News
Exciting updates coming to application process for New Single-Family Residences and Detached ADUs
The City of Portland's Bureau of Development Services is excited to announce significant improvements to its application process for New Single-Family Residences (NSFR) and New Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) permits, set to roll out on Thursday, April 25.
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Notice of Proposed Amendments to Lien Reduction Review Administrative Rule
The purpose of the Lien Reduction Review Administrative Rule is to provide guidance for processing requests to reduce existing liens on properties, resulting from an enforcement action taken pursuant to Portland City Code Section 3.30.040 and Chapter 29.70.
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Follow these requirements to submit a permit application under fees in effect before July 1, 2024
Fees for permits are proposed to change. Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees.
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Bureau of Development Services proposes fee changes, effective July 1, 2024
Learn more about the proposed fee changes and how you can share your views.
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Events
Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)
The Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is an advisory body representing those with interests in the outcomes of policies, budgets, regulations, and procedures that affect development review processes. Its meetings are regularly held on the third Thursday of the month from 8 to 10 a.m.
4/18/24 - Design Commission Hearing Agenda
Regularly scheduled Design Commission Hearings are the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
4/22/24 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda
Regularly scheduled Historic Landmarks Commission Hearings are the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.
5/2/24 - Design Commission Hearing Agenda
Regularly scheduled Design Commission Hearings are the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
Past Meetings and Hearings
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