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32nd Annual Neighborhood Fix-It Fair

Development Services will be an exhibitor at the upcoming Fix-It Fair on Nov. 23, 2019.

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ProjectDox Version Update Occurring Friday, November 8, 2019

The Electronic Plan Review system (ProjectDox) will be unavailable starting at noon on November 8, 2019 for a version update. ProjectDox should be fully functional on Monday, November 11, 2019.

Updated Public notice


City Council passes URM Placarding Ordinance

On October 10, 2018, City Council passed an ordinance that requires owners of unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings to place placards on their buildings.

Updated Newsletter


New Deadline on Building Code Appeal Applications

Effective Thursday, November 7, 2019 the deadline for submitting a building code appeal changes from Monday to Thursday. The City must be in receipt of a building code appeal application no later than 9 a.m. on Thursday for an appeal request to be reviewed by the board the following Wednesday.

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Notice of New Portland Transportation Administrative Rule TRN 1.28 Curb Extensions for Buildings and Planning Actions

Transportation is seeking to adopt a new administrative rule. TRN 1.28 Curb Extensions for Buildings and Planning Actions clarifies under what conditions curb extensions will be required in relation to corner reconstruction.

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Neighborhood Contact Code Project

The intent of the Neighborhood Contact requirement is to provide an informal sharing opportunity between the applicant or representative of a development proposal and the people who live, work and pass by the site on a regular basis - to better allow neighbors to give constructive feedback.

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Bureau of Environmental Services Update: Changes to Stormwater Management and Sewer and Drainage Manuals

Read news from the Bureau of Environmental Services about the Stormwater Management and Sewer and Drainage Facilities Design Manuals.

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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Updates

Read news from BPS about the Residential Infill Project, HB2001 & SB534, the proposed amendment to increase deconstruction projects, the connected communities along division transit report, and the review of ezones in North Portland.

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Portland Parks & Recreation/Urban Forestry Update

On October 1, 2019, Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry will implement an updated set of the Approved Street Tree Planting Lists.

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Rainy Season Construction Site and Erosion Control Measures

During the rainy season, between October 1 and April 30, ground-disturbing construction work requires an elevated level of attention. Wet weather site and erosion control measures are necessary throughout the City.

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New Program from BDS: Remote Video Re-inspections (RVR)

The Remote Inspection Program provides an alternative to on-site inspection for situations requiring minor corrections.

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News for Property Line Adjustment Applicants

News for Property Line Adjustment Applicants Effective immediately, there are changes to the process for Property Line Adjustments (PLAs) for new applications or submitted applications that have not already received a checksheet.

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Electronic Plan Review Available for All Process Managed Permits

Development Services rolled out PDX ePlans (electronic plan review) as an option for all Process Managed projects as of January 2019.

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Try Our New Online Permitting Tool

Our new online permitting tool is now available to customers! Development Hub will fully replace our old permitting system by August 1, 2019.

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Coming Soon: A More Efficient Plan Review Process

Over the next year, the City is phasing in a new more efficient plan review process for all types of building permits. This new process will establish dedicated windows of uninterrupted time for City staff to perform plan review.

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Encouraging Inclusive Design for All

Harper’s Playground: a non-profit organization dedicated to designing and building inclusive playgrounds in Portland and beyond.

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Finding a Solution: Updates to Development Services' Path of Escalation

Feeling stuck? Need help getting answers about requirements for your project? As you may or may not know, there are many different regulations, requirements, policies or processes that can conflict depending on the type and complexity of a development project. Get help.

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Development Services Fee Update

The Bureau of Development Services collects fees to fund service provisions, including inspections, plan review, permit issuance, land use review, enforcement, and other bureau functions. This page reflects 2019 changes.

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Inspections Scheduling System Updated to Include Details on Erosion Control Inspection Requirements

Development Services is updating the interactive voice response (IVR) Inspection Request system message to include important details on Erosion Control Inspections (IVR Inspection #200), effective today.

Updated Public notice


Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Updates

Read news from BPS about building design, ezones in SW Portland, faith and community organizations, and the Residential Infill Project.

Updated Newsletter