advisory Committee Happenings
Do you want to make an impact on development in Portland? Read about joining the Development Review Advisory Committee.
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Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) Happenings
Do you want to make an impact on development in Portland? Read about joining the Development Review Advisory Committee.
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Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) Happenings
We are looking for a small business owner to join DRAC.
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Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Mitigation in Residential Demolitions (SB 871 Implementation Ordinance)
On Feb. 1, 2018, the Portland City Council passed an ordinance implementing Senate Bill 871 (2017) that addresses asbestos and lead-based paint in residential demolitions.
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