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Deadline extended: Have a passion for enhancing Portland's historic and architectural heritage? Consider joining the Historic Landmarks Commission
The City of Portland is seeking applications for a public-at-large member to serve a four-year term on the Historic Landmarks Commission. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due Wednesday, Nov. 16.
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Statement of the Bureau of Development Services on approval of a Land Use Compatibility Statement for non-fossil fuel operations at Zenith Energy
The Bureau of Development Services approved a Land Use Compatibility Statement (LUCS) for Zenith Energy Terminal Holdings, LLC. Zenith’s LUCS application includes several proposed changes as it phases out crude oil at its Northwest Portland terminal and transitions to renewable fuels.
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Have a passion for architecture, development and public spaces? Consider joining the Portland Design Commission
The City of Portland is seeking applications for an interested person to serve a four-year term on the Portland Design Commission. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due Wednesday, Oct. 19.
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Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees before July 1, 2022
Fees for building permit applications will change on July 1, 2022. Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees.
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Fee changes for the Bureau of Development Services, effective July 1, 2022
Learn more about the fee increases.
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Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under current zoning code by June 30, 2022
Changes to the City of Portland's zoning code will take effect soon. Learn more about how to submit a permit application if you wish to have the current zoning code apply to your project.
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Information on commercial building permit application for 12350 NE Sandy Blvd.
There has been much interest expressed in a commercial building permit application for a proposed redevelopment of a former Kmart store at 12350 NE Sandy Blvd.
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: Have a passion for enhancing Portland's historic and architectural heritage? Consider joining the Historic Landmarks Commission
The City of Portland is seeking applications to serve a four-year term on the Historic Landmarks Commission. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due Sunday, May 1.
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New historic resources zoning changes take effect March 1
The Historic Resources Code Project, recently adopted by the City Council, sets new rules for changes to buildings in certain historic areas. Learn more about how these changes may affect development projects.
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Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under current zoning code before Feb. 28, 2022
Changes to the City of Portland's zoning code will go into effect on March 1, 2022. Learn more about how to submit a permit application if you wish to have the current zoning code apply to your project.
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Public Notices - Land Use Notice of Proposals, Hearings, Staff Reports, More
Current land use review notices, environmental plan checks & type III staff reports are posted. Find a Notice of Proposal, Notice of Decision, Notice of Hearing, Notice of Appeal or a Land Use Notice. You can also get Zoning Cases and Zoning Permit information.
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City Council to discuss ongoing permitting improvement efforts at Jan. 25 work session
The City Council will receive updates from development review bureaus on efforts to improve permitting services and discuss proposed updates to city policies.
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Comments requested on proposed administrative rule for Private Rights-of-ways
The Bureau of Development Services seeks public comment on a proposed administrative rule governing private rights-of-ways (Streets, Alleys, Shared Courts, Common Greens and Pedestrian Connections).
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Now available! Development permits and land use reviews research tool
Research building permits and new development projects online. Get information about commercial permits, facility permits, land use reviews and residential permits now. Metro reports are now available in Portland Maps. Search, filter and sort data and quickly create customized permits reports.
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City of Portland Design Review team’s efforts noted in DeMuro Award for Jim Fisher Volvo restoration
Award citation lists City as partner in helping restore iconic West Burnside building
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Updates to online permitting services and plans for re-entry to the Development Services Center
Learn more about improvements to online permitting services and plans to welcome customers back to the City of Portland’s Development Services Center.
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City Council approves measures to assist businesses in recovery from the pandemic
Businesses, entrepreneurs, and providers of affordable housing and services can take advantage of temporary suspensions of some zoning requirements to assist in improvements to their facilities and enable faster economic recovery.
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City of Portland denies Land Use Compatibility Statement for Zenith Energy
The City of Portland, through the Bureau of Development Services, is denying a request from Zenith Energy to issue a Land Use Compatibility Statement necessary for the renewal of its air quality permit issued by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.
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Interim Rule Update for Private Right-of-Ways
Learn more about interim changes to the Administrative Rule for Private Rights-of-Ways (Streets, Alleys, Shared Courts, Common Greens and Pedestrian Connections).
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Major updates to the City’s housing-related zoning rules coming August 1
Changes will increase housing supply and accessibility for low-, moderate- and middle-income Portlanders; addresses houselessness and lack of affordable apartments and homes for community members.
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