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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Updates
Read news from BPS about DOZA, Comp Plan, multi-dwelling zones, neighborhood contact code requirements, residential infill, Willamette River, Equitable Housing Strategy and the bike parking code.
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Lunch & Learn - Basics of Erosion and Sediment Control in Residential Development - Oct. 19, 2018
On Oct. 19, Development Services hosted a Lunch & Learn on the basics of erosion and sediment control in residential development.
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Changes to Requirements Around Residential Demolitions, Major Residential Alterations and Additions
The following changes regarding residential demolitions and major residential alterations and additions became effective as of July 1, 2018: Definition of demolition & documentation.
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POPS Update About the Master Address Repository Integration With TRACS
We're excited to share an update about the Master Address Repository (MAR) integration with TRACS; this integration streamlines the process needed to create addresses.
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BPS Updates
Read news from BPS about the Comp Plan, Central City 2035, Better Housing by Design, DOZA and a long range plan for the South Reach of the Willamette.
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Proposed Administrative Rules for Residential Demolitions
You may have seen that Portland City Council passed an ordinance in February 2018 to address asbestos and lead-based paint in residential demolitions. While the ordinance took effect immediately, the implementation will happen July 1.
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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability Updates
Read news from BPS about the Comp Plan, Inclusionary Zoning, historic resources and a PSU project uncovering racist covenants in Portland.
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City Improving How Neighbors Can Learn About New Development
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, in coordination with BDS staff, is requesting comments about updating the Zoning Code to provide for earlier and more opportunities for developers to speak with neighbors.
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Lunch & Learn: PBOT Traffic Manual — What's New?
Are you planning on closing any portion of the public street or sidewalk to construct, store or work in the City of Portland? Need to know how to properly close and set up traffic control? Our next Lunch & Learn will be at noon on Feb. 14, 2018 at the CH2M Center’s Lincoln Conference Room.
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State approves Portland's 2035 Comprehensive Plan
The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) issued an order approving Portland’s 2035 Comprehensive Plan and responding to objections raised against the new plan and associated implementation measures.
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