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New State Building Codes
The State of Oregon’s Building Codes Division (BCD) released new editions of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code, Oregon Electrical Specialty Code and the Oregon Plumbing Code. Any permits issued in 2018 must meet the new code requirements, which took effect on January 1, 2018.
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Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) Update
Sewer Connections: Permits Required for Sewer Connection and Repair
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Using Temporary Outdoor Customer Areas for Stores and Restaurants
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Stormwater Management Manual (SWMM) and Source Control Manual (SCM) updates by Environmental Services
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Plans Examiner John Cooley Recognized for his Work on a Seismically Retrofitted 111-year-old Building
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All Permits Must Meet Requirements of Adopted 2019 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) Starting January 1, 2020
The City of Portland will be adopting the new Oregon statewide building code, Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) 2019 with an effective starting date of October 1, 2019.
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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability Updates
Read news from Planning and Sustainability about the deconstruction ordinance, expanding opportunities for affordable housing, the River Plan/South Reach and DOZA.
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New Policy on Additional Plan Review Fees for Permit Revisions and Changes in Scope of Work
Effective Monday, December 2, 2019 the BDS Business Practice Policy Additional Plan Review Fees for Permit Revisions and Changes in Scope of Work will go into effect.
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32nd Annual Neighborhood Fix-It Fair
Development Services will be an exhibitor at the upcoming Fix-It Fair on Nov. 23, 2019.
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City Council passes URM Placarding Ordinance
On October 10, 2018, City Council passed an ordinance that requires owners of unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings to place placards on their buildings.
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Neighborhood Contact Code Project
The intent of the Neighborhood Contact requirement is to provide an informal sharing opportunity between the applicant or representative of a development proposal and the people who live, work and pass by the site on a regular basis - to better allow neighbors to give constructive feedback.
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Bureau of Environmental Services Update: Changes to Stormwater Management and Sewer and Drainage Manuals
Read news from the Bureau of Environmental Services about the Stormwater Management and Sewer and Drainage Facilities Design Manuals.
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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Updates
Read news from BPS about the Residential Infill Project, HB2001 & SB534, the proposed amendment to increase deconstruction projects, the connected communities along division transit report, and the review of ezones in North Portland.
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Portland Parks & Recreation/Urban Forestry Update
On October 1, 2019, Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry will implement an updated set of the Approved Street Tree Planting Lists.
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Rainy Season Construction Site and Erosion Control Measures
During the rainy season, between October 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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Encouraging Inclusive Design for All
Harper’s Playground: a non-profit organization dedicated to designing and building inclusive playgrounds in Portland and beyond.
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