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Development Services resumes collection of intake fees on small project permits

The COVID-era practice of delaying payment of intake fees until the issuance of a permit is ending.

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Design, Historic Landmarks commissions highlight exceptional projects and successes in annual reports

Innovative designs and notable achievements in historic preservation were highlighted in State of the City presentations to the City Council on March 13.

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Learn more about recent policy changes to promote new housing

With the recent adoption of the Housing Regulatory Relief and Inclusionary Housing Calibration projects, changes were made to the City of Portland’s Zoning Code and MULTE code to support the construction of needed housing units. These changes may affect development projects currently underway.

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New residential codes took effect Oct. 1, 2023

Learn more about phase-in periods and deadlines for submitting permit requests under previous code editions.

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Reverse pay dirt: Avoid erosion control fines

Learn how you can ensure your ground-disturbing construction project complies with erosion control requirements and avoids penalties.

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Online tool now available for property owners and tenants to report damage from recent storms

The self-assessment tool supports efforts to understand the scope of property damage citywide and pursue state and federal disaster assistance.

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Repairing property damage from January 2024 storms

Recent snow and ice storms caused damage to many structures throughout Portland. Here is information to help speed up the permitting process for these repairs.

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Damage and safety assessments following recent storms are underway by Development Services inspectors

These assessments will help the City access resources for recovery efforts throughout our community. It will also help the bureau understand the scope of damage.

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Rebecca Esau offers insights, advice as retirement nears

The outgoing director of the Bureau of Development Services offers her perspectives on the achievements of, and opportunities for, Portland’s permitting and zoning review processes.

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Improvements made to online permitting portal, Development Hub PDX

Upgrades are now available: It’s easier than ever to provide necessary information as well as get construction and trade (electrical, mechanical and plumbing) permits on their way to approval.

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No administrative appeals to be considered during weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas 2023

This affects building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing code appeals.

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Three local design and historic review experts share insights at prominent national conference

The sold-out National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) annual conference, held in Portland Oct. 11 to 15, featured sessions highlighting innovative building designs and successes in cultural preservation.

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City of Portland’s DevHub Permitting Portal is Getting Refreshed

Updated graphics, expandable menus and other features will be rolled out later this fall.

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Rebecca Esau announces retirement

After six and a half years as director of the Bureau of Development Services, and nearly 30 years of service to the City of Portland, Esau leaves in December with a record of accomplishment.

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New measures provide faster inspections to address erosion and sediment issues on construction sites

Changes are coming to reduce erosion control inspection wait times, and deliver timely enforcement, to ensure soils and sediment remain on-site.

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Resources are available to help set up child care businesses in Portland

Navigating all of the requirements to establish a child care business can be daunting. The City of Portland provides information to understand the building permit and land use review processes involved.

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Follow these requirements to submit a permit application under fees in effect before July 1, 2023

Fees for building permit applications will change. Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees.

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Bureau of Development Services fee changes, effective July 1, 2023

Learn more about the new fees.

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No administrative appeals to be considered on Wednesday, July 5

There will not be a weekly Administrative Appeals Board meeting held during the week of July 3, 2023.

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