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Deadline extended: City of Portland seeks experienced plumbers passionate about safety to serve on appeals board

The City of Portland seeks two people to each serve a three-year term on the Plumbing Code Board of Appeal. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Sunday, Feb. 18.

Updated January 17, 2024 12:50 pm News article

Deadline extended: Interested in improving neighborhood livability while supporting special events? Apply to serve on the Noise Review Board.

The City of Portland seeks an interested construction professional to serve a three-year term on the Noise Review Board. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Sunday, Feb. 18.

Updated January 17, 2024 12:45 pm News article

Deadline extended: City of Portland seeks experienced electricians passionate about safety to serve on appeals board

The City of Portland seeks two people to each serve a three-year term on the Electrical Code Board of Appeal. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Sunday, Feb. 18.

Updated January 17, 2024 12:45 pm News article

Are you a developer or contractor of large projects or a frequent customer interested in advising Portland’s permitting processes? Apply to serve on the Development Review Advisory Committee.

The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one of three positions, each for a three-year term, on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Thursday, Feb. 15.

January 4, 2024 11:00 am News article

Remote Video Re-Inspections feature improved scheduling, video platforms

It is now easier than ever to schedule and conduct a video re-inspection.

January 3, 2024 4:40 pm News article

Statement on greenway review for Zenith Energy Terminal Holdings

Today the Bureau of Development Services released a decision approving a greenway review for Zenith Energy Terminal Holdings, LLC.

January 2, 2024 3:40 pm News article

Rebecca Esau offers insights, advice as retirement nears

The outgoing director of the Bureau of Development Services offers her perspectives on the achievements of, and opportunities for, Portland’s permitting and zoning review processes.

December 15, 2023 11:45 am News article

Improvements made to online permitting portal, Development Hub PDX

Upgrades are now available: It’s easier than ever to provide necessary information as well as get construction and trade (electrical, mechanical and plumbing) permits on their way to approval.

December 14, 2023 4:30 pm News article

Design Commission offers advice to advance innovative affordable housing project on small lot

The Design Commission weighed in and offered early guidance on Nov. 16 on a proposed design for a 32-unit affordable housing development at 3606 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.

December 14, 2023 10:00 am News article

Updated NSFR Sample Site Plan just released

An updated New Single Family Residential (NSFR) Sample Site Plan is now available to aid in the permitting process.

December 14, 2023 9:30 am News article

No administrative appeals to be considered during weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas 2023

This affects building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing code appeals.

Updated November 17, 2023 3:45 pm News article

Design Commission endorses housing at Con-Way site

Additional units are proposed for a vibrant Slabtown neighborhood.

November 17, 2023 9:15 am News article

Have a passion for architecture, development and public spaces? Consider joining the Portland Design Commission.

The City of Portland is seeking applications for two upcoming openings, each for a four-year term, on the Design Commission. Persons of color are encouraged to apply.

November 6, 2023 4:30 pm News article

Three local design and historic review experts share insights at prominent national conference

The sold-out National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) annual conference, held in Portland Oct. 11 to 15, featured sessions highlighting innovative building designs and successes in cultural preservation.

October 18, 2023 4:45 pm News article

City of Portland’s DevHub Permitting Portal is Getting Refreshed

Updated graphics, expandable menus and other features will be rolled out later this fall.

October 18, 2023 4:30 pm News article

Statement of Commissioner Rubio and Development Services director Rebecca Esau in response to two-year follow-up on 2021 permitting audit

October 13, 2023 11:15 am News article

Audit Update: Momentous move by Council to consolidate permitting as City reforms continue

This is a two-year follow-up to our 2021 report, Building Permit Audit: Long-standing inability to meet customers’ needs won’t improve without better management, sustained governance.

October 11, 2023 12:01 am News article

Rebecca Esau announces retirement

After six and a half years as director of the Bureau of Development Services, and nearly 30 years of service to the City of Portland, Esau leaves in December with a record of accomplishment.

October 10, 2023 3:30 pm News article

Have questions about residential infill options? Schedule an early assistance appointment

A new early assistance option offered by the Bureau of Development Services is available to describe residential infill options for single-dwelling and multi-dwelling zones.

October 5, 2023 2:30 pm News article

New measures provide faster inspections to address erosion and sediment issues on construction sites

Changes are coming to reduce erosion control inspection wait times, and deliver timely enforcement, to ensure soils and sediment remain on-site.

Updated September 15, 2023 9:30 am News article