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Bureau of Development Services honored with 2021 Hard Hat Safety Award
This annual prize, awarded by the Daily Journal of Commerce, recognizes best practices in promoting safety in construction activity.
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Field Issuance Remodel program adapts to meet growing demand for efficient permitting and review of residential projects
The Field Issuance Remodel program offers residential remodeling contractors one point-of-contact to streamline the permitting and inspection process. BDS staff innovated to add more contractors without expanding staffing.
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Updated Policies on Permit Extensions, Abandonment and Expiration, and Reactivation Requests and New Online Requests
The program guide for policies on when permits may be extended, when they are abandoned or expire, and when they may be reactivated after expiration has been updated.
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Apply for building or trade permits anytime through Development Hub PDX
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.
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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.
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Learn How to Submit Plans Electronically with the ePlans Team
Watch our training videos to learn how to submit plans electronically
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Disaster Preparedness- Prepare Your Home for an Earthquake
For week three of Building Safety Month 2020, we'll learn about preparing our communities and homes in the event of a disaster. Helpful video details how to prepare your home for an earthquake.
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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.
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Building Code Appeals
We want you to be aware of the building (plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and floating structures) code appeal process.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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(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.
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Update: The City of Portland Completed Successful Migration to Upgraded Permitting Software
Normal Business Hours Resume Monday, Feb. 10, 2020.
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Building Official Determination: Congregate Living Facility or Dwelling Unit?
The Bureau of Development Services has a new Building Official Determination that clarifies the difference between a dwelling unit and a congregate living facility in the building code.
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