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Time-Certain Appointments

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This service provides an option for Bureau of Development Services (BDS) customers who want to obtain information about development. Interested customers pay a $77.50 fee for a 30-minute Time Certain Appointment online on Microsoft Teams with a BDS Staff person.

Notice of Public Hearing: New Administrative Rule: Title 29 – Property Maintenance

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The Administrative Rule provides guidance on implementing Title 29 of the Portland City Code (PCC), which governs property maintenance regulations related to minimum property maintenance standards within the City of Portland.

Service Level Update: ProjectDox Update Scheduled for Sep. 24, 2020

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Residential Demolition Ordinance amendments scheduled for City Council hearing Sept. 9

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Seeking public input on a proposal to enhance tree preservation requirements

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You are invited to review and comment on a revised proposal to update and improve tree preservation requirements in Portland.

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) Happenings

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Remote Video Reinspection Program Meets Today’s Challenges

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Share your Views on a Draft Proposal for Updates to Portland’s Tree Code

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Learn How to Submit Plans Electronically with the ePlans Team

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Watch our training videos to learn how to submit plans electronically

Permit Intake and Response Time Delays

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We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to support the construction industry and our local economy during these difficult times. A new email address and phone number are set up to receive requests for appointments to submit permit applications and plans.

Continuous Improvements and Innovation in Challenging Times

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A Note about Inspections during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

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The Bureau of Development Services is working hard to support construction activity during the COVID-19 public health emergency, and BDS’s inspectors are out on job sites every weekday to help keep projects on-track.

Reopening Portland During COVID-19 for Restaurants and Retailers

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Use outdoor space like a parking lot to help with social distancing and safety. Get zoning and other city code information to use parking lots for outdoor customer seating, services, and to sell merchandise.

Holiday Closure: July 3, 2020 (Independence Day)

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System Development Charges waiver for Accessory Dwelling Units extended to Sept. 30, 2020

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BDS to be closed on Friday, June 19; other service updates

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Facility Permit Program Thriving During COVID-19 Pandemic

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COVID-19 Response - Service Level Update

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ADJUSTED OPERATIONS – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Online Survey Available to Share Your Views on Updates to Portland’s Tree Code

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Read more about potential tree code amendments in the City of Portland.

Plans Examiner John Cooley Recognized for his Work on a Seismically Retrofitted 111-year-old Building

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