Services, Guides, and Information
217 services and resources found
Retaining Wall
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Get the building permit application and other forms you might need for a complete retaining wall permit application. Then, apply online for a retaining wall residential permit. Find out if you need a permit for a retaining wall.
River Reviews
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Learn more about the City of Portland's River Review process. Get the land use review application and the early assistance application. Find helpful information about next steps for a River Review.
SCORE Portland
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SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, helps small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals. SCORE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Visit their website to learn more.
Search for Active Land Use Review Cases
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Look up land use review cases by case type, neighborhood, historic and conservation district and date range. Portland Maps has information about active land use review cases online.
Search for Commercial Construction Permits on PortlandMaps
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Search Development Services maps for commercial construction permits. Find current permits, permits in review and more using an online map of Portland.
Search for Completed Land Use Review Cases
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Review completed land use applications, including land use reviews, pre-application conferences, early assistance appointments and public registry files with GovQA. You must have the land use case number and create a GovQA account to find completed land use review cases online.
Search for Permits Using an Address, Application Number or IVR Number
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Search for a new or old permit by address, application number or IVR number. Find permit information on Portland Maps.
Share your feedback with Development Services.
Septic Evaluations: Septic Review Certifications, Authorization Notices and Site Evaluation Reports
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Properties use septic systems for sanitary disposal if they do not have physical and/or legal access to public sanitary sewer. Learn about how to obtain septic approval for development on properties that already have a septic system or vacant land that will need a septic system.
Properties use septic systems for sanitary disposal if they do not have physical or legal access to a public sewer. Learn about applying for septic permits for new construction, alteration and repairs in Multnomah County. Get the application forms and information about septic installation permits.
Share your thoughts about new development projects. Learn about the best time to give your input about development projects in your neighborhood. Find out who to talk to about construction projects. Become part of the planning process with community feedback and action.
Learn about accessory short-term rental (ASTR) permits in existing homes. Find out if bedrooms are up to code, if rental rooms are permitted and if bedrooms or basement units are legal. Read historical code requirements for windows in short-term apartments.
Sign and Awning Permits
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Apply for permanent sign permits and awning permits. Get the sign permit application and all the required materials you need to prepare for a completed application. Learn about the different types of signs and when you need a sign permit.
Sign Permits- Applications and Forms
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Get all signs permit applications and signs forms here. Need a sign for your business? Get required permit forms here.
Register A-boards and portable signs. Get the Portable / A-Board Sign Registration form and learn how to apply.
Solar Permits
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Apply for solar permits online using DevHub. Learn about solar permitting, application types, submittal requirements and fees to install solar panels and solar water heating systems in residential and commercial buildings.
Get information about structural engineering and design requirements for new and existing commercial buildings and projects in the City of Portland. Find information about phased seismic agreements, updated seismic cost triggers for URM buildings and seismic evaluations.
Get information about structural engineering and miscellaneous structures.
The Black American Chamber of Commerce (B.A.C.C.)
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Visit their website to learn more about this community-based organization focused on helping make the world around us a better, happier place. They organize weekly business networking events, exciting community-building events, and provide scholarships for the leaders of tomorrow.
Trade Permits Applications and Forms
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Get all trade permit applications and signs forms here. Find electrical, plumbing and mechanical applications and forms. Get translated trade permit applications.
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.
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