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Residential and commercial permitting, inspections, and code
The purpose of this administrative rule is to guide the implementation of temporary System Development Charge (SDC) exemptions for residential housing projects within the City of Portland. Public comments on this draft rule will be accepted through noon on Monday, May 11.
Public notice
During construction, all travelers will be asked to detour to NE Klickitat Street. Sidewalks will remain open at all times for pedestrians.
Traffic advisory
Innovative Housing, Inc. has completed construction on a redevelopment and expansion in Powellhurst-Gilbert. The new Garden Park Estates consists of 117 energy-efficient affordable homes, studios to 3-bedrooms, including 25 units of Permanent Supportive Housing.
Updated Blog post
After a complaint, the Ombudsman investigated how Urban Forestry reviews some development permits for compliance with street tree planting standards. In December, the Ombudsman sent a memo to Parks Director Adena Long identifying concerns with the review fee and the clarity of City Code provisions.
Updated Report
Read the April 3, 2026 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of April 6.
Newsletter
PHB invites qualified development teams to submit qualifications to develop affordable rental or homeownership housing on two PHB-owned sites: Mt. Tabor Site and Burnside Site. Mandatory Pre-Submission Developer Info Session on April 9. Please register. Submissions due: May 8, 2026 at 3:00 pm (PDT).
The April 2026 meeting of the Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is cancelled. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 21, from 8 to 10 a.m.
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.
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.
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