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BDS Announces Search for Volunteers to Serve on the Historic Landmarks Commission
The Bureau of Development Services has announced a search for anyone interested in filling a vacancy on the City of Portland Historic Landmarks Commission.
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Adopted administrative rule gives clearer guidance on when major public trail improvements are required
If you apply to develop or redevelop one of more than 550 properties with a major public trail designation on the City of Portland’s Official Zoning Map, you may be required to grant an easement and make trail improvements as part of your project.
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Changes to Requirements Around Residential Demolitions, Major Residential Alterations and Additions
The following changes regarding residential demolitions and major residential alterations and additions became effective as of July 1, 2018: Definition of demolition & documentation.
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Lunch & Learn - Zoning Code Updates in the Central City - Development along the Willamette River Central Reach
Thursday, June 21, 2018 | FREE - Noon - 1 p.m. | Bureau of Development Services Room 2500 C (2nd Floor) 1900 SW 4th Ave Portland, OR. 97201
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POPS Update About the Master Address Repository Integration With TRACS
We're excited to share an update about the Master Address Repository (MAR) integration with TRACS; this integration streamlines the process needed to create addresses.
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BPS Updates
Read news from BPS about the Comp Plan, Central City 2035, Better Housing by Design, DOZA and a long range plan for the South Reach of the Willamette.
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Updates to the Central City Plan District
The final City Council vote on Central City 2035 Plan is scheduled for June 6, 2018. The plan would be effective on July 9, 2018 and is implemented through the Central City Plan District in the Portland Zoning Code.
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Proposed Administrative Rule Would Offer Clearer Guidance on Requirements for Major Public Trail Improvements
If you apply to develop or redevelop one of more than 550 properties with a major public trail designation on the City of Portland’s Official Zoning Map, you may be required to grant an easement and make trail improvements as part of your project.
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Do You Know How Code Updates to Implement the 2035 Comprehensive Plan May Affect You?
Portland’s new 2035 Comprehensive Plan will take effect on May 24, 2018, at 1 p.m. It’s a long-range plan that helps the City prepare for and manage expected population and employment growth, as well as plan for and coordinate major public investments.
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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability Updates
Read news from BPS about the Comp Plan, Inclusionary Zoning, historic resources and a PSU project uncovering racist covenants in Portland.
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Bureau of Development Services Plays an Important Role in Creating Safety Standards for Unreinforced Masonry Buildings
Bureau of Development Services (BDS) Structural Engineer Amit Kumar knows that if an earthquake hits the Portland area, the 1,650 structures of this type will be in dire jeopardy of collapsing. He’s working to prevent that from happening.
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City Improving How Neighbors Can Learn About New Development
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, in coordination with BDS staff, is requesting comments about updating the Zoning Code to provide for earlier and more opportunities for developers to speak with neighbors.
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Upcoming Lunch and Learn Presentations and Zoning Code Updates
The Bureau of Development Services is hosting a series of three Lunch and Learn presentations about changes to the Portland Zoning Code adopted to implement the 2035 Comprehensive Plan.
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Changes at the Bureau of Environmental Services
BES is aiming to improve permitting turnaround times through a reorganization that took place on Feb. 1, 2018.
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Online Appeals Payment Portal
Effective March 1, 2018 – The Bureau of Development Services is announcing a new online payment portal for building code appeals, in an effort to be more helpful to customers who qualify for an appeal.
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Lunch & Learn: PBOT Traffic Manual — What's New?
Are you planning on closing any portion of the public street or sidewalk to construct, store or work in the City of Portland? Need to know how to properly close and set up traffic control? Our next Lunch & Learn will be at noon on Feb. 14, 2018 at the CH2M Center’s Lincoln Conference Room.
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State approves Portland's 2035 Comprehensive Plan
The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) issued an order approving Portland’s 2035 Comprehensive Plan and responding to objections raised against the new plan and associated implementation measures.
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31st Annual Neighborhood Fix-It Fair - Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018
Stop by our table to talk with BDS experts about a house project or for answers to any building-related questions.
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New State Building Codes
The State of Oregon’s Building Codes Division (BCD) released new editions of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code, Oregon Electrical Specialty Code and the Oregon Plumbing Code. Any permits issued in 2018 must meet the new code requirements, which took effect on Jan. 1, 2018.
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