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Online Appeals Payment Portal
Effective March 1, 2018 – The Bureau of Development Services is announcing a new online payment portal for building code appeals, in an effort to be more helpful to customers who qualify for an appeal.
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Lunch & Learn: PBOT Traffic Manual — What's New?
Are you planning on closing any portion of the public street or sidewalk to construct, store or work in the City of Portland? Need to know how to properly close and set up traffic control? Our next Lunch & Learn will be at noon on Feb. 14, 2018 at the CH2M Center’s Lincoln Conference Room.
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State approves Portland's 2035 Comprehensive Plan
The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) issued an order approving Portland’s 2035 Comprehensive Plan and responding to objections raised against the new plan and associated implementation measures.
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Bureau of Development Services Budget Update
BDS Budget and Finance staff submitted BDS’s fiscal year (FY) 2018-19 Requested Budget and updated 5-Year Financial Plan to the City Budget Office on Jan. 29, 2018.
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Bureau of Development Services Surveys Update
Bureau of Development Services (BDS) staff are planning to conduct surveys after the City Council approved an IGA between BDS and PSU in December 2017.
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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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31st Annual Neighborhood Fix-It Fair - Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018
Stop by our table to talk with BDS experts about a house project or for answers to any building-related questions.
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BDS Code and Policy Year in Review - 2017
Several administrative rules, program guides, and code guides were created, revised or rescinded in 2017.
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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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Deferred Submittals for Manufactured Roof Truss Engineering Effective February 1, 2018
BDS will only accept the deferred submittal after the main building permit has been issued. The deferred submittal will not be accepted prior to this stage in the permitting process.
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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 Jan. 1, 2018.
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New Permitting Software Upgrade to Impact Service Availability in February
On February 10, 2020, the City of Portland will start using a new version of AMANDA, the software used to manage the permitting process. As we transition to upgraded AMANDA software, our services will be available according to the schedule below.
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Thursday Closures
Development Services Center (1st Floor) and Permitting Services (2nd Floor) will be CLOSED all day on Thursdays starting December 19, 2019 until March 2020
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