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Permitting & Development’s Land Use Services division is pleased to partner with Prosper Portland’s Office of Small Business at its monthly community office hours to offer helpful information about how the City’s zoning rules affect small businesses.
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The proposed policy sets processes and fines related to the release of chemical residues or other substances beyond a detention facility’s premises. Written comments are welcome through Sunday, July 26.
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Bureau of Emergency Communications’ efforts to recruit, hire, and train employees helped address the Bureau’s staffing crisis and reduce 911 wait times. We make recommendations to help improve training timelines, increase trainee retention, and reduce resistance to training program changes.
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Portland's Safe Blocks Program wants to hear from you! We are interested in your opinions and feelings about safety in your local area, especially if you live, work, or are connected to one of the following neighborhoods: Eliot; Hazelwood; Lents; Portsmouth; and Powellhurst-Gilbert.
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If you love trees and want to give back to your community, the Neighborhood Tree Steward Program might be for you!
Join us at this community 5K Fun Run to help share info and promote Urban Forestry's free tree planting and care programs.
The Community Board for Police Accountability is the independent governing body in the City’s new Oversight System.
The City of Portland is introducing a new system to manage supplier registration, bidding, and contracting processes. This worksession will help both new and existing suppliers successfully register in the new City supplier system.
The July 2026 meeting of the Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is cancelled. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, Aug. 20.
Portland Permitting & Development's Land Use Services team is supporting Prosper Portland's Office of Small Business to provide helpful information and resources for small business owners.
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