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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.
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Are you a public works permit customer interested in advising the permitting process in Portland? Apply to serve on the Development Review Advisory Committee
The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one position for a three-year term on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Sunday, Oct. 15.
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Additional sinks now allowed in detached structures
The Bureau of Development Services rescinded its Additional Sink Covenant Code Guide and its policy of requiring covenants for additional sinks in detached structures as part of planning and zoning review.
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Resources are available to help set up child care businesses in Portland
Navigating all of the requirements to establish a child care business can be daunting. The City of Portland provides information to understand the building permit and land use review processes involved.
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New residential, plumbing and electrical codes expected to take effect Oct. 1, 2023
Learn more about anticipated phase-in periods and deadlines for submitting permit requests under previous code editions.
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Portland City Council unanimously commits to consolidate city permitting
The Council seeks the creation of “a consolidated single permitting entity… with clear authority, responsibility and accountability.”
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Share your ideas on updates to floodplain development requirements
The City of Portland seeks comments on proposed updates to regulations governing development in floodplains. These changes aim to reduce future flood risks and ensure that homes and businesses located in flood-prone areas continue to qualify for federal flood insurance and disaster relief funds.
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Interested in helping guide the permitting process in Portland? Apply to serve on the Development Review Advisory Committee
The City of Portland is seeking interested land use planning professionals to serve in one position for a three-year term on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Sunday, July 30.
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Enhanced dashboard provides greater transparency, predictability for building permit review
As part of ongoing efforts to improve the City of Portland’s permitting processes, the Portland Permit Metric Dashboard is updated to offer information that helps customers understand the average times involved in different phases of the permit review process.
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Follow these requirements to submit a permit application under fees in effect before July 1, 2023
Fees for building permit applications will change. Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees.
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Bureau of Development Services fee changes, effective July 1, 2023
Learn more about the new fees.
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No administrative appeals to be considered on Wednesday, July 5
There will not be a weekly Administrative Appeals Board meeting held during the week of July 3, 2023.
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Interim noise control rule on construction activities due to heat
Effective May 15, 2023, construction activities may begin at 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday without a noise variance when the temperature predicted by the National Weather Service is expected to exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit by 3 p.m.
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Planning a project? Do this first: Find your zoning using Portland Maps
Thinking about building an accessory dwelling unit? Got an exterior project in mind? It’s important to find out what zoning rules apply to your property. Even if your project does not require a building permit, you will still need to follow zoning requirements.
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City Council allows deferral of system development charge payments for new housing units
The new temporary policy is one tool to incentivize the development of needed housing.
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Interested in helping guide the permitting process in Portland? Apply to serve on the Development Review Advisory Committee
The City of Portland is seeking interested land use planning professionals to serve in one position for a three-year term on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Sunday, April 30.
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Rubio, Development Services release results of housing production survey
To better understand some of the constraints affecting the building of needed housing units in Portland, the City surveyed development professionals to identify changes that may achieve development more quickly.
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Portland achieving results through innovations in its solar permitting process
Property owners want to reduce their reliance on the energy grid and promote cleaner and more sustainable sources of electricity. The City of Portland is testing new approaches in the review of permits for solar panel arrays.
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Development Services, Fire and Rescue to launch pilot for reviewing solar permit applications
This three-month effort seeks to streamline evaluations of residential solar panel installations requiring engineering reviews.
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Portland welcomes its new Building Official
The Bureau of Development Services announces the selection of Matt Rozzell as the City of Portland’s new Building Official, beginning Thursday, Dec. 22.
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