News
Deconstruction Ordinance Expansion
Portland’s existing deconstruction ordinance is expanding. Effective on and after January 20, 2020 permit applications for demolition of a house or duplex built in 1940 or earlier will be required to deconstruct using a Certified Deconstruction Contractor.
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Residential Permit Night Temporary Suspension
Residential Permit Night is being temporarily suspended due to the implementation of our new web-based plan review software that is placing additional demands on our staff.
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ProjectDox Version Update Occurring Friday, November 8, 2019
The Electronic Plan Review system (ProjectDox) will be unavailable starting at noon on November 8, 2019 for a version update. ProjectDox should be fully functional on Monday, November 11, 2019.
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New Deadline on Building Code Appeal Applications
Effective Thursday, November 7, 2019 the deadline for submitting a building code appeal changes from Monday to Thursday. The City must be in receipt of a building code appeal application no later than 9 a.m. on Thursday for an appeal request to be reviewed by the board the following Wednesday.
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Notice of New Portland Transportation Administrative Rule TRN 1.28 Curb Extensions for Buildings and Planning Actions
Transportation is seeking to adopt a new administrative rule. TRN 1.28 Curb Extensions for Buildings and Planning Actions clarifies under what conditions curb extensions will be required in relation to corner reconstruction.
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New Program from BDS: Remote Video Re-inspections (RVR)
The Remote Inspection Program provides an alternative to on-site inspection for situations requiring minor corrections.
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News for Property Line Adjustment Applicants
News for Property Line Adjustment Applicants Effective immediately, there are changes to the process for Property Line Adjustments (PLAs) for new applications or submitted applications that have not already received a checksheet.
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Electronic Plan Review Available for All Process Managed Permits
Development Services rolled out PDX ePlans (electronic plan review) as an option for all Process Managed projects as of January 2019.
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Try Our New Online Permitting Tool
Our new online permitting tool is now available to customers! Development Hub will fully replace our old permitting system by August 1, 2019.
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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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Inspections Scheduling System Updated to Include Details on Erosion Control Inspection Requirements
Development Services is updating the interactive voice response (IVR) Inspection Request system message to include important details on Erosion Control Inspections (IVR Inspection #200), effective today.
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New Field Issuance Remodel (FIR) Program Webpage
Are you a contractor who performs routine alterations and additions on one-or-two family dwellings or accessory structures or construction of new detached accessory structures? Are you a homeowner look for a contractor for your home remodeling project? The Field Issuance Remodel (FIR) might be right
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Revisions to Program Guide on Permit Extensions, Abandonment, Expiration and Reactivations
The Bureau of Development Services made updates to the Program Guide on Permit Extensions, Abandonment, Expiration and Reactivations in November 2018. After having used the guide for a few months, staff and customers have identified several opportunities for clarification.
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2019 Residential Permit Night Schedule
Working on a home improvement project? Building a new residence? Can’t make it to the Development Services Center during regular business hours? In 2019, the Bureau of Development Services is offering Residential Permit Night on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month.
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