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This allowance supports the development of new multifamily housing units on smaller lots while not compromising the safety of residents when evacuating a building during a fire.
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Property owners want to reduce their reliance on the energy grid and promote cleaner and more sustainable sources of electricity. The City of Portland is testing new approaches in the review of permits for solar panel arrays.
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This three-month effort seeks to streamline evaluations of residential solar panel installations requiring engineering reviews.
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The City Council will receive updates from development review bureaus on efforts to improve permitting services and discuss proposed updates to city policies.
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PBOT offers the Winter Healthy Businesses program. The following information provides additional PF&R Fire Marshal's Office permit guidelines for tents/canopies and keeping other winter equipment clear of pedestrian zones.
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