Services, Guides, and Information
431 services and resources found
Oregon Department of Agriculture
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Oregon Department of Agriculture website. The Oregon Department of Agriculture remains able to serve the changing needs of Oregon’s diverse agricultural and food sectors to maintain and enhance a healthy natural resource base and strong economy in rural and urban communities across the state.
Oregon Department of Energy
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Oregon Department of Energy website.
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
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DEQ's mission is to be a leader in restoring, maintaining and enhancing the quality of Oregon's air, land and water.
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Asbestos Information
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For questions regarding asbestos and the rules governing renovation, repairs and removal of asbestos-containing material.
Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development
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State of Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development website. Planning for thriving communities and protecting Oregon's natural resources legacy.
Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC)
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Oregon Electrical Code Program website. The division works with building officials, technical committees, advisory boards, and the public to adopt, amend, and interpret the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC). This code applies to all nonexempt electrical installations and alterations.
Oregon Fire Code (OFC)
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Oregon Fire Code website.
Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
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Helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental and social well-being.
Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) website
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Some review types (Type I and Ix) can only be appealed to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) at the state level. For more information, please visit the LUBA website or call them at 503-373-1265.
Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code (OMSC)
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Oregon Mechanical Building Code (OMSC) website. Establishes the minimum requirements for the design, installation, alteration and inspection of mechanical systems that are permanently installed and utilized to provide control of environmental conditions and related processes within buildings.
Oregon Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)
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For worker safety issues including the use of asbestos or lead-based paint, please contact OSHA.
Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC)
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The Plumbing Code Program website. The division works with building officials, technical committees, advisory boards, and the public to adopt, amend, and interpret the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC).
Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC)
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Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC) website. The division works with building officials, technical committees, advisory boards, and the public to adopt, amend, and interpret the Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC).
Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 197.360
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ORS 197.360 lists the requirements to qualify for an expedited land division review.
Oregon Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC)
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The Oregon Small Business Development Center Network provides advising, training, online courses and resources for businesses throughout our state. Our 19 centers and 44 locations assist business people in every aspect of business development and management. Visit their website for more information.
Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners
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The Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners (Board/OSBAE) was established by the Oregon Legislature in 1919 to protect public health, safety, and welfare through regulating the practice of architecture.
The mission of the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying is to regulate the practices of engineering, land surveying, photogrammetric mapping, and water right examination in the State as they relate to the welfare of the public in safeguarding life, health and property.
Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC)
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Oregon Structural Specialty Code website. The division works with the Building Codes Structures Board and the Construction Industry Energy Board to adopt the latest editions of the base model codes for the new Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC).
Original Art Mural Permits
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City of Portland original art mural permit information and application.
OSHA Restrooms and Sanitation Requirements
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) requires employers to provide all workers with sanitary and immediately-available toilet facilities (restrooms). Read more about OSHA requirements for portable restrooms.
Other types of short-term rentals
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There are situations in which the operation of a short-term rental does not require a Type A permit or a Type B conditional use, nor a long-term resident. These situations apply when the zoning for a property, and the building’s use or occupancy, allows for commercial transient lodging.
Overlay Zones
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Get information about overlay zones.
Overview of the Zoning Code
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Learn more about zoning regulations, the hierarchy of regulations, zoning code administration, and land use services.
In 2021, BDS advisory group meetings are being held online. When Development Services meetings are held in person again, these are the parking validation instructions and directions to the parking garage.
Permit a project through the FIR Program
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For FIR registered contractors. The FIR Program permit process differs from the regular permit process. Find out what projects can be permitted through the FIR Program. Get applications and forms. Learn how to apply for a permit through the FIR Program. Check the status of a FIR permit application.
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