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Most City offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, to observe Juneteenth

The City of Portland recognizes Juneteenth as a formal day of remembrance to honor Black American history and the end of slavery in the United States. Learn about Juneteenth.

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Construction and development

Residential and commercial permitting, inspections, and code

News and Notices

Updated Traffic Advisory: Next round of paving on SW Fourth Avenue postponed while roadway striping work continues

6-13-25 Update: Weekend paving and road closure on SW 4th Avenue postponed while roadway striping work continues

Updated Traffic Advisory


Give feedback on zoning code updates to help streamline development

Proposed zoning code updates address parking, exterior improvements, and regulatory improvement. Comments are welcome through Friday, July 18, 2025.

News article


Traffic Advisory: A smoother street is coming to NE Prescott from NE 105th to 115th avenues starting on June 16

The work is expected to last approximately seven business days and conclude on June 25.

Traffic Advisory


Fees for sewer lateral repair and connection permits increasing July 1

Portland Permitting and Development (PP&D) and Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) have partnered to adjust the fees for sewer lateral repair (UR) and sewer connection (UC) permits to ensure full cost recovery for this important program.

News article


Reminder: Join us this Saturday for a sneak peek of the iconic new Washington Park Reservoir

Join the Portland Water Bureau and the Public Works Service Area for a celebration at the Washington Park Reservoir site from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 14!

Press release


Construction and Maintenance

Fall 2018
Summer 2019
Construction began in Spring 2025 and will take up to a year to complete.

Upcoming 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.

8:00 am 10:00 am
Rescheduled
Public Meeting
Available Online

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)

The July 2025 meeting of the Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is cancelled. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 8 to 10 a.m.

8:00 am 10:00 am
Cancelled
Public Meeting

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.

8:00 am 10:00 am
Public Meeting
Available Online

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