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Translated Documents
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Get the building permit application and the electrical, mechanical and plumbing permit applications translated into Spanish, Chinese, Russian, and Vietnamese languages. Find all translated applications from Development Services.
Tree Plan Requirements for Development Permits
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Get information about Urban Forestry permitting requirements for Development and construction projects. Tree plans must be included in a building permit application.
Tree Preservation Inspections
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Learn more about protecting trees during construction before and after work begins. If you're building a home or renovating a home, you might need a tree preservation inspection.
Tree Protection and Inspection Information
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Projects will not get final approval until tree inspections are approved. Use this checklist to plan and prepare for tree protection during construction or renovation. Find out how to schedule your tree inspection. Learn about prohibited activities in the root protection zone.
Get helpful information about tree preservation, tree removal and tree review. Learn more about when a tree review is required. Find out if tree review is required in Johnson Creek Plan District, in the Pleasant Valley overlay resource zone and learn about correcting violations and tree removal.
Tree Reviews
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The purpose of a tree review is to provide a process to evaluate whether mitigation proposed for tree removal is both appropriate and adequate, considering the purpose of the regulations that limit removal. Get the land use review application and the early assistance application online.
How to calculate the floor area ratio in single-dwelling zones.
Unincorporated Multnomah County and Zoning Code
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The City of Portland administers the Portland Zoning Code for specific areas of Unincorporated Multnomah County. Get required forms like the application for land use reviews and the early assistance application.
Learn more about a list of URM buildings in Portland, how it was developed and updated, and its limitations.
Learn more about unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings and how they perform during an earthquake. Find out about possible measures that can be taken to mitigate the hazards posed by URM buildings. Learn about URM buildings in Portland and a brief history of development of regulations.
Uploading Documents to ProjectDox
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Once you have submitted your application form and you have been invited to a project in ProjectDox, you may upload your electronic files to ProjectDox.
These are general instructions on how to upload files into ProjectDox using the Files Tab. If you are the owner of a task, you can also upload files vie the Task eForm.
USGS Earthquake Hazards Information
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Find recent or historic earthquakes, lists, information on selected significant earthquakes, earthquake resources by state, or find webservices.
General information and help using the IVR (Interactive Voice Response) system to request inspections and inspections results. Learn more about how to schedule a building inspection using an IVR number or a permit number. Use the IVR for an easy way to book an inspection or get inspection results.
Valuation Methods
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Learn more about how the Bureau of Development Systems values projects. How fair market value is set for new construction, new additions and other types of work.
Learn more about standards that increase the physical accessibility of dwelling units, known as visitability standards.
W-3 Small Meter Sizing Worksheet
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The W-3 worksheet is used to determine the correct meter size for all fixtures (such as sinks, toilets, and hose bibs) served by a meter.
Washington County, Oregon Building Services
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Washington County, Oregon Building Services website. Get information about Washington County permits, inspections, reports, applications and other services on the Washington County, Oregon Building Services website.
The third step to getting a permit is learning what you need when you apply for a building permit, site development permit or zoning permit that needs plan review with the City of Portland. Get minimum submittal requirements for all building permits, zoning permits and site development permits.
Where to Find Contractors
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How to find a licensed contractor in the City of Portland. Get information about how to search for a contractor's license. Find out if a contractor has outstanding issues with a license.
Who Can Cancel a Permit?
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Get information about who can cancel a permit at all steps of the permit process. Learn more about what the City does with plans from a cancelled project. Find out who can can cancel a building permit and how to cancel your application before or after you get a permit.
Reduce the risk of wildfire. Learn about fire-resistant construction like roof coverings, safer siding for walls, heat-resistant windows, decks and fire safety, fire-rated outside doors and more. Read tips for wildfire-resistant landscape planning and emergency planning. (Also known as Brochure 11)
Information on installing a wood stove, fireplace wood stove insert or chimney in the City of Portland. Learn more about when you need permits or inspections for fireplaces. Get legal requirements and safety tips for fireplaces, wood stoves fireplace inserts and more. Also known as Brochure 4.
Zoning and Land Use
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Link to Zoning and Land Use program page
General information regarding planning services other than land use reviews. Includes information about fees and links to application forms.
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