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Zoning Information Line

Development Services

bds@portlandoregon.gov

503-823-7526

Monday through Friday from 8 am - 5 pm. Leave a message with a phone number, the project address, and your questions.

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City Council waives design review for exterior lighting, security gates in some commercial areas

News Article

May 14, 2021 4:55 pm

On March 3, the Portland City Council approved an emergency ordinance that temporarily makes it easier for businesses to install exterior lighting and security gates at the entrances of buildings in design overlay zones.

New features coming to Portland’s electronic plan review system

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May 13, 2021 11:20 am

The City of Portland is upgrading its ProjectDox platform for electronic review of development plans, providing easier ways for customers to upload documents and respond to comments.

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Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees before June 30, 2021

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Updated

May 3, 2021 8:15 am

Beginning July 1, 2021, fees for building permit applications are proposed to increase. Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees.

Have questions about development permits and zoning? Schedule a free 15-minute virtual appointment with an expert

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April 19, 2021 8:00 am

A new service offered by the Bureau of Development Services and other permitting bureaus provides free 15-minute virtual appointments with planners, reviewers and permit staff to answer basic questions about development projects.

Got Questions? Schedule a free 15-minute appointment with building permit and zoning experts at portland.gov/bds/15-min.

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