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Important Deadline for Tax Credits on Solar Energy Systems Purchased on or Before Dec. 31, 2017

The Oregon Department of Energy provides residential homeowners with up to a $6,000 tax credit for their 2017 taxes (with credit taken over four years) for the installation of solar energy systems. In order to qualify for this tax credit, individual projects need to have installation completed.

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Portland Parks & Recreation and Transportation Update on SDCs for Residential Additions

Beginning July 1, 2018, Portland Parks & Recreation and the Portland Bureau of Transportation will assess development fees for additions to residential units by the amount of square footage in each structure.

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Do You Have Any Signs? Changes to Zoning Code and Sign Code May Impact You

Changes to the Zoning Code (Title 33) Sign Code (Title 32) to implement the 2035 Comprehensive Plan will take effect at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2018. These changes may have important ramifications for you if there are signs on your property or place of business.

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Updates to Sign Submittal Requirements

In an effort to improve our customer service interactions, ensure successful sign submittals and reduce review times, the following information is being provided to assist our customers.

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Coming Soon: A More Efficient Plan Review Process

Over the next year, the City is phasing in a new more efficient plan review process for all types of building permits. This new process will establish dedicated windows of uninterrupted time for City staff to perform plan review.

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Rainy Season Construction Site and Erosion Control Measures

During the rainy season, between Oct. 1 and April 30, ground-disturbing construction work requires an elevated level of attention. Wet weather site and erosion control measures are necessary throughout the City.

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POPS Customer Advisory Committee Reconvenes

The Bureau of Development Services staff has been working to implement the Portland Online Permitting System (POPS), a program that will move the City’s paper-based development review process to a more streamlined and efficient online digital system.

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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Updates

Read news from BPS about DOZA, Comp Plan, multi-dwelling zones, neighborhood contact code requirements, residential infill, Willamette River, Equitable Housing Strategy and the bike parking code.

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Lunch & Learn - Basics of Erosion and Sediment Control in Residential Development - Oct. 19, 2018

On Oct. 19, Development Services hosted a Lunch & Learn on the basics of erosion and sediment control in residential development.

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Stormwater Management Manual

Clarifications for partial-coverage ecoroofs.

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BDS Announces Search for Volunteers to Serve on the Historic Landmarks Commission

The Bureau of Development Services has announced a search for anyone interested in filling a vacancy on the City of Portland Historic Landmarks Commission.

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Adopted administrative rule gives clearer guidance on when major public trail improvements are required

If you apply to develop or redevelop one of more than 550 properties with a major public trail designation on the City of Portland’s Official Zoning Map, you may be required to grant an easement and make trail improvements as part of your project.

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Changes to Requirements Around Residential Demolitions, Major Residential Alterations and Additions

The following changes regarding residential demolitions and major residential alterations and additions became effective as of July 1, 2018: Definition of demolition & documentation.

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Lunch & Learn - Zoning Code Updates in the Central City - Development along the Willamette River Central Reach

Thursday, June 21, 2018 | FREE - Noon - 1 p.m. | Bureau of Development Services Room 2500 C (2nd Floor) 1900 SW 4th Ave Portland, OR. 97201

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POPS Update About the Master Address Repository Integration With TRACS

We're excited to share an update about the Master Address Repository (MAR) integration with TRACS; this integration streamlines the process needed to create addresses.

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BPS Updates

Read news from BPS about the Comp Plan, Central City 2035, Better Housing by Design, DOZA and a long range plan for the South Reach of the Willamette.

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Updates to the Central City Plan District

The final City Council vote on Central City 2035 Plan is scheduled for June 6, 2018. The plan would be effective on July 9, 2018 and is implemented through the Central City Plan District in the Portland Zoning Code.

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Proposed Administrative Rule Would Offer Clearer Guidance on Requirements for Major Public Trail Improvements

If you apply to develop or redevelop one of more than 550 properties with a major public trail designation on the City of Portland’s Official Zoning Map, you may be required to grant an easement and make trail improvements as part of your project.

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Do You Know How Code Updates to Implement the 2035 Comprehensive Plan May Affect You?

Portland’s new 2035 Comprehensive Plan will take effect on May 24, 2018, at 1 p.m. It’s a long-range plan that helps the City prepare for and manage expected population and employment growth, as well as plan for and coordinate major public investments.

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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability Updates

Read news from BPS about the Comp Plan, Inclusionary Zoning, historic resources and a PSU project uncovering racist covenants in Portland.

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