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This service provides an option for Development Services customers who want to obtain information about development. Interested customers can book a 15-minute appointment with a Development Services employee.
Portland City Council adopts updates to city’s tree code, strengthening tree preservation
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A new ordinance updates the city’s tree policies to promote greater preservation of trees when development occurs in certain types of commercial zones and to promote the preservation of larger trees in other development situations.
Website Feedback Survey
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The Bureau of Development Services now offers a faster and easier way to apply for a building or trade permit online through Development Hub PDX.
Permit Intake and Response Time Delays
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We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to support the construction industry and our local economy during these difficult times.
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Accepting proposals for community projects that address the climate crisis in a way that advances racial and social justice.
Most BDS permit fees increasing Dec. 1; You can still submit a complete permit application to avoid increases
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Many permit fees for the Bureau of Development Services will increase on Dec. 1. Here are guidelines for how to submit a completed building permit application and avoid the fee increases.
Fees for building code appeals increasing Dec. 1; Administrative Appeals Board will not meet on Dec. 2, Dec. 30
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In recognition of the cost of doing business during a pandemic, and due to the increased complexity of processing appeals (building, mechanical, plumbing electrical and floating structures), the fees for submitting appeals have been adjusted.
Members of the public encouraged to apply for open position on Historic Landmarks Commission by Dec. 31
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The City of Portland, through the Bureau of Development Services, is seeking applicants for an at-large member of the public to serve a four-year term on the Historic Landmarks Commission. The deadline to apply is Thursday, Dec. 31.
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The Bureau of Development Services proposed fee increases across most of its services, effective Dec. 1, 2020. These fee increases were approved by the Portland City Council on Oct. 28, 2020.
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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.
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Public testimony invited for Portland City Council consideration of tree code updates Oct. 29
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The public is invited to review and provide testimony before the City Council on a package of updates to Portland’s tree code relating to the removal of exemptions from requirements to preserve and plant trees in certain development situations.
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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.
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Send us your feedback about solar permits by Monday, October 12, 2020 at 5:00 PM
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The Administrative Rule provides guidance on implementing Title 29 of the Portland City Code (PCC), which governs property maintenance regulations related to minimum property maintenance standards within the City of Portland.
Chapter 24.85 Updated
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On Wednesday September 16, 2020 Portland City Council passed an ordinance that updates PCC Chapter 24.85, Seismic Design Requirements for Existing Buildings.
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