News
Displaying 1 - 20 of 20
Social Distancing Guidelines for Restaurant Seating and Retailers
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. Use these social distancing guidelines for your outdoor seating, outdoor booths and more.
Updated News article
Using Temporary Outdoor Customer Areas for Stores and Restaurants
Plans Examiner Newsletter
Newsletter
Stormwater Management Manual (SWMM) and Source Control Manual (SCM) updates by Environmental Services
Plans Examiner Newsletter
Newsletter
Notice of Public Hearing: Proposed Administrative Rule – Chapter 24.55 – Demolitions
The proposed rule makes permanent improvements to the residential demolition inspection process by adding a new inspection to improve compliance, reorganizing the previous rule for clarity, and adding appendices for easier reference.
Updated Public notice
Request for Comments - Solar Program Guide & Checklist and Submittal Requirements for Prescriptive Solar Installations
Send us your feedback about solar permits by Monday, October 12, 2020 at 5:00 PM
Updated News article
Expiration Date Extension Project and Central City 2035 Plan Re-Adoption
The Portland City Council recently adopted two projects that will have impacts on expiration dates and development in the Central City Plan District. Both projects will go into effect on August 10, 2020.
Public notice
Plans Examiner John Cooley Recognized for his Work on a Seismically Retrofitted 111-year-old Building
Plans Examiner Newsletter
Newsletter
Development Services Fee Change Update
Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, Development Services had intended to propose fee changes taking effect July 1, 2020. However, due to COVID-19 and its impact on the local economy, we have decided not to pursue fee changes at this time. The changes will be delayed until further notice.
Updated Public notice
Building Code Appeals
We want you to be aware of the building (plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and floating structures) code appeal process.
Updated Public notice
Residential Inspections Procedures: COVID-19 Response
Residential Inspections is putting new business practices in place during the COVID-19 health emergency to protect the health of our inspection staff and customers.
Updated Public notice
Updated Pedestrian District Boundaries and Classifications Take Effect March 6, 2020
The new pedestrian classifications include changes to Pedestrian District boundaries to align with all designated “Centers” and major Transit Station Areas, as defined by Portland’s 2035 Comprehensive Plan.
Updated Public notice
Updated: Public Comments Requested on City's Proposed Rules Governing Private Capping of a Neighbor's Sewer Line
The proposed rules would govern notification requirements applicable to a property owner who wishes to cap a neighbor’s private sewer that crosses the first property owner’s property without a recorded legal easement.
Updated Public notice
(Updated) BDS Adopts Interim Residential Demolition Administrative Rule
BDS has adopted an Interim Demolition Administrative Rule, effective February 10, 2020, that revises the inspection requirements for demolitions of structures used for residential purposes with four or fewer dwelling units and any detached accessory structures with a floor area over 200 square feet.
Updated Public notice
Update: The City of Portland Completed Successful Migration to Upgraded Permitting Software
Normal Business Hours Resume Monday, Feb. 10, 2020.
Updated Public notice
Building Official Determination: Accessory Kitchens in Single Family Dwellings
QUESTION: Can a single-family dwelling have more than one kitchen?
Updated Public notice
See something we could improve on this page? Give website feedback.