Services, Guides, and Information
217 services and resources found
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 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.
Original Art Mural Permits
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City of Portland original art mural permit information and application.
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.
The fourth step to getting a permit in the City of Portland is to learn about the permit review process from start to finish. Find out how to send us your plans, send us your corrections or changes to your plans and how to pay for your permits.
Permit Review Process
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Learn about the permit review process from start to finish- submitting your plans, making corrections and how to pay for permits. Get the permit revision application, permit revision guidelines or find out how to apply for a permit fee waiver. Find out how the permit process works and then apply.
Permits and Inspections Applications
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Get all permit applications from Development Services. Find the list of building permit applications and trade permit applications. Need a list of all BDS permit applications, start here.
Permits and Inspections Brochures
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Get all permit and inspections brochures from Development Services. Getting started on a development project and want to learn more about permits and inspections? PDFs have helpful information about getting started with development projects. Looking for BDS brochures 1-31, start here.
Get estimates for Personal Wireless Service Facilities land use reviews. Learn more about estimated fees for land use reviews. Find fees for equipment cabinets or shelters, new development, alterations and more. Get estimates for conditional use review, design review, environmental review and more.
Apply for a personal wireless service facilities permit. Get all application forms. Find out how to complete your radio frequency (RF) application. Learn more about mutual tolling options for cell phone antennae mounted on buildings and cell towers, TV broadcasting equipment and more.
Get information about all of the plan districts in the City of Portland. Find out if your site is in a plan district and get plan district regulations.
Plan Review Groups
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Permit review process information. Learn more about which groups review a project.
Planned Development Reviews
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Planned Developments are intended to allow for creative development while assuring that development will complement the existing neighborhood character. Read more about planned development reviews and get the land use review application, the early assistance application and other forms online.
Portland Zoning Maps
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Search for an address in the zoning map. Read about base zones, historic and conservation districts. Learn about natural resource management plans. Find information about overlay zones and plan districts in the City of Portland.
Learn how to use PortlandMaps. Search for land use cases and permits using these help guides. If you need to download data about land use cases, permits and more, start here. Find tips for how to run permits searches. Or use the permit dashboard reports to see all permits in review.
Pre-Application Conferences
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You need a pre-application conference for all Type III and IV land use reviews before submitting an application. Learn more about pre-application conferences and find out if you need one for your development project.
Pre-Permit Zoning Plan Check
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Get a pre-permit zoning plan check for large projects and for complex projects. Learn more about pre-permit zoning plan checks and find out if you need one. Get information about application requirements online now.
These Bureau of Development Services (BDS) fees were replaced by new fee schedules on July 1, 2023. This page lists fee schedules in effect from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.
Get the property line adjustment application. Learn more and apply for a property line adjustment in the City of Portland. Move lot lines, relocate lot lines and get information about a common lot line.
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